Your vote and your voice matter in ALL New York elections, especially in this critical 2024 Presidential election year. U.S. citizens residing abroad have the right to vote. Please follow the tips below to make the process go smoothly, and remember: we’re here to help if you need it!
New Yorkers Abroad - Please Take Action to Vote!
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Send in your Ballot Request (FPCA = Federal Post Card Application) now using www.VoteFromAbroad.ORG
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Check the box to ask to receive your ballot by email
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NY voters should PRINT and SIGN their FPCA and then return it with your ballot!
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Ballots arrive starting 45 days prior to each election - be sure to look in your spam folder
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Check for your June 25th NY Primary ballot starting Saturday, May 11st
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Check for your November 5th NY General ballot starting Saturday, September 21st
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Send your ballot back by Postal Mail (or Courier) ASAP to meet the deadlines (See below)
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Use our Ballot Return Guide - See the slides on our landing page
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Track your ballot HERE to ensure your ballot was received and counted
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Need Voting Help?
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Email [email protected] or click on the chat button in the bottom right corner.
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NY Overseas Voting Information
NEW YORKERS ABROAD – YOUR VOTE IS CRUCIAL!
What’s on the Ballot this Year?
New York will hold 2024 elections for:
- U.S. President, U.S. Senate & U.S. House of Representatives
- NY State House and State Senate
- NY State Supreme Court and Board of Education
Use the Blue Voter Guide or Activote to help with your candidate selections.
Critical Districts at Stake
- Election year 2022 saw NY lose important seats in the House of Representatives, and as a result, we lost the majority in the House. Election year 2024 is our chance to win those seats back!
Critical Issues at Stake
This year’s elections will shape the future of New York and the United States as the winners determine the course for:
Climate change Reproductive rights LGBTQ+ rights & marriage equality Education Healthcare Immigration Overseas voting rights & procedures Student loan repayment Taxation and so many other issues that affect us, no matter where we are in the world!
NY Voting Information
Read through the following information carefully to help you navigate the process of voting from abroad. If you need assistance, please write to [email protected] or [email protected].
Ballot Request/Registration Information
★ BALLOT REQUEST: You must request your ballots EVERY calendar year in which you wish to vote using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), even if you are already registered. Do this today at Vote from Abroad!
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Send in your FPCA early in the year to avoid missing deadlines (see below)!
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Request to have your ballot sent to you via email to avoid postal delays.
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Important tips to ensure your ballot request is accepted
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Please DO NOT use the regular NY absentee voter registration - your voting rights are protected by Federal law, but only if you fill out the FPCA! |
Do you know other New Yorkers living abroad?
Let them know the process to vote by sharing this page!
What Elections Will Be on My Ballot?
★ INTENT TO RETURN: NY voters living abroad must indicate on the FPCA form whether or not they “intend to return” to NY.
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You will only be sent a FULL ballot (including State and Local elections) if you select that you “Intend to return” - this could be at any point in the future and does not require a set date. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions!
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If you select that your “Return is uncertain,” then your ballot will include Federal races only - also crucial this year!
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If you have “Never lived” in New York, then your ballot will include Federal races only
Ballot Return Instructions
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You must RETURN your ballot by POSTAL MAIL and ensure it is postmarked by Election Day.
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Late arrival is the #1 reason ballots are not counted, so mail yours back right away! |
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Be sure to sign where instructed before mailing back your ballot!
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You can also use the diplomatic pouch (please check return times first) or a private courier service (such as UPS or DHL) to send back ballots. Family members can share a courier envelope if they have the same NY voting address. |
Click here for detailed Ballot Return Instructions (Coming Soon)
Confirm your Ballot was Received and Counted!
Track Your Ballot to ensure it arrived and is counted!
- You can check your ballot status HERE (website may not be up to date)
- Or, you can email or call your local election office directly. You can find the contact information HERE.
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You may need to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to connect to this website from outside the US. For more information about how to use a VPN, please click here.
- If you are unable to access your state’s voting website due to geo-blocking, please write to [email protected] with the date/time/website you were attempting to access, including screenshots if possible.
Need help? Contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]
Dates and Deadlines for 2024 Elections in New York
New York General Election - Tuesday, November 5th
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September 21st:
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General Election Ballot Day - Election offices must send out ballots by this date to those who have requested in 2024
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October 26: Wednesday |
Registration deadline |
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October 29: Saturday |
Ballot request deadline |
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November 5: Tuesday |
Election Day
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November 18: Tuesday |
Ballot Return Deadline |