Voting in the 2018 U.S. House and Senate Elections
Your Vote Counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for House and Senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot ... Read More»
US Citizens Voting in 2018 Elections
VOTING IN 2018 U.S. ELECTIONS Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election ... Read More»
The 2016 U.S. Election is just a few days away!
The 2016 U.S. Election is just a few days away. This is a reminder that the U.S. Embassy is NOT a polling place; do not come to the U.S. Embassy on Election Day (November 8) to cast your vote. If you are still looking to vote in this year’s election, it may not be too ... Read More»
Will there be a polling station at the U.S. Embassy on Election Day?
No. The only way to vote from overseas is by absentee ballot. Staff at the U.S. Embassy in London are here to answer your questions about voting from abroad, but it is not possible to vote in-person at the Embassy. Read More»
What if I have not received my absentee ballot by mid-October?
If you don’t receive your absentee ballot by mid-October, you may wish to instead submit a Federal Write-In Ballot (or “FWAB”), which can be printed from the FVAP website. If you submit a FWAB and then receive your state ballot, go ahead and submit the state ballot as well, and if local officials receive both, ... Read More»
When should I request and submit my absentee ballot?
Each state has its own deadlines for registering to vote, requesting absentee ballots, and sending completed absentee ballots, both for the primary and general election. Using the FVAP state-by-state guidance, you can find your state’s deadlines and the necessary forms for registering to vote and requesting an absentee ballot. We recommend submitting your request and ... Read More»
If I requested an absentee ballot for my state primary, will I automatically receive one for the general election?
That is sometimes the case, but to be safe you may wish contact your local election authority to confirm their policy. Read More»
How do I submit my registration, ballot request, and absentee ballot?
All states will accept these documents by mail; Royal Mail offers convenient, affordable mailing options to the United States with 5-7 day delivery times. You may also drop off any of these items at the U.S. Embassy in London in a completed, postage-paid envelope (available under “Downloadable Election Materials” on the FVAP homepage). You can ... Read More»
Can I vote in the 2016 U.S. federal elections and in which state should I register to vote?
Most Americans living abroad should be able to vote in U.S. federal elections in 2016. Voting is coordinated through state authorities, so overseas voters need a connection of some kind with a U.S. state in order to vote. To vote from overseas you will have to register to vote, request an absentee ballot, and submit ... Read More»
Last Call for Voting in the U.S. Election!
With Election Day on November 8, time is running short to request an absentee ballot if you have not already done so. It can take a while for your request to reach local election officials in the United States and for them to process your request, so don’t wait until the last minute. Please refer ... Read More»
If I request an absentee ballot for my state primary, will I automatically receive one for the general election?
That is sometimes the case, but to be safe you may wish contact your local election authority to confirm their policy. Please visit www.FVAP.gov for further information. Read More»
How do I submit my registration, ballot request, and absentee ballot?
All states will accept these documents by mail; Royal Mail offers convenient, affordable mailing options to the United States with 5-7 day delivery times. You may also drop off any of these items at the U.S. Embassy in London in a completed, postage-paid envelope (available under “Downloadable Election Materials” on the FVAP homepage). Some states ... Read More»
When should I request and submit my absentee ballot?
Each state has its own deadlines for registering to vote, requesting absentee ballots, and sending completed absentee ballots, both for the primary and general election. Using the FVAP state-by-state guidance, you can find your state’s deadlines and the necessary forms for registering to vote and requesting an absentee ballot. Read More»
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