02/10/2026
🗳 Your vote matters! U.S. citizens overseas should check the deadline for your ballot based on your state. www.fvap.gov/guide
U.S. citizens abroad should vote and send back their ballot as soon as they receive it. There are a number of options for returning completed ballots:
1️⃣ Via Fax, Email, or Internet – Some states permit electronic transmission of completed ballots. Consult the FVAP website for options in your state: www.fvap.gov
2️⃣ Via Local mail – If you have a reliable mail service to the United States, put your ballot in the mail with appropriate international postage.
3️⃣ Consulate Drop-off : You or another person can drop off your ballot request / Form SF-76 Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Request (FPCA) or completed ballot at the U.S. Consulate in Bordeaux (89 quai des Chartrons, 33300 Bordeaux) for return to the United States. It must be addressed to your local election officials and have sufficient U.S. postage or be in a postage-paid envelope. A ballot transmission envelope is available at: https://www.fvap.gov/eo/overview/sending-ballots/preparing-mail
📅 Monday to Friday (except Oct 12) / ⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
4️⃣ Special Voting Event : If you cannot make it during our business hours, come to the Consulate's exceptional session: 📅 October 7th / ⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
