Get Out The Vote (GOTV) is the main function of Democrats Abroad.
Our main goal is to inform & allow all Americans to exercise their right to VOTE!
Voting from Abroad in 2022
FAQs: 2021 Voting From Abroad -VFA
Links for Phonebanking Volunteers
Contact: callhub-helpdesk@democratsabroad.org
Making phone calls is our tried and true most effective Get Out The Vote method! Want to make a difference? Train and join our call-a-thons to overseas voters. We need you in 2022!!!
Start by training here: www.democratsabroad.org/phonebanking_training
After, you’ll receive a link to sign up for Callhub account and gain access to practice campaigns!
TEXAS - State Primary Election Deadlines 2022
Texas
State Primary - Email/Online/Fax
State Primary - Mail
Registration
February 9, 2022
February 9, 2022
Ballot Request
February 18, 2022
February 18, 2022
Ballot Return
Return by Fax Received by March 1, 2022 (7PM Eastern US)
Postmarked by March 1, 2022 and received by March 7, 2022.
Note that overseas mail is extremely slow, taking 4+ weeks. Get that ballot and send it right back!
Ballot Request: email, fax or postal mail
Ballot Return: fax or postal mail
Find more information and register to vote in Texas here: https://www.votefromabroad.org/elections/FL
NORTH CAROLINA - State Primary Election Deadlines 2022
North Carolina
Email/Online/Fax
Registration
March 7, 2022 (5PM Eastern)
March 7, 2022 (5PM Eastern)
Ballot Request
March 7, 2022 (5PM Eastern)
March 7, 2022 (5PM Eastern)
Ballot Return Received
March 8, 2022 (7:30PM Eastern)
March 17, 2022 (5PM)
Find more information and register to vote in North Carolina here: https://www.votefromabroad.org/states/OH
NORTH CAROLINA - Federal Primary Runoff Election Deadlines 2022
North Carolina - Federal Primary Runoff
Election Day May 17, 2022
Registration
May 16, 2022 (5PM Eastern)
Ballot Request
May 16, 2022 (5PM Eastern)
Ballot Return Received
Email/Online/Fax May 17, 2022 (7:30PM Eastern)
Mail May 26, 5PM
Online ballot request and return is recommended!
What is a primary election?
A primary election is an election held before the general election to determine the candidates that can be placed on the general election ballot.
What is a runoff election?
A runoff election is an election held if the state requires that a candidate receive a certain percentage of the votes in order to advance to a general election or take public office.
INDIANA - State Primary Election Deadlines 2022
Indiana - State Primary
Email/Fax
Registration*
April 25, 2022
April 25, 2022
Ballot Request
May 2, 2022 (12PM Eastern)
April 21, 2022
Ballot Return
May 3, 2022 (6PM Eastern)
May 3, 2022*
*Registration for State Primary: If using the state registration form or the National Voter Registration Application for the State Primary, the online method must be received on April 4, 2022. If submitted by mail, it must be postmarked by April 4, 2022.
**Ballot Return: for all voters outside of America, ballots returned by U.S. mail must be received by 12PM (noon) local time on the 10th day after the election.
OHIO - State Primary Election Deadlines 2022
Ohio - State Primary
Email/Fax/Online
Registration
April 4, 2022
April 4, 2022
Ballot Request
April 30, 2022 (12 PM Eastern)
April 30, 2022 (12 PM Eastern)
Ballot Return
Received by: May 3, 2022 (12:01 AM Eastern)
Sent by: May 3, 2022 (12:01 AM Eastern)*
*Ballot Return: Ballots must still be received by the 10th day after the election.
Registration: email, fax, postal mail, or online
Registration: Ohio’s online voter registration system requires a state identification card
Ballot Request: email, fax or postal mail
Ballot Return: postal mail
Ballot Return: Ohio has a different ballot return deadline if the ballot is delivered by courier (for example, FedEX, DHL, etc.)
Find more information and register to vote in Ohio here: https://www.votefromabroad.org/states/OH
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CALIFORNIA - Recall Election 2021
BLUE WAVE VICTORY!
On September 14, 2021, Democrats out registered Republicans by a margin of nearly 2 to 1!
Governor Newsom will remain in office.