Active-duty military
& overseas voting

If you're an eligible Arlington voter currently absent from the county due to active-duty military service or living outside the U.S., then your voting rights are covered by the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP).

You should use the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to request your absentee ballot from Arlington County. And if you're not already registered to vote, you can do that using the same form.

FVAP provides detailed guidance on these topics:

• instructions for Virginia voters;
• the FCPA form and instructions;
• frequently asked questions;
• determining residence for voting purposes; and
• sending ballot by fax or email to save time.

More information for military and overseas voters participating in Virginia elections is available online from Arlington County and the State Board of Elections.