UOCAVA (Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act)

UOCAVA (Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act) is a federal law that ensures members of the military, their families, and U.S. citizens living abroad have the right to vote in federal elections. It requires states to provide these voters with the opportunity to register and request absentee ballots electronically or by mail. The law aims to make voting accessible regardless of location, helping maintain the voting rights of those serving overseas or living abroad, so they can participate in the democratic process just like voters within the U.S.