Arlington County Republican Committee Mark Kelly, Chairman

Absentee voting

If you are unable to vote in person at your polling place on Election Day, you may vote by absentee ballot.

Absentee voting is available for all public elections: general elections (every November), primary elections and special elections (when called). Absentee voting does not apply to party-run events, such as County Committee meetings, party canvasses, district conventions and state conventions.

Who is eligible

In order to vote absentee, a voter must meet one of the allowable criteria. (Virginia does not allow unrestricted "early voting".) Reasons for voting absentee include:
  • illness or physical disability
  • absence from the County (for school, military duty, business, vacation)
  • work schedule
  • religious conflicts
  • caretaker obligations
See complete list of eligibility criteria from Arlington County and the State Board of Elections.

How to vote absentee

A voter must apply to vote absentee. Ballots may be cast in either of the following ways:
  • By mail: Each step of the absentee voting process (application, ballot) is handled by mail. Requires adequate time for mail delivery. Read more about voting absentee by mail.
  • In person: All steps are handled in one visit to the County Office Building. Read more about voting absentee in person.

Questions on voting absentee?
If you'd like more information about procedures, or assistance in obtaining your ballot, please contact the Arlington GOP at 703-685-2488 or .