The Department of State assists U.S. citizens to exercise their right to vote. The Embassy Consular Section can provide information on the voting process and will help you in complying with your home state s laws. U.S. citizens do not vote at the Embassy. The electoral process is administered by the states, and you vote by mailing an absentee ballot to your home state. It has instructions on filling out the federal forms, gives suggestions on how to determine the state in which you should vote, and summarizes state regulations on how to register and how to request ballots.
State voting laws differ.
Acceptance or denial of voting applications is up to state officials. Depending on your state, you may register permanently, register temporarily, or apply for an absentee ballot by waiving registration. The FPCA and your completed ballot can be mailed postage free by the Embassy using the diplomatic pouch. However, international airmail is often faster and should be used at your expense, especially if you are mailing material shortly before your state s filing or election deadline. It is only good for federal offices.