Elections

Military and Overseas Voters (UOCAVA)

The UOCAVA law helps U.S. military members and citizens living in other countries vote by mail in federal elections. It also lets them use a special form called the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) for federal elections.

 

✅ Who Can Vote This Way?

You can vote as a UOCAVA voter in Kentucky if:

• You are in the U.S. military or Merchant Marines (active duty, reserve, or National Guard on active duty), or you’re a family member of someone who is.
• You are a Kentucky citizen living in another country.
• You live overseas and:
  • Used to live and vote in Kentucky before moving.
  • Would have been old enough to vote in Kentucky before you moved.
  • Were born outside the U.S., and:
    • Your parent or legal guardian was last registered to vote in Kentucky.
    • You haven’t registered to vote in any other U.S. state.

 

📝 How to Register to Vote

If you’re in the military or live overseas, you must register to vote first.

• Fill out a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to register.
• Your County Clerk must receive your FPCA before the voter registration deadline.
• Check the voter registration deadlines on our Homepage.

 

📬 How to Get a Ballot

If you’re already registered:

• Use the FPCA form to ask for a mail-in ballot.
• Your County Clerk must get your request at least 7 days before the election.

 

🛠️ Need Help?

The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) helps military and overseas voters.

• 🌐 Website: www.fvap.gov
• 📞 Phone: 800-438-VOTE (8683)
• 📧 Email: vote@fvap.gov

 

📝 How to Submit a Completed FPCA Ballot

• Emailed to Voters@fayettecountyclerk.com
• Mailed to:
  Fayette County Clerk
  162 E Main St. Room 202
  Lexington, KY, 40507