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 November!!!

Contact: callhub-helpdesk@democratsabroad.org

Get Certified: https://www.democratsabroad.org/voter_assistance_training

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 CallHub and Intercom and roll out a blue wave in 2024!!!

Get Certified:

https://www.democratsabroad.org/phonebanking_training

https://www.democratsabroad.org/intercom_training

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. New state guidance can be found at VoteFromAbroad.org/States.

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!

DON'T WAIT FOR YOUR BALLOT:

1. If you asked to have your ballot sent to you via email, first check your email account’s SPAM folder!

2. Fill out and return an FWAB (backup ballot). Find it here: http://www.fvap.gov/fwab-privacy-notice

3. Contact your local election official to track your ballot down. Find links to contact them, check your voter registration status, and track your ballot here: VoteFromAbroad.org/states.

https://democratsabroad.atlassian.net/wiki/x/dAGeygE

If fewer than 31 days until your Election Day, voters can only reliably return ballots by courier service. Ballots sent by any other method will not reach the U.S. in time to be counted.

The 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

The 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

These 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.

AK, CA, FL, LA*, OK

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

For 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).

• Email VoteFromAbroad China at info-china@democratsabroad.org

• WeChat a local Vote From Abroad assistant. WeChat ID: Lizconsin

• ZOOM THE VOTE! - Live one-on-one Voter Help via Zoom! https://qrco.de/bbh0zg

• Come to a Voter Registration Event!

• Email the VFA Global helpdesk at help@votefromabroad.org or by using the chat box at VoteFromAbroad.org!

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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

Democrats Abroad has State Teams: DemocratsAbroad.org/State_Teams. Please visit the state team page for information on voting and to join. DACN has several specific voter assistance groups on WeChat in 2024. These include Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin. There are several chat groups for voters from every state as well. Connect with Chair Liz Blackbourn via email DACN-Chair@DemocratsAbroad.org, or Vice Chair Terry Watkins on WeChat, user ID: ValChior4.

Voter and Voter Protection Issues

Running into difficulty? If you have any questions about voting, contact gotv@democratsabroad.org!

Registration

September 23 at 7 PM

Ballot Request

September 23 at 7 PM

Ballot Return Received

September 23 at 7 PM

Voters are recommended to send their ballots via E-Mail

Postal Mail is not recommended from China

• Received by September 23 at 7PM

How to vote in ARIZONA from abroad:

• Request your absentee ballot at www.votefromabroad.org. Request to receive your ballot by email

• Primary Elections will be held on July 15, 2025

• Rules and deadlines: votefromabroad.org/states/AZ

• Requested a ballot in 2025? Start looking for your ballot from August 9. (Check your spam folder!)

• On the ballot: ballotpedia.org/Arizona_elections,_2025

• If you do not receive your ballot, please contact your LEO, or help@votefromabroad.org.

• If you use the diplomatic pouch at your local US Embassy or Consulate, drop your ballot off no later than August 22.

Find out more here: https://www.votefromabroad.org and here: DemocratsAbroad.org/AZ-USA

Registration

October 20

Ballot Request

October 28

Ballot Return Received

Courier, Diplomatic Pouch, or Postal Mail

• Signed, dated, and sent by: 11:59 PM on November 3 (Special rule for Overseas civilian voters must affirm that they mailed ballots no later than 11:59 pm on the day before Election Day)

• Received by November 11 (November 11 is a holiday, send your ballots EARLY)

(Sign and date stamp on envelope)

How to vote in Pennsylvania from abroad:

In 2025, only certain voters are eligible to cast a ballot:

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• Request your absentee ballot at www.votefromabroad.org. Request to receive your ballot by email

• Primary Elections will be held on May 20, 2025

• Look for your ballot starting September 20. (Check your spam folder!)

• On the ballot: ballotpedia.org/Pennsylvania_elections,_2025

• RETURN DEADLINES DIFFER IN 2025: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/vote/voter-support/mail-in-and-absentee-ballot/military-and-overseas-voters.html

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Ballots must be sent by November 3, and received by November 11

• If you do not receive your ballot, please contact your LEO, or help@votefromabroad.org.

• Voters must mail ballots to PA. Courier services are recommended from China.

• If you use the diplomatic pouch at your local US Embassy or Consulate, drop your ballot off no later than September 26.

Find out more here: https://www.votefromabroad.org and here: DemocratsAbroad.org/PA-USA

Registration

October 14 at 5 PM

October 14 at 5 PM

Ballot Request

October 24 at 5 PM

October 24 at 5 PM

Ballot Return

Postmarked by: November 4 at 7 PM

Received by: November 7 at 12 PM

How to vote in Virginia from abroad:

• Request your absentee ballot at www.votefromabroad.org. Request to receive your ballot by email

• Primary Elections will be held on June 17, 2025

• In 2025, “intend to return” voters are eligible to vote: votefromabroad.org/states/va

• Look for your ballot starting September 20. (Check your spam folder!)

• On the ballot: ballotpedia.org/Virginia_elections,_2025

• If you do not receive your ballot, please contact your LEO, or help@votefromabroad.org.

• Voters must mail ballots to VA. Courier services are recommended from China.

• If you use the diplomatic pouch at your local US Embassy or Consulate, drop your ballot off no later than September 26.

Find more information and register to vote here: https://www.votefromabroad.org

Registration

September 25 at 7 PM

Ballot Request

September 24 at 7 PM

Ballot Return Received

Received by November 4 at 7 PM

How to vote in ARIZONA from abroad:

• Request your absentee ballot at www.votefromabroad.org. Request to receive your ballot by email

• Rules and deadlines: votefromabroad.org/states/TX

• Requested a ballot in 2025? Start looking for your ballot September 20. (Check your spam folder!)

• On the ballot: ballotpedia.org/Texas_elections,_2025

• If you do not receive your ballot, please contact your LEO, or help@votefromabroad.org.

• If you use the diplomatic pouch at your local US Embassy or Consulate, drop your ballot off no later than September 26.

Find out more here: https://www.votefromabroad.org and here: http://DemocratsAbroad.org/TX-USA

Registration

Ballot Request

Ballot Return

Postmarked by:

Received by:

Find more information and register to vote here: https://www.votefromabroad.org

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