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Are you a US citizen living in Jamaica?

Q: Can I vote in person at the US Embassy or at the US Consular Agency on election day?A: No. Neither the US Embassy nor the US Consular Agency are polling places. You must register to vote and request an absentee ballot to vote from Jamaica. Visit FVAP.gov to register to vote, request a ballot, and more.Q: I am a US citizen and currently live in Jamaica. Can I vote in the upcoming November 2020 election?

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