Fort Lauderdale, Florida (July 1st, 2026) – Over 300 Vote-By-Mail ballots for the Primary Election were sent to military and overseas citizens on July 1st, 2026. In addition to registering to vote, UOCAVA voters may request a Vote-By-Mail Ballot by using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)
Who Qualifies for UOCAVA:
- Members of the Uniformed Services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service, and the Merchant Marine) and their eligible family members.
- Members of the National Guard and organized Reserve.
- U.S. citizens residing outside the United States.
Military and overseas citizens voting in the upcoming August 18th Primary Election should note the following:
- UOCAVA Vote-By-Mail ballots can be returned by mail or faxed directly to the Supervisor of Elections office. Ballots cannot be emailed to us.
Important Dates to Know for the 2026 Primary Election
• Deadline to Register to Vote or Change Party Affiliation: July 20, 2026
• Early Voting: August 8 through August 16, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Election Day: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
For further information regarding UOCAVA voters, visit www.browardvotes.gov/Voter-Information/Overseas-Military-Voters. Please visit our website browardvotes.gov, follow us on social media @Browardvotes.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Lisa Arneaud
Public Information Officer
954-654-1611
larneaud@browardvotes.gov