3.3 Million Overseas Americans Eligible for 2026 Midterms

Approximately 3.3 million American citizens living overseas are eligible to vote in the 2026 midterm elections. The Federal Voting Assistance Program serves as the primary federal interface, providing essential information on absentee registration and deadlines to ensure these citizens can participate in the democratic process.

Under federal law, states must allow overseas voters to request and receive blank ballots electronically through email, downloads, or portals via the Federal Post Card Application. However, the process for returning completed ballots remains fragmented, as some states permit electronic submission while others require physical mail. Voters must follow the specific rules of their voting state, which is defined as the last place they resided in the United States before moving abroad.

While all eligible overseas citizens can vote in federal races for the U.S. House and Senate, their ability to vote for state and local offices depends on individual state regulations and the voter's stated intent to return to the United States.