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Absentee voting is available and no excuse is required. We recommend that you apply for your ballot no later than 17 days before the election to allow enough time to process your application for the general election. The last day to request an absentee ballot is 1 day before the election. You can return your absentee ballot request form through the mail, in person or through email. Absentee ballots must be returned by the county clerk's office no later than 7pm on Election Day. You can sing up to track your absentee ballot on your Secretary of State website.  Absentee ballots begin being counted on Election Day. Contact your local election official for more information.

Those who requested an absentee ballot but end up voting in person: Voters must surrender their absentee ballots before receiving a regular ballot, otherwise they must vote by a provisional ballot. Do not mail a ballot and vote in person. For specifics, you can find your local county clerk contact info here.

No excuse is required for a registered voter to vote by absentee ballot. To vote absentee by mail you must apply for a ballot with your county clerk or you can fill out absentee ballot request form here.

You may apply for an absentee ballot at anytime during the calendar year in which the election is held, but not on the day of the election. We recommend that you apply for your ballot no later than 17 days before the election to allow enough time to process your application for the general election. However, for specific dates you should contact your county clerk.

Absentee ballots must be returned by the county clerk's office no later than 7pm on Election Day. Ballots can be returned in person or by mail.

You can vote absentee in person in the office of the county clerk or by mail 45 days before an election.

Overseas citizens and U.S. military personnel can find information on how to register to vote and request an absentee ballot at the Overseas Vote Foundation.

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