Am I eligible to vote absentee?

You may vote absentee if you are unable to go to the polls on Election Day because you...

  • Are a student or the spouse of a student outside the City of Williamsburg
  • Will be away from the City of Williamsburg on business
  • Will be at your workplace for 11 or more hours between 6 am and 7 pm.
  • Will be away from the City of Williamsburg on personal business or vacation
  • Are unable to go to the polls because of illness or disability
  • Are the primary caretaker of a confined family member
  • Have a religious obligation
  • Are confined awaiting trial are confined having been convicted of a misdemeanor
  • Are an election official
  • Are on active duty in the military
  • Are the spouse or dependent residing with a member of the military
  • Are an overseas citizen whose most recent United States residence was in the City of Williamsburg

Important! If you are in the armed services, a citizen residing or working overseas, or a dependent of such a voter, visit the Federal Voting Assistance page for absentee voting information.

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1. How do I vote absentee in Person?
2. How do I apply for a ballot by mail?
3. Am I eligible to vote absentee?
4. When will I get my ballot?
5. Can I check the status of my ballot?
6. How is my vote counted?