Absentee Voters for 2012 Presidential Primary

Voting in person early at the government center is the easiest way to make absolutely sure your vote will be counted!

In-Person Absentee Voting: 

You may vote absentee at the Fairfax Government Center. If you are able, this option is preferred since you remove the logistic/timing problems associated with the postal mail process. Call the Fairfax County Republican Committee Headquarters at 703-766-4467 for a ride to the polls to vote early. The schedule and locations for in-person absentee voting is as follows:
 
Office of Elections - Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 323
Fairfax, VA 22035

Schedule:
Friday, January 20th- Friday, March 2nd:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.;
Thursdays, 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 3rd, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Office Closed on Monday, February 20, 2012


Absentee Voting By Mail:

Print out the Absentee Voter Application by clicking here. You will find that the required fields are highlighted for your convenience.
OR, contact our office and we will mail you an application immediately:

After completing the application, you should either:

  • Fax your application to the Office of Elections (703) 324-3725 
  • Mail the application to Office of Elections, 1200 Govt. Ctr. Pkwy, Ste 323, Fairfax, VA 22035

The Registrar's Office will review your application for correctness and completeness and then mail you an official Absentee Ballot. Once received you must follow the instructions, which include: mark your ballot, place it in Envelope B and seal the envelope, fill out the form on Envelope B and return Envelope B in the provided return envelope to the Office of Elections. *Applications are DUE on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
 

 

Are you Eligible? 

 

You may apply to receive an absentee ballot by Virginia law if you are a registered voter and:
  • Will be absent from the county on election day for business, personal business, or vacation.
  • Will be absent from the county on election day because you are a member of the Armed Forces, or member of the merchant marine, or temporarily reside outside the United States. You are also eligible if you are the spouse or dependent residing with any person listed above.
  • Will be absent from the county on election day as a student or the spouse of a student attending a school or institution of learning outside the county.
  • Are unable to go to the polls on election day because of a disability, illness, or pregnancy.
  • Are confined while awaiting trial or confined having been convicted of a misdemeanor, provided that the trial or release date is scheduled on or after the third day preceding the general election.
  • Will be an officer of elections for Fairfax County on election day.
  • Are unable to go to the polls on election day because you are primarily and personally responsible for the care of an ill or disabled family member who is confined at home.
  • Are unable to go to the polls on the day of the general election because of an obligation occasioned by your religion.
  • Will be at your place of work and commuting to and from home to your place of work for eleven or more hours between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM
  • Are a law-enforcement officer, firefighter, volunteer firefighter, search and rescue person, or emergency medical services person.
  • Have been designated by a political party or independent candidate to be a representative of the party or independent candidate inside a polling place on the day of the general election.

 

 Questions? Concerns? We're here for you. Call us at
(703) 766-4467

 

 

 

 






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