Absentee Voting

Any qualified voter in American Samoa may vote by absentee ballot at any election, as provided in Title 6, Chapter 11, Section 6.1101 of the American Samoa Code Annotated.

OFF-ISLAND ABSENTEE BALLOT VOTING

Any eligible voter who is eligible to vote in any election is eligible to request an absentee ballot by mail if they meet the following criteria.

Employed in the service of the U.S. Government;
Employed in the service of the American Samoa Government;
A student at an institution of learning;
An absent uniformed services voter; or
An overseas voter voting in the election for Delegate for the U.S. House of Representatives.

DOWNLOAD ABSENTEE BALLOT FORM

Once you have finished downloading your Absentee Ballot Form, please follow these instructions:

Step 1: Print out the Absentee Ballot Form

Step 2: Fill out the necessary information and make sure to sign

Step 3: Use a scanner or mobile camera device to take a clear snapshot. Please ensure the information is readable.

Step 4: Send your form via email @ absentee@eo.as.gov

LOCAL ABSENTEE BALLOT VOTING

Any eligible voter who will be temporarily absent from the Territory on Election Day because of:

Travel for medical treatment;
Travel for military-related assignments;
Travel for employment-related training, conference or assignments; or
Vacation

Voters under this category are required to provide proof of travel and must vote at the election office before traveling.

Present in the Territory but absent from the district on election day because of:

confinement in any hospital
confinement in any public institution
confinement at home because of illness or physical disability which will prevent him/her from attending the polls
any religious belief, ruling, doctrine, or standard which will prevent him/her from attending the polls
employment as an election official on election day

Voters with disabilities and those in the hospital are required to contact the election office for assistance.