That’s absolutely right. I last lived in the US more than 20 years ago, and I’ve been voting based on my last US address (in California) since then. They send the ballot to my address overseas - I’ve just received my primary ballot here in France. My daughter, who has never lived in the US, is also able to vote in California based on my prior residency there. My son now lives in Europe, but he’ll be able to vote in Ohio based on his prior residency there. Application for the ballot is done using something called the Federal Post Card Application (FCPA). Most people overseas don’t vote in the state and local elections because it can provide a basis for the state’s claiming tax residency when that’s not something you want.
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