Absentee Voter Guide
If you have chosen to vote by absentee ballot, please keep several issues in mind:
Rules regarding absentee voting may vary by state. Listed below is information regarding absentee voting for the states in which a vast majority of Penn students reside. If you home state is not listed, click here for information on how to vote by absentee ballot in your state.
Start the process of voting by absentee NOW. It is strongly suggested that you secure, complete and return your absentee ballot application as soon as possible. This will provide sufficient mailing time for the Country Elections Offices to receive and process your application, mail your ballot, and allow you to vote and return your ballot by the deadline. Get started TODAY!
Studying Abroad?
Fill out this form to request an absentee ballot from the government. The State Department needs to receive your request for an absentee ballot by October 26th, 2010, but we recommend sending in your request ASAP as it can take a while to mail overseas.
Voting in Another State
Click here to view the absentee voting guidelines and deadlines for each U.S. State.
Voting Absentee in California
How do I request an absentee ballot?
- Print out an Absentee Ballot Application
- Request an application by October 31, 2006
Where do I send the request?
- Send your Absentee Ballot Application to your County Elections Office
- Absentee Ballot Applications must be submitted by October 31, 2006
What is the deadline for voting absentee?
- Your ballot must be received by the county elections office by November 7, 2006
For more information
Voting Absentee in Connecticut
How do I request an absentee ballot?
- Print out an Absentee Ballot Application
- Request an application by October 31, 2006
Where do I send the request?
- Send your Absentee Ballot Application to the municipal clerk of your municipality
- Absentee Ballot Applications must be submitted by October 31, 2006
What is the deadline for voting absentee?
- Your ballot must be received by the municipal clerk by November 7, 2006
For more information
Voting Absentee in Massachusetts
How do I request an absentee ballot?
- Print out an Absentee Ballot Application
- Request an application by October 31, 2006
Where do I send the request?
- Send your Absentee Ballot Application to your Town Clerk
- Absentee Ballot Applications must be submitted by October 31, 2006
What is the deadline for voting absentee?
- Your ballot must be received by the Town Clerk office by November 7, 2006
For more information
Voting Absentee in Maryland
How do I request an absentee ballot?
- Print out an Absentee Ballot Application
- Request an application by October 31, 2006
Where do I send the request?
- Send your Absentee Ballot Application to your County Elections Office
- Absentee Ballot Applications must be submitted by October 31, 2006
What is the deadline for voting absentee?
- Your ballot must be received by the County Elections Office by November 7, 2006
For more information
Voting Absentee in New Jersey
How do I request an absentee ballot?
- Print out an Absentee Ballot Application
- Request an application by October 31, 2006
Where do I send the request?
- Send your Absentee Ballot Application to your county clerk
- A list of county clerks is provided with the absentee ballot application
- Absentee Ballot Applications must be submitted by October 31, 2006
What is the deadline for voting absentee?
- Your ballot must be received by the county clerk by November 7, 2006
For more information
Voting Absentee in New York
How do I request an absentee ballot?
- Print out an Absentee Ballot Application
- Request an application by October 31 , 2006
Where do I send the request?
- Send your Absentee Ballot Application to your County Board of Elections
- Absentee Ballot Application must be postmarked by October 31, 2006
What is the deadline for voting absentee?
- Your ballot must be received by the County Board of Elections by November 7, 2006
For more information
Voting Absentee in Pennsylvania
How do I request an absentee ballot?
- Print out an Absentee Ballot Application
- Request an application by October 24, 2006
Where do I send the request?
- Send your Absentee Ballot Application to your County Elections Office
- Absentee Ballot Applications must be submitted by October 24, 2006
What is the deadline for voting absentee?
- Your ballot must be received by the county elections office by November 5, 2006
