Your vote and your voice matter in ALL Texas 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!
Texans 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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TX voters should PRINT and SIGN their FPCA if possible!
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Read our detailed Voting Guide for more information
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Check for your March 5th TX Primary ballot starting Saturday, January 27th - be sure to look in your spam folder
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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 to walk you through the process
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Track your ballot HERE or contact your County Clerk 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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Make a difference in these critical 2024 elections -
volunteer with the Texans Abroad State Team!
Click on the button above and then the page's JOIN button
Find our upcoming planning meetings and events HERE
Email [email protected] with any questions
On this page:
Why YOUR Vote from Abroad Matters in the 2024 Texas Elections
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What’s on the Ballot this Year?
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Texas Candidate Information Page
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Critical Issues at Stake
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Dems Abroad Global Presidential Primary (GPP)
TX Overseas Voting Information
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Ballot Request/Registration Information
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What Elections Will Be on My Ballot?
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Ballot Return Instructions
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Dates and Deadlines for 2024 Elections in Texas
TEXANS ABROAD – YOUR VOTE IS CRUCIAL!
What’s on the Ballot this Year?
Texas will hold 2024 elections for:
For detailed Texas Candidate Information, click here. (Coming Soon)
Critical Issues at Stake
This year’s elections will shape the future of Texas and the United States as the winners determine the course for:
Climate change Reproductive rights (which have been under attack in Texas) 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!
Texas Election Dates:
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Democrats Abroad Global Presidential Primary (GPP)
Democrats Abroad is conducting a Global Presidential Primary for voters living abroad. There will be in-person Voting Centers the globe the week of Super Tuesday (March 5 - 12) as well as the opportunity to vote by mail. Check our 2024 Global Presidential Primary Voting Centers page for more information.
- Important: You can vote ONLY ONCE for U.S. PRESIDENT – either in the GPP (which we hope you will!) OR in the Texas Primary.
- If you vote for President in the GPP, you should still vote in all of the other Primary races on your TX ballot! Just leave the box for the U.S. President blank on your TX ballot.
Want to join Texans Abroad and help your fellow Texans have their voices heard?
TX 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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Texas requires a ‘wet’ INK signature on the application.
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EMAIL the image/scan of your FPCA to your County Clerk so you can get your ballot without delay! |
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Please DO NOT use the regular TX absentee voter registration - your voting rights are protected by Federal law, but only if you fill out the FPCA!
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Do you know other Texans living abroad?
Let them know the process to vote by sharing this page!
What Elections Will Be on My Ballot?
★ INTENT TO RETURN: Texas voters living abroad must indicate on the FPCA form whether or not they “intend to return” to TX.
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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 Resided” in Texas, please contact us for more information.
Ballot Return Instructions
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You must RETURN your ballot by POSTAL MAIL It must be postmarked by Election Day and arrive no later than the sixth day after the election (Monday). |
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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 TX voting address. |
Click here for detailed Ballot Return Instructions
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.
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- 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.
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Need help? Contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]
Dates and Deadlines for 2024 Elections in Texas
Texas Primary Election - Tuesday, March 5th
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January 1st: |
First day to request ballots for the whole calendar year! |
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January 27th:
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Primary Election Ballot Day - Ballots must be sent out by this date to those who have requested in 2024
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February 14: |
FULL ballot Registration Deadline (20 days)
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February 23:
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FEDERAL ballot Registration Deadline (11 days)
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March 5: |
Election Day
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March 11: |
Ballot Return Deadline |
Texas General Election - Tuesday, November 5th
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September 21st:
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General Election Ballot Day - Ballots must be sent out by this date to those who have requested in 2024
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October 16th: Wednesday |
FULL ballot Registration Deadline |
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October 25th:
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FEDERAL ballot Registration Deadline
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November 5th: Tuesday |
Election Day
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November 12th: Tuesday |
Ballot Return Deadline |
Special Deadline: Active Duty Military and Family Members in hostile fire pay or imminent danger pay or combat zones may return their ballots by fax. If sent by fax, your ballot must be received by the day of the Election at 7:00 PM U.S. Central time. Find information on faxing HERE.