Can Americans living abroad vote in federal, state and local elections?
A. In principle, yes. However, some states may impose state tax liability on those who vote in state and local elections. No state tax liability can be imposed for voting in federal elections. Q. “Federal elections” include which offices? A. President, Vice-President, US Senators and members of the US House of Representatives. While members of Congress represent individual states, they hold a federal office. Q. How does one obtain an absentee ballot? A. By requesting the ballot by mail from the competent local election official, using the Registration and Absentee Ballot Request Federal Post Card Application (known as the FPCA form). The FPCA is available at all US embassies and consulates, via military voting assistance officers, through Democrats or Republicans Abroad, or from American organizations abroad, such as ACA. Q. I’ve been away for so long. Where do I register?” A. Federal law (the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act) allows citizens overseas to vote in the
