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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!

👉 http://www.votefromabroad.org 👈

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 in 2022!!!

Contact: callhub-helpdesk@democratsabroad.org

Get Certified: www.democratsabroad.org/phonebanking_training
After training and a short quiz, volunteers will receive a link to sign up for Callhub and campaigns!

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 2022!!!

Get Certified: https://democratsabroad.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/Intercom
After training and a short quiz, volunteers will receive a link to sign up for Intercom and assist voters directly!

Vote!

REGISTER TO VOTE & REQUEST YOUR 2022 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 INFORMATION

BALLOT RETURN RULES VARY BY STATE - DETAILS BELOW

IF YOU STILL DON'T HAVE YOUR BALLOT, contact your local election officials — look them up, and check your voter registration status, and track your ballot for your state here: VoteFromAbroad.org/states. Fill out a BACK UP BALLOT

(NOTE: If you asked to have your ballot sent to you via email, make sure you check your email SPAM folder!)

BALLOT RETURN BY POSTAL MAIL REQUIRED

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

EMAIL or ONLINE BALLOT RETURN ALLOWED

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

FAX BALLOT RETURN ALLOWED

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

EMAIL TO FAX SERVICES

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).

NEED HELP?!

CONTACT US!

  • 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

    • Wednesdays: Midnight to 4AM China (Tuesdays at Noon-4PM Washington DC/EST)

    • Thursdays: Midnight to 4AM China (Wednesdays at Noon-4PM Washington DC/EST)

    • Saturdays: 4PM to 6PM China (4AM-6AM Washington DC/EST)

    • Sundays: 11PM to 3AM China (11AM-3PM Washington DC/EST)

  • Come to a Voter Registration Event! Don't wait - state deadlines began to close October 9!

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

HAPPY VOTING!

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

These battleground states have mail-only ballot return:

  • Georgia

  • Kentucky

  • Michigan

  • Minnesota

  • New Hampshire

  • Ohio

  • Pennsylvania

  • Texas

  • Wisconsin

Voter Protection Issues

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

2022 ELECTIONS BY STATE

TEXAS - Primary Runoff Election Deadlines

TX - Primary Runoff

Email/Online/Fax

Mail

Registration

May 4, 2022

  • For voters who are requesting and eligible to receive a full ballot with both state and federal races

  • Any voters who are not yet registered will receive a ballot for federal offices only

May 4, 2022

  • For voters who are requesting and eligible to receive a full ballot with both state and federal races

  • Any voters who are not yet registered will receive a ballot for federal offices only

Ballot Request

Received by: May 13, 2022

Postmarked by: May 4, 2022 Received by: May 13, 2022

Ballot Return

Received by: May 24, 2022 (7PM)

Fax only if you are:

  • If in a hostile fire pay, imminent danger pay, or combat zone

  • Spouse or dependent of a member of the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine on active duty

Postmarked by: May 24, 2022 Received by: May 31, 2022

  • All Texas voters can return ballots via postal mail.

Methods

  • Registration: Email or Fax or Mail
    We recommend against sending in your voter registration or ballot request form by fax as you must also mail in the original form AND it must be received within 4 business days after the fax was sent.

  • Ballot Request: Email or Fax or Mail
    We recommend against sending in your voter registration or ballot request form by fax as you must also mail in the original form AND it must be received within 4 business days after the fax was sent.

  • Ballot Return: Fax or Mail
    All Texas voters must return ballots by mail, unless a voter is active duty military or eligible family member who is in a hostile fire pay, imminent danger pay, or combat zone. The aforementioned may return ballots via Fax.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Tou6UkOj_l1YpMgBrD-KMQp5WK-fIgr/view

Confirm That Your Ballot Was Accepted and Counted

Track your ballot status online using the https://webservices.sos.state.tx.us/FPCA/index.aspx, or contact your local election office directly.

Find out more and register to vote in Texas here: https://www.votefromabroad.org/elections/FL

NORTH CAROLINA - Primary Runoff Election Deadlines

NC - Primary Runoff

Email/Online/Fax

Mail

Registration

May 16, 2022 (5PM)

May 16, 2022 (5PM)

Ballot Request

May 16, 2022 (5PM)

May 16, 2022 (5PM)

Ballot Return Received

May 17, 2022 (7:30PM)

Postmarked by: May 16, 2022 Received by: May 26, 2022 at 5PM

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.

Find out more and register to vote in North Carolina here: https://www.votefromabroad.org/states/OH

ALABAMA - Primary Election Deadlines

AL - Primary

Online

Mail

Registration*

May 9, 2022

Ballot Request

May 17, 2022

Ballot Return*

May 24, 2022

Postmarked by: May 24, 2022

Received by: May 31, 2022

*Ballots can be returned via Postal Mail or Online.
Alabama voters may return their ballot by online upload only if the voter requested their ballot be sent to them by Email/Online. Alabama ballot requires signatures from 2 witnesses who are at least 18 years old.

