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Never Resided in the U.S.?
In some states, U.S. citizens who were born abroad — and have never resided in the United States — are eligible to vote absentee.

If your state is not listed, contact your election office to check whether you're eligible. The following states allow these citizens to vote absentee:
Alaska A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last domiciled in Alaska is eligible to vote as a federal voter and may vote for federal offices only. Arizona A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last registered to vote in Arizona is eligible to vote in Arizona. California
A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S., who has not previously registered to vote in another state, and whose parent or legal guardian was a California resident when they were last living in the U.S., is eligible to vote in California.
Colorado   A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent, legal guardian, spouse or civil union partner that was last domiciled in Colorado is eligible to vote in Colorado.  Connecticut A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last domiciled in Connecticut is eligible to vote as a federal voter and may vote for federal offices only.  Delaware A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last domiciled in Delaware is eligible to vote as a federal voter and may vote for federal offices only.  District of Columbia A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last domiciled in the District of Columbia is eligible to vote in District of Columbia.  Georgia A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last registered in Georgia is eligible to vote in Georgia.  Hawaii A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last domiciled in Hawaii is eligible to vote in Hawaii.  Illinois
A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has an Active Duty parent/legal guardian who was last domiciled in Illinois is eligible to vote in Illinois in all elections.

A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian (not on Active Duty) who was last domiciled in Illinois is eligible to vote in Illinois for federal offices only.
Iowa A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last domiciled in Iowa is eligible to vote in Iowa.  Kansas A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last domiciled in Kansas is eligible to vote in Kansas.  Kentucky A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last domiciled in Kentucky is eligible to vote in Kentucky.  Maine A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last domiciled in Maine is eligible to vote in Maine.  Massachusetts A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last domiciled in Massachusetts is eligible to vote in Massachusetts.  Michigan A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent, legal guardian or spouse that was last domiciled in Michigan is eligible to vote in Michigan as long as he or she has not registered or voted in another state.  Minnesota A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last domiciled in Minnesota is eligible to vote as a "federal voter" and may vote for federal offices only.  Montana A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S., and has a parent that was last registered in Montana, is eligible to vote in Montana as long as he or she has not registered or voted in another state.  Nebraska A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent that was last registered in Nebraska is eligible to vote in Nebraska as long as he or she has not registered or voted in another state.  Nevada A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last domiciled in Nevada is eligible to vote in Nevada as long as he or she has not registered or voted in another state.  New Hampshire A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last domiciled in New Hampshire is eligible to vote in New Hampshire.  New Jersey A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last domiciled in New Jersey is eligible to vote in New Jersey.  New Mexico A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last domiciled in New Mexico is eligible to vote in New Mexico.  New York A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last domiciled in New York is eligible to vote as a federal voter and may vote for federal offices only.  North Carolina A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last domiciled in North Carolina is eligible to vote in North Carolina.  North Dakota A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last domiciled in North Dakota is eligible to vote in North Dakota.  Ohio A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last domiciled in Ohio is eligible to vote in Ohio.  Oklahoma A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S., and has a parent or legal guardian who was last domiciled in Oklahoma, is eligible to vote in Oklahoma using the parent's or guardian's last address in Oklahoma.  Oregon A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. is eligible to vote if they intend to reside in Oregon, have a parent, legal guardian, or spouse that is a military or overseas voter under Oregon law, and that parent, legal guardian, or spouse last resided in Oregon.  Rhode Island A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last domiciled in Rhode Island is eligible to vote as a federal voter and may vote for federal offices only.  South Carolina A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last resided in South Carolina is eligible to vote in South Carolina.  South Dakota A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent, legal guardian or spouse that was last domiciled in South Dakota is eligible vote in South Dakota as long as he or she has not registered or voted in another state.  Tennessee A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was who domiciled in Tennessee is eligible to vote in Tennessee.  Utah A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent, legal guardian, spouse, or domestic partner who was last domiciled in Utah, is eligible to vote as a "federal voter" and may vote for federal offices only.  Vermont A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last domiciled in Vermont is eligible to vote in Vermont.  Virginia A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last domiciled in Virginia is eligible to vote in Virginia as long as he or she has not registered or voted in another state.  Washington A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S., and has a family member who was last domiciled in Washington, is eligible to vote in Washington.  West Virginia A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last domiciled in West Virginia is eligible to vote in West Virginia.  Wisconsin A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last domiciled in Wisconsin is eligible to vote as a federal voter and may vote for federal offices only.  
 
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