Military and Overseas Voters
The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) establishes provisions for absent uniformed service members and U.S. citizens residing outside the country to register and vote.
Who are UOCAVA Voters?
- Military members of the United States Uniformed Services
- Spouses and dependents of military members
- U.S. citizens living overseas temporarily or indefinitely
UOCAVA voters are U.S. Citizens who reside outside the U.S. (i.e., overseas). They are eligible to receive a ballot from the state/county in which they last resided immediately prior to moving overseas. UOCAVA voters who were born outside of the U.S. are eligible to receive a ballot from the state/county where their parents last resided prior to moving overseas.
UOCAVA voters may register to vote and request an absentee ballot by completing a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The completed FPCA must be received by the County Elections Division by:
Primary Election: July 31, 2024
General Election: October 28, 2024
UOCAVA voters already registered may request for an absentee ballot by completing a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) and submitting it to County Elections Division no later than seven (7) days prior to the election. UOCAVA voters will need to submit an FPCA request for an absentee ballot each election year.
Primary Election: August 3, 2024
General Election: October 29, 2024
Ballots will be sent out forty-five (45) days prior to the election pursuant to federal law. UOCAVA voters may request to receive their ballot by mail, email, or fax. Voted ballots must be received by the County Elections Division by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.
Primary Election: August 10, 2024
General Election: November 5, 2024
You may track the status of your ballot by contacting your County Elections Division.
Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot
If you have not received your absentee ballot, you may vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). The FWAB is a back-up ballot for military personnel and overseas citizens who have submitted a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) and have not received their absentee ballot.
- To obtain a Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB), visit the following link: https://www.fvap.gov/eo/overview/materials/forms.
- To find your candidates and/or ballot questions, view your sample ballot at the following link: https://elections.hawaii.gov/2024-ballot-proofs/.
- Contact your County Elections Division for assistance with determining your district/precinct.
Federal Voting Assistance Program
The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) is a voting assistance program for service members and their families and overseas citizens.
Federal Voting Assistance Program
Phone: 800-438-VOTE (8683)
Email: [email protected]
www.fvap.gov
Military members and their family members may contact their Unit Voting Assistance Officer for additional information about voting:
| Branch of Service | Phone Number | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force Hickam AFB | (808) 474-5051 | [email protected] |
| Army Schofield Barracks | (808) 787-1452 | [email protected] |
| Coast Guard Base Honolulu | (808) 842-2600 | |
| Marine Corps MCB Hawaii | (808) 496-8866 (315) 457-8866 DSN | [email protected] |
| Navy JB Pearl Harbor Hickam PMRF Barking Sands | (808) 253-9282 (808) 335-4732 | [email protected] [email protected] |
Last Updated on September 10, 2024