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Voting in U.S. Election

Most U.S. citizens who reside abroad are eligible to vote in U.S. elections. Eligibility depends upon the laws and regulations of your legal state of residence. The absentee voting process is designed to permit U.S. citizens who will be away from their local polling places on election day to vote by mail. As such, this process entails that the absentee voter requests a ballot at least 60 days before the scheduled election date.

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is a postage-free postcard printed and distributed by the federal government for absentee voters. The FPCA also enables U.S. citizens to register and apply for an absentee ballot at the same time. However, the extent and manner of the use of the FPCA is regulated by state law, and to a lesser extent, local procedures. For further assistance there is a toll free number 900.961.668 that can be called from Spain provided by the Federal Voting Assistance Program. Their website: www.fvap.gov, and their e-mail: vote@fvap.ncr.gov.