To be eligible to vote early by mail in Texas as a registered voter, you must:

• be 65 years or older on Election Day;
• be sick or disabled;
• be expecting to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day;
• be out of the county on Election Day and during the period for Early Voting by personal appearance;
• be civilly committed under Chapter 841 of the Texas Health and Safety Code; or
• be confined in jail, but otherwise eligible to vote.

MILITARY AND OVERSEAS VOTERS

Military and Overseas Voters are welcome to use the regular registration and early voting by mail process, known as absentee voting, available to all voters away from their home country on Election Day. However, there are also special provisions. You can read more about these Special Provisions for Military and Overseas Voters.

Download the Application or contact the Midland County Elections Office at 432-688-4890 to request an Application 

• Application for Ballot By Mail (PDF) 

For Miliatry and Overseas Voters: 

• Federal Postcard Application (FPCA) (PDF)

For detailed instructions on how to fill out an application and envelope view the pdf below: 

• How to fill out an Application for Ballot By Mail (ABBM) & Carrier Envelope (PDF)

1. Print the ABBM form or call the Midland County Elections Office to request an application. Then follow the steps below:
2. Complete sections 1 through 5 (6 if applicable).
3. Sign and date section 5.
4. If you were unable to sign the application and someone witnessed your signature, that person must complete section 6.
5. If someone helped you complete the application or mailed the application for you, that person must complete section 6.
6. Affix postage.
   1. If you print the application you must place it in your own envelope and add postage.
   2. If you ordered the application online and it was mailed to you - fold application in half, remove tab along top of application, seal and add postage.
7. Address and mail the completed ABBM to the Elections Office at P.O. Box 3434, Midland, TX 79702.

*You may also submit your application by fax at (432) 688-4912 or by email at rolgin@mcounty.com

*IF AN APPLICATION IS FAXED OR EMAILED: THE ORIGINAL, HARD COPY OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE MAILED AND RECEIVED BY THE ELECTIONS OFFICE NO LATER THAN THE 4TH BUSINESS DAY.