Absentee voting by mail

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If you are eligible to vote absentee (see reasons), you may cast your absentee ballot by mail. This option requires several steps, so it's a good idea to get started early. (For a faster method, consider voting absentee in person.)

Step #1. Request an official absentee ballot application by calling the City Elections Office (703-838-4050) or by email (). Or you may download and print the form (PDF file, ~80 kb).

In the military or overseas?
If you're away from Alexandria because of active duty military status, or if you currently reside outside the U.S., you should use the Federal post card application to request your absentee ballot. Read more about military and overseas voting.

Step #2 Complete and sign the application, then submit it to the City Elections Office:

by U.S. mail (132 N. Royal St., Alexandria, VA 22314)
by fax (703-838-6449)
in person (132 N. Royal St., Old Town)

Please note that the absentee ballot application MUST be signed, and it MUST be received by the City no later than the Tuesday before Election Day.

Absentee ballot application deadlines for 2008
• For the February Presidential primary: By Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 5 pm.
• For the June Congressional primary: By Tuesday, June 3, at 5 pm.
• For the November general election: By Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 5 pm.

Step #3 The City will then mail an absentee ballot to you at the address specified on your request form.

Step #4 Follow the instructions in the absentee ballot package, mark your ballot, and submit it in the envelope provided. You MUST submit the absentee ballot either by U.S. mail or in person -- not by fax or email.

To guard against mail delays, you should submit your request form as early as possible, and also return your absentee ballot as early as possible -- well before Election Day.

More information on absentee voting is available from the Alexandria City Elections Office and the Virginia State Board of Elections.

Questions on voting absentee?
If you'd like more information about procedures, or assistance in obtaining your ballot, please contact the Alexandria GOP at 703-823-1801 or .

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This page last updated:
04.29.2008