Did an unexpected emergency disrupt your plans to vote at the last minute? You might be able to apply for an emergency absentee ballot.
You can get an emergency absentee ballot if you meet one of these requirements:
The emergency must have happened at a time which made it impossible for you to apply for a regular absent voter ballot.
Normally you would need to request an absentee ballot before the deadline. That deadline is 2:00 pm the Saturday before the election.
You'll still need to make sure you apply for an emergency ballot before 4:00 pm on Election Day. You must return your ballot to the address listed in the Contact Us section of this page by 8:00 pm on Election Day.
Print and fill out the PDF application.
Download the Application in English(PDF, 145KB)
Mail or drop off your completed application to the address listed in the Contact Us section of this page.
We'll send the ballot to the address you provide on your application.
When you have completed your ballot, return it to us. Make sure you do this as soon as possible so we get your ballot in time.
You have three options for returning your ballot:
The emergency must have happened at a time which made it impossible for you to apply for aregular absent voter ballot.
We don't yet accept online applications for emergency absentee ballots. You'll need to apply using the paper form process. Use the tabs above for detailed instructions.
If you have any questions about this process, we're happy to help! You'll find our information in the Contact Us section of this page.
We're open Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern Time. Keep in mind that our office closes on major holidays. Another note: we don't take these calls on Election Days.
There's not yet a way to apply for your ballot over the phone. We're happy to answer your questions, but you'll need to use the paper application to apply. Use the tabs near the top of this page for more details on how to apply with a paper form.
You'll find our address in the Contact Us section of this page. We'll get you an application to fill out during your visit. We'll also answer any questions you have about the process.