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
REGISTER TO VOTE: http://www.votefromabroad.org
FAQS: FAQs: 2022 Voting From Abroad -VFA
DA GOTV Info and Resources: GOTV - Voter Turn-Out Resources
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 Received by March 7, 2022
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 - State 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.
Find more information and register to vote in Indiana here: https://www.votefromabroad.org/states/OH
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
Timeline of the Absentee Voting Process
STEP
WHAT
WHEN
1
Register and request an absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)
January of each year
2
Receive your absentee ballot from your state election office
45-30 days before the election
3A
Return your state absentee ballot to your state
As soon as you receive it
3B
If you do not receive your state absentee ballot, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)
As soon as you receive it
NOTE: If you are at sea or at other overseas locations without access to the military postal system you should send your voted ballots to your election office - 35 days before the election
NOTE: If you are at an overseas military installation with access to the military postal system you should send your voted ballots to your election office - 30 days before the election
Success Stories: Why We Register & Vote!
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.
DA Vote From Abroad Training - July 11, 2020
Zoom Session Recording (1 hour, 12 minutes)
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CHINA SPECIFIC RESOURCES (Last Updated 2020.08.29)
How to Mail or Fax back your ballot?
2020.08.29_VFA_INSTRUCTIONS.pdfMaterials for Businesses to Support GOTV
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Important Files from FVAP:
Envelopes for Ballot Request (FPCA) only.
If your state requires you to return your FPCA by postal mail, you can use these postage-paid envelops to send it via U.S. Postal Mail by dropping off at your nearest consulate or the embassy. Your ballot request will be sent to your Local Elections Official using the Diplomatic Pouch. Please see your state rules for deadlines and other requirements.
Envelopes for Ballot Return (FWAB and Official Ballots) only.
If your state requires you to return your ballot by postal mail, you can use these postage-paid envelopes to send it via U.S. Postal Mail by dropping off at your nearest consulate or the embassy. Your voted ballot will be sent to your Local Elections Official using the Diplomatic Pouch. If you have successfully submitted your ballot request (FPCA) in time, your ballot should be emailed to you 45 days before the election. Please see your state rules for deadlines and other requirements.
Standard Size: Ballot Return Postage-Page Envelope, fwab_envelope.pdf
Size C4: Ballot Return Postage-Paid Envelope, fwab_envelopeC4.pdf
Security Envelope (only used by some states for FWAB), fwabsecenv.pd
If your state requires you to return your ballot request (FPCA) and/or voted ballot (FWAB or Official Ballot) by fax, you can use this free email-to-fax service. Just send your voting material and the coversheet as email attachments to fax@fvap.gov and they will be faxed on your behalf to your Local Elections Official. Please contact your Local Elections Official to confirm receipt. Please see your state rules for deadlines and other requirements.
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US Embassy and Consulate Contacts
U.S. embassies and consulates can provide American citizens with voting forms and information about absentee voting, and can mail voter registration and absentee ballot request forms, and voted ballots back to the United States. Embassies and consulates can also advise voters on local mailing options and estimated mail transit times. In addition, the embassy or consulate can notarize or witness voting materials (if required by the state) free of charge. American citizens cannot vote in person at U.S. embassies or consulates, nor can embassies or consulates receive mail or blank ballots on behalf of voters.
Get Out The Vote (GOTV) is the main function of Democrats Abroad.
Our main goal is to inform & enable all Americans to exercise their right to VOTE!
Register! |
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Remind! |
Making phone calls is our tried-and-true, most effective Get Out The Vote method! Want to make a difference? Train and join DA call-a-thons to overseas voters. We need you BEFORE 2024!!! Contact: callhub-helpdesk@democratsabroad.org Get Certified: www.democratsabroad.org/phonebanking_training |
Assist! |
Members need assistance returning their ballots. Each state has different rules, and having someone answering questions is reassuring to voters. It also ensures ballots are submitted correctly. Please join as we use Intercom and roll out a blue wave in 2023!!! Get Certified: https://democratsabroad.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/Intercom |
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REGISTER TO VOTE & REQUEST YOUR 2023 MIDTERMS BALLOT - DO IT NOW!UPDATED: STATE DEADLINES HAVE COME!Still need to register or request your overseas absentee ballot? Go to VoteFromAbroad.org – just answer the questions to fill out your registration form/ballot request (FPCA). Follow directions for returning it to your local election officials right away. Ask to receive your ballot by EMAIL/ONLINE — this is the best way to make sure you receive your ballot in time! Once you have your ballot, follow instructions on how to vote it and return it immediately! BALLOT RETURN INFORMATIONIF YOU STILL DON'T HAVE YOUR BALLOT:
BALLOT RETURN BY POSTAL MAIL REQUIREDThe following states require ballots to be returned by postal mail. States with * may allow alternate return methods by email/online, or fax — click on your state or contact your Local Election Official for details. AL*, AR, CT, GA, ID, IL, IA*, KY, LA*, MD, MI, MN, MO*, NE*, NH, NJ*, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, TX*, VA, VT, WI, WY RECOMMENDED: All UOCAVA voters returning a ballot by postal mail should also vote and return a FWAB (Federal Write In Absentee Ballot). This is a backup ballot used only by UOCAVA voters (those who have sent in an FPCA). You can vote and return both the FWAB and also your state-issued ballot — if both arrive in time, only one will be counted. To vote the FWAB, go to FVAP.gov/FWAB. For more information about the FWAB, including resources for what is on your ballot, check out www.VoteFromAbroad.org/FWAB EMAIL or ONLINE BALLOT RETURN ALLOWEDThe following states allow ballots to be returned by EMAIL or an ONLINE method, in addition to postal mail return. States with * have special requirements — click on your state or contact your Local Election