Friendly reminder for U.S. citizens living in South Korea: Even if you are already registered to vote, you must submit your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) every single calendar year to request your ballot!

You can easily register to vote and request your overseas ballot all in one place by visiting VoteFromAbroad.org.

Be sure to check your home state's registration cutoff dates and FPCA submission guidelines for the 2026 elections below.

📅 Voter Registration Cutoff Dates by State

• October 4, 2026: Alaska, Rhode Island
• October 5, 2026: Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas
• October 6, 2026: Illinois, Nevada, New Mexico
• October 7, 2026: Missouri
• October 9, 2026: North Carolina, Oklahoma
• October 10, 2026: Delaware
• October 13, 2026: District of Columbia, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, West Virginia
• October 14, 2026: Wisconsin
• October 16, 2026: Connecticut, Nebraska
• October 19, 2026: Alabama, California, Iowa, Michigan, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Wyoming
• October 23, 2026: Idaho, Utah, Virginia
• October 24, 2026: Massachusetts, New York
• October 26, 2026: Hawaii, Washington
• November 2, 2026: Colorado, Vermont
• Special Cases:
• New Hampshire: Deadline varies by town (between October 21 and October 28).
• North Dakota: No formal registration deadline, but voter ID is required and ballot requests should be submitted early.

📨 FPCA Submission Rules (Email / Fax / Mail)

Most states allow overseas voters to submit the FPCA by email, fax, or mail, but there are important exceptions to be aware of:

• Mail Only: Florida, Idaho, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
• Mail or Fax Only (No Email): California.
• Mail or State Online System Only: Maryland.
• Mailed Follow-up Required:
• New York: Accepts email or fax, but a hard copy must follow by mail.
• Texas: Accepts email cleanly; however, a faxed FPCA requires a mailed follow-up within 4 business days.

💡 Tips for Voting from Overseas

• Fill out and submit your FPCA today at VoteFromAbroad.org to ensure you receive your absentee ballot on time.

• Pay close attention to whether your state requires receipt by the deadline date or a postmark date.