Absentee Ballot Act 2025

What this bill does

This bill would allow Bermudians who are temporarily outside Bermuda on election day to vote in parliamentary elections from abroad. Currently, if you're away from Bermuda during an election, you cannot vote.

If passed (voted YES)

• Bermudians studying, working, or traveling abroad could vote in elections by mail, online, or at designated locations overseas
• You would need to apply at least 21 days before an election to be registered as an absentee voter
• The government would create secure systems to protect ballot secrecy and prevent fraud in overseas voting

If rejected (voted NO)

• Bermudians outside the country on election day would continue to be unable to vote
• Only people physically present in Bermuda on polling day could participate in elections
• No changes would be made to current voting procedures

Who it affects

This primarily affects Bermudians who travel frequently for work, students studying overseas, people receiving medical treatment abroad, and government employees on official duties. It would also impact their families and communities by giving them a voice in elections even when temporarily away.