Make a plan to vote TODAY

November 5 may seem far away but if you vote from Mexico you should plan TODAY. Even if you are registered to vote you must request an absentee ballot if you plan to vote from Mexico this year. Taking action immediately is critical if you vote in one of the 22 states that require you to mail your ballot. See map below. Ballot will arrive by email around Sept. 21.

Critical dates for the Nov. 5 US Presidential, Congressional and State Elections.

TODAY

State: NY, AR

Action: Request Absentee Ballot

Note: Voters in New York and Arkansas must mail their absentee ballot request (FPCA) AND their completed ballot

How: Go to fvap.gov to request your ballot, then, hand deliver FPCA to ABS or the US Embassy (see below)

TODAY

State: All states

Action: Make a plan to vote

Note: Election deadlines — registering to vote, requesting an absentee ballot, and casting a ballot — are different in every state. Take ten minutes today to make sure you know the rules in your state.

How: Go to fvap.gov and enter your state. You should also check your registration status with your state election office. Find your state office here https://www.fvap.gov/links.

ASAP

State: AL

Action: Request Absentee Ballot

Note: Alabama voters must mail the ballot request (FPCA) but can vote electronically

How: Go to fvap.gov, hand deliver FPCA to ABS or the US Embassy (see below)

ASAP

State: CA, FL, ID, SD, WI

Action: Register to vote for the first time

Note: If you are registering to vote for the first time in these five states, you must mail your registration form (FPCA).

How: Go to fvap.gov, hand deliver FPCA to ABS or the US Embassy (see below)

SEPTEMBER 21

State: All states

Action: Look for your ballot in your email inbox

Note: Voters in these states are required to mail their ballots. They should complete and return the ballot by Oct 1: AR, CT, GA, IA, ID, IL, KY, MD, MI, MO, MN, NH, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WY

How: If you are in a state that requires a mailed ballot hand deliver your ballot to the ABS or the Embassy by Oct 5 (see note below).

EARLY OCTOBER

The deadline to register to vote in some states arrives in early October. Check fvap.gov for the exact date in your state.

DELIVERING YOUR FPCA OR BALLOT TO ABS OR THE EMBASSY FOR MAILING

If you do not have a printer, you can visit our office at Montes Escandinavos 405, Colonia Lomas de Chapultepec. We have the election forms, including the Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot, and can help you complete them.

If your state permits we urge you to use electronic means to register to vote, request you absentee ballot, and cast your ballot.

To mail your FPCA and your ballot deliver to:

American Benevolent Society

Montes Escandinavos 405

Lomas Virreyes, Lomas de Chapultepec

11000, Miguel Hidalgo, CDMX

We will deliver your materials to the embassy

POSTAGE IS NOT REQUIRED

Or deliver your election materials yourself to:

U.S. Embassy Mexico City 

Av. Paseo de la Reforma 305

Col. Cuauhtémoc, 06500 CDMX

There is a drop box at the guard house on Reforma

POSTAGE IS REQUIRED - You can find a postage paid envelope template at https://www.fvap.gov/uploads/FVAP/Forms/fpca_envelope.pdf

You can also pay to have your election documents delivered by express services such as DHL, UPS, or FedEx. If using express services you should contact your local election office for the correct mailing address. DO NOT use the Mexican postal service.

If you still have questions contact The ABS at 55 5540 5123 or info@absmex.org.

If you live in one of the states shown in red you must mail your completed ballot.