Find more information and register to vote in Alabama here: https://www.votefromabroad.org/states/AL

ARKANSAS - Primary Election Deadlines

AR - Primary

Mail

Registration

April 25, 2022

Ballot Request**

May 17 2022

Ballot Return

Postmarked by: May 24, 2022

Received by: June 3, 2022 (5PM)*

*Election materials must be received by close of business local time

**Ballot Request by Email, Fax or Mail: Most Arkansas counties accept a ballot request by email or fax, but some require it be sent in by postal mail. If you send in your ballot request by email or fax, be sure to contact your Local Election Official to confirm they will accept it.

Find more information here: https://www.votefromabroad.org/states/AR

GEORGIA - Primary Election Deadlines

GA - Primary

Email/Fax

Mail

Registration

April 25, 2022

April 25, 2022

Ballot Request

May 13, 2022

May 13, 2022

Ballot Return

May 24, 2022

Postmarked by: May 24, 2022

Received by: May 27, 2022

Information for Georgia voters can be found here: https://www.votefromabroad.org/states/GA

IDAHO - Primary Election Deadlines

ID - Primary

Mail

Registration

April 22, 2022

Ballot Request (Mail/Email/Fax)

May 6, 2022 (5PM)

Ballot Return

May 17, 2022

*Ballot requests must be received by close of business local time

Delivery Methods

  • Registration: Mail

  • Ballot Request: Email/Fax/Mail

  • Ballot Return: Mail

Find more information on voting in Idaho, visit: https://www.votefromabroad.org/states/ID

KENTUCKY - Primary Election Deadlines

KY - Primary

Email/Fax

Mail

Registration

April 18, 2022 (4PM)

Postmarked by: April 18, 2022

Ballot Request*

May 10, 2022 (5PM)

May 10, 2022 (5PM)

Ballot Return

Received by: May 17, 2022 (6PM)

*Election materials must be received by close of business local time.

Delivery Methods

  • Registration: Email/Fax/Mail

  • Ballot Request: Email/Fax/Mail

  • Ballot Return: Mail

Find more information and register to vote in Kentucky here: https://www.votefromabroad.org/states/KY

OREGON - Primary Election Deadlines

OR - Primary

Email/Fax/Online*

Mail

Registration

April 26, 2022 (11:59PM)

Postmarked by: April 18, 2022

Ballot Request*

May 17, 2022

May 12, 2022

Ballot Return

May 17, 2022 (8PM)

Postmarked by: May 17, 2022

Received by: May 24, 2022

Election materials must be received by local times listed above.
*Oregon mails a ballot to every registered voter. To be included in the UOCAVA mailing, please make sure you are registered at least 50 days before the election. For those registering after 50 days before the election, a ballot will automatically be mailed to you upon acceptance of the new registration. If there is not enough time for mail delivery, download your ballot at http://oregonvotes.gov/myballot.

Delivery Methods

  • Registration: Email/Fax/Mail/Online*

  • Ballot Request” Email/Fax/Mail

  • Ballot Return: Email/Fax/Mail

*All voters must have an Oregon State identification card to use Oregon’s online voter registration system. Voters do not, however, need ID to use http://www.votefromabroad.org/

Register to vote in Oregon here: https://www.votefromabroad.org/states/OR

PENNSYLVANIA - Primary Election Deadlines

PA - Primary

Email/Fax

Mail

Registration

May 2, 2022

May 2, 2022

Ballot Request

May 16, 2022

May 16, 2022

Ballot Return

May 16, 2022

Postmarked by: May 16, 2022

Received by: May 24 (5PM)*

*PA Ballot Return: Ballots must still be received by 5:00 PM on the 7th day after the election. Please mail your voting materials early enough to account for mail delivery times.

Find more information on voting in Pennsylvania here: https://www.votefromabroad.org/states/PA

GET OUT THE VOTE GUIDES

ONBOARDING

Volunteer Resources

NEW! FAQs: 2022 Voting From Abroad -VFA 👈👈👈

GOTV - Voter Turn-Out Resources

Level 1: Module 1 - Registering and Requesting Ballots

Level 1: Voting Basics

Voter Assistance Training: Level 1

Voter Assistance Training: Level 2

2021 GOTV Handbook

https://democratsabroad.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/StudyAbroad

Voter Help Events: Checklist for "Day-Of" Event

2022 DA CallHub PhoneBanking - Excerpt List

/wiki/spaces/CallHub/pages/6968311809

2020 VFA - One Pagers (No GPP)

China-Specific Volunteer Resources

DA Vote From Abroad Training - July 11, 2020

DA Vote from Abroad Training - June 13, 2020



Donate http://www.democratsabroad.org/donate_cn

VotefromAbroad.org Resources

TERMS TO KNOW

FPCA

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.

FVAP Return Guidance

https://www.fvap.gov/

E-Mail or FAX

If 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!

  1. Print and complete a Fax, Email-to-Fax Coversheet.pdf

  2. Add your completed FPCA/FWAB/Ballot

  3. E-mail all attachments to fax@fvap.gov

  4. Contact your LEO to confirm receipt

MAIL

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)

  • FPCA Postage-Paid Return Envelope

  • Ballot Return and FWAB Postage-Paid Return Envelope

  • Ballot Return and FWAB Security Envelope

Standard Europe Envelope Size (C4)

  • FPCA Postage-Paid Return Envelope

  • Ballot Return and FWAB Postage-Paid Return Envelope

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.

2022 Election Dates

DACN created fliers for 2021

Volunteers 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.

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