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Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA)

A federal law that protects the voting rights of members of the U.S. uniformed services and U.S. citizens residing overseas.

Absentee Ballot

A ballot submitted by mail or in person by a voter who is unable or unwilling to attend the designated polling place on Election Day.

Overseas Voter

A U.S. citizen who is qualified to vote but resides outside the United States.

Absent Uniformed Services Voter

A member of the U.S. Armed Forces, Merchant Marine, or uniformed services, and their eligible family members, who are absent from their voting residence due to service.

Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot

A backup ballot that allows uniformed service members and overseas citizens to vote in federal elections if they do not receive their regular absentee ballot in time.

Verifiable mailing address

An address that can be confirmed by official records or other reliable means to establish a residential connection.