Special services are provided to assist military and overseas civilian voters participate in elections. If you are a military or overseas civilian voter who is eligible to vote in Michigan, please visit the Michigan Secretary of State website, which will provide the information you need to make sure you will be able to exercise your right to vote. It is important to note that only those voters covered under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) are eligible to use the Federal Post Card Application Form (FPCA) and receive an absentee ballot by email or fax. Covered voters include:
- A member of a uniformed service on active duty who is absent from his/her city or township of residence. Voter can be inside or outside the United States.
- A member of the Merchant Marine who, by reason of service in the Merchant Marine, is absent from his/her city or township of residence. Voter can be inside or outside the United States.
- A spouse or dependent of a member of a uniformed service or a member of the Merchant Marine who, by reason of the active duty or service of the member, is absent from his/her city or township of residence. Voter can be inside or outside the United States.
- A civilian voter who is outside the United States and is eligible to vote in Michigan.
- A member of the National Guard activated on state orders.