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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 👈 |
Volunteer! |
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 |
Vote! |
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 |
2022 ELECTIONS BY STATE |
TEXAS - State Primary Election Deadlines |
Texas | Email/Online/Fax | |
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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) | Postmarked by March 1, 2022 Received by March 7, 2022 |
Texas will hold a Democratic Primary to elect U.S. Representatives, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, State Representatives, and State Senators. Read about all 2022 Texas Primary Candidates here. Voter Type
Methods
Due to the pandemic, overseas voters are encouraged to request and return voting materials via email/online/fax. Ballots via email will be released January 15, 2022. Voters requesting emailed ballots should be sure to check their spam/junk filters and secondary inboxes. https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Tou6UkOj_l1YpMgBrD-KMQp5WK-fIgr/view Confirm That Your Ballot Was Accepted and CountedTrack 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 - State Primary Election Deadlines |
North Carolina | Email/Online/Fax | |
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Registration | March 7, 2022 (5PM) | March 7, 2022 (5PM) |
Ballot Request | March 7, 2022 (5PM) | March 7, 2022 (5PM) |
Ballot Return Received | March 8, 2022 (7:30PM) | March 17, 2022 (5PM) |
What is a primary election?
Find out more and register to vote in North Carolina here: https://www.votefromabroad.org/states/OH |
NORTH CAROLINA - State Runoff Election Deadlines |
North Carolina - Federal Primary Runoff | Election Day May 17, 2022 |
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Registration | May 16, 2022 (5PM) |
Ballot Request | May 16, 2022 (5PM) |
Ballot Return Received | Email/Online/Fax May 17, 2022 (7:30PM) Mail May 26 (5PM) |
What is a runoff election?
Find out more and register to vote in North Carolina here: https://www.votefromabroad.org/states/OH |
INDIANA - State Primary Election Deadlines |
Indiana - State Primary | Email/Fax | |
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Registration* | April 25, 2022 | April 25, 2022 |
Ballot Request | May 2, 2022 (12PM) | April 21, 2022 |
Ballot Return | May 3, 2022 (6PM) | May 3, 2022* |
Due to the pandemic, overseas voters are encouraged to request and return materials via email/online/fax. *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 |
Ohio - State Primary | Email/Fax/Online | |
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Registration | April 4, 2022 | April 4, 2022 |
Ballot Request | April 30, 2022 (12PM) | April 30, 2022 (12 PM Eastern) |
Ballot Return | Received by: May 3, 2022 (12:01AM) | Sent by: May 3, 2022 (12:01AM)* |
*Ballot Return: Ballots must still be received by the 10th day after the election.Due to the pandemic, overseas voters are encouraged to request and return materials via email/online/fax.
Find more information and register to vote in Ohio here: https://www.votefromabroad.org/states/OH |
GET OUT THE VOTE GUIDES |
ONBOARDING |
Volunteer Resources
GOTV - Voter Turn-Out Resources
Global Voter Assistance Training: Helping Voters Register & Request Ballots
Global Voter Assistance Training: Basics
Voter Assistance Training: Level 1
Voter Assistance Training: Level 2
https://democratsabroad.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/StudyAbroad
Voter Help Events: Checklist for "Day-Of" Event
2022 DA CallHub PhoneBanking - Excerpt List
China-Specific Volunteer Resources
How to return Ballots by Mail or Fax:
2020.08.29_VFA_INSTRUCTIONS.pdfLogistics Guidance:
DA Vote From Abroad Training - July 11, 2020 | |
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DA Vote from Abroad Training - June 13, 2020 | |
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
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!
Print and complete a Fax, Email-to-Fax Coversheet.pdf
Add your completed FPCA/FWAB/Ballot
E-mail all attachments to fax@fvap.gov
Contact your LEO to confirm receipt
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.
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 |
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