If you are unable to physically vote at your polling place, you may vote by Absentee Ballot.
CONDITION UPON THE RIGHT TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT
The conduct of business or necessary travel;
Illness or physical disability;
Service in the Armed Forces or Merchant Marine of the U.S.
Employment with the Government;
Attendance at an institution of learning;
Employment in the Service of the United States or any federal agency;
Accompanying a spouse engaged in any of the above activities
ABSENTEE APPLICATION DEADLINE
To vote in the Primary Election, applications must be received by July 29. 2026 (However,
preferably before the deadline in order for your ballot to be received on time).
To vote in the General Election, applications must be received by October 31, 2026. (However,
preferably before the deadline in order for you ballot to be received on time).
*NOTE* For voter registration purposes, the Commission must receive your application by Thursday
July 17, 2026 for the Primary Election and Tuesday, October 19, 2026 for the General Election.
OFF-ISLAND VOTER
Off-island absentee voters may choose to receive their absentee ballot via air mail, facsimile, or
email.
*NOTE* If the applicant does not indicate how they prefer to receive their absentee ballot, the
GEC will transmit their absentee ballot via air mail.
To vote in the General Election, the applicant must fill out an Absentee Application and attach a map to his/her residence.
2026 General Election
Early In-Office voting will be held at the Westin Resort (Mezzanine Level)
Tuesday – Saturday 10:00AM to 6:00PM from October 8th to October 28th
HOSPITALIZED VOTER
If you are hospitalized on Election Day, you may request to vote by Absentee Ballot. Contact the
Commission’s office at 477-9791/2/3 as early as possible.