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Politics & Government

In Person Absentee Voting

In-Person Absentee Voting at the Dolley Madison Library satellite voting location is a great way to fulfill your obligation as an American citizen.  

You may vote absentee in person if you are unable to go to the polls on Election Day because you: 

  • Are a student or the spouse of a student attending a school outside Fairfax County
  • Will be away from Fairfax County on business
  • Will be working and commuting for 11 or more hours between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Will be away from Fairfax County on personal business or vacation
  • Are unable to go to the polls because of illness or disability (see below for physical disability or illness)
  • Are pregnant
  • Are the primary caretaker of a confined family member
  • Have a religious obligation
  • Are confined awaiting trial
  • Are confined having been convicted of a misdemeanor
  • Are an election official
  • Are on active duty in the military outside Fairfax County
  • Are the spouse or dependent residing with a member of the military outside Fairfax County
  • Are an overseas citizen* whose most recent United States residence was in Fairfax County
  • Are a designated representative of a candidate or  a party inside the polls
  • Are requesting a ballot for presidential and vice-presidential electors only (Ballot for other offices/issues will not be sent)

Save time in line by printing an Absentee Ballot Application Form.  Download form at: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/vaapprev72010form.pdf

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