US Issues

Both special federal elections to fill empty seats in Congress and regular state and local elections will take place before the end of 2025. If you are eligible to vote in any of these, be sure to do so. If you have not already registered/requested a ballot, go immediately to FAWCO partners the US Vote Foundation or the Federal Voting...

News from the United States has revealed two new attacks on the rights of overseas voters. The White House threatens an unconstitutional executive order to forbid all voting by mail in US elections and stop the use of some voting machines, aiming to force states to use only paper ballots.

In addition, the House of Representatives is considering a new bill,

• voting from overseas

Special general elections will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 for two seats in the Florida legislature: State Senate District 15 and State House District 40, which represent parts of Orange County. Overseas voters – who are from these districts and intend to return to the USA – should register/request a ballot right away in order to take part...

Attacks on overseas citizens’ right to vote in US elections have escalated. FAWCO has done its best to inform members about these and suggest ways to fight back, and member clubs have taken action. While a couple of immediate dangers seem to have been overcome, another remains and more are under way. More FAWCO clubs and members should join in...