Official for details. AL*, AZ, CO, DC, DE, HI, IN, KS, MA, ME, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE*, NJ*, NM, NV, OR, RI, SC, UT, WA, WV RECOMMENDED: All UOCAVA voters from the above states are recommended to return a ballot by EMAIL or ONLINE as allowed by their local election officials. If you decide to return a ballot by postal mail then you should also vote and return a FWAB (Federal Write In Absentee Ballot). This is a backup ballot used only by UOCAVA voters (those who have sent in an FPCA). You can vote and return both the FWAB and then also your state-issued ballot — if both arrive in time, only one will be counted. To vote the FWAB, go to FVAP.gov/FWAB. For more information about the FWAB, including resources for what is on your ballot, check out www.VoteFromAbroad.org/FWAB FAX BALLOT RETURN ALLOWEDThese states allow ballots to be returned by fax. States with * have special requirements — click on your state or contact your Local Election Official for details. RECOMMENDED: All UOCAVA voters from the above states are recommended to return a ballot by FAX (or via an email-to-fax service - see below) as allowed by their local election officials. If you decide to return a ballot by postal mail then you should also vote and return a FWAB (Federal Write In Absentee Ballot). This is a backup ballot used only by UOCAVA voters (those who have sent in an FPCA). You can vote and return both the FWAB and then also your state-issued ballot — if both arrive in time, only one will be counted. To vote the FWAB, go to FVAP.gov/FWAB. For more information about the FWAB, including resources for what is on your ballot, check out www.VoteFromAbroad.org/FWAB EMAIL TO FAX SERVICESFor Alaska (AK), California (CA), Florida (FL), Louisiana (LA), Oklahoma (OK) voters without access to a fax machine, please consider an email-to-fax service. FVAP.gov offers a free email-to-fax service for US voters abroad to return election materials to their election officials. Additionally, there are a number of free or inexpensive email to fax services available such as HelloFax (eFax, FaxZero, Faxplus, etc). NEED HELP?!CONTACT US!
HAPPY VOTING! |
Timeline of the Absentee Voting Process | ||
STEP | WHAT | WHEN |
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1 | Register and request an absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) | January of each year |
2 | Receive your absentee ballot from your state election office | 45-30 days before the election |
3A | Return your state absentee ballot to your state | As soon as you receive it |
3B | If you do not receive your state absentee ballot, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) | As soon as you receive it |
NOTE: If you are at sea or at other overseas locations without access to the military postal system you should send your voted ballots to your election office - 35 days before the election NOTE: If you are at an overseas military installation with access to the military postal system you should send your voted ballots to your election office - 30 days before the election The following states have teams set up within DA, as well as special ballot return instructions:
Voter Protection Issues Running into difficulty? If you have any questions about voting, contact info@democratsabroad.org! | ||
2023 ELECTIONS BY STATE |
Election Deadlines |
OHIO Election Deadlines |
OH Special Election | Email/Online/Fax | |
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Registration | July 10, 2023 | |
Ballot Request | August 1, 2023 | |
Ballot Return Received | By Courier: August 8, 2023 By Postal Mail: August 12, 2023 | |
How to vote in Ohio from abroad:
Find out more here: https://www.votefromabroad.org and here: DemocratsAbroad.org/OH-USA | ||
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TERMS TO KNOWFPCA FPCA stands for Federal Post Card Application. Use the FPCA to register to vote and request an absentee ballot simultaneously. Filing an FPCA will update your contact information.FWAB FWAB stands for Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. This is an emergency backup ballot for voters who did not receive an absentee ballot from their state in time to participate in the election.LEO LEO stands for Local Election Official. These are County-level officials who accept FPCA applications and send Ballots to voters.VAG Voter Assistance Guide (VAG) contains Federal and State rules for Overseas Voters.VFA VoteFromAbroad.org is also known as VFA. It is DA’s preferred website for voter registration, as it is clear, concise, offers all content in Spanish, Voter Registration and FPCAs can be submitted online, and there is a chat box for assistance.FVAP FVAP refers to the Federal Voter Assistance Program. This is a U.S. government program designed to assist overseas voters. Visit FVAP.gov. |
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FVAP Return GuidanceE-Mail or FAXIf your state allows you to email or fax your FPCA, Ballot, or FWAB, be sure to use the official FVAP coversheet. No fax machine? No problem! Use FVAP’s free email-to-fax service!
You can mail your FPCA, ballot or FWAB postage-free using these return envelopes. Be sure to use the security envelope to seal in your completed ballot or FWAB inside of the mailing envelope. Using these templates, print directly on a blank envelope or print and affix to an envelope. Find your election office's mailing address. Standard U.S. Envelope Size (#10)
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FVAP has translated the FPCA and FWAB forms as well as some key fact sheets to help you be able to vote from China. |
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US Embassy and Consulate ContactsU.S. embassies and consulates can provide American citizens with voting forms and information about absentee voting, and can mail voter registration and absentee ballot request forms, and voted ballots back to the United States. Embassies and consulates can also advise voters on local mailing options and estimated mail transit times. In addition, the embassy or consulate can notarize or witness voting materials (if required by the state) free of charge. American citizens cannot vote in person at U.S. embassies or consulates, nor can embassies or consulates receive mail or blank ballots on behalf of voters. |
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DACN Guides and Graphics 2022 |
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DACN created fliers for 2021Volunteers create GOTV graphics and content to promote voting on DACN’s social media accounts. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and WeChat! Want to do more? Share our messaging to expand our reach and join the Communications Committee to create inspiring content. |
Success Stories: Why We Register & Vote! 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.  |