Writing in the New York Times Magazine on October 11, The Ethicist considered a question about voting from overseas from Kim, who has moved permanently to Sweden and asked, “I’m an American living abroad. Should I vote in US elections?” The answer is YES.
Millions of (non-military) Americans live outside the USA. We are good citizens of both the land...
Elections in Virginia and Louisiana will determine, among other things, who will run the 2024 federal elections in those states. If you’re from either state, be sure to take part. Act now; deadlines for registration and ballot requests are close!
Virginians will vote for candidates in the General Assembly and local offices; election day is Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
This article was updated to add further information on September 11, 2023.
The time from now through the 2024 election cycle may constitute the toughest test yet of democracy in the United States of America. Many groups and individuals – from all political parties and at all levels of society – are working hard to preserve democratic institutions and the...
Overseas Ohioans who intend to return to the USA need to take part in the upcoming special state-level election. To do so, register/request your ballot today! Go to the US Vote Foundation to register/request your ballot and see Ohio voting requirements and information.
A referendum has been called for the citizens of Ohio to vote on a proposed amendment to...
Special elections in Oklahoma will be held in numerous districts throughout the state for propositions and candidates. Overseas voters who mean to return to the USA can vote in these elections, but need to register/request a ballot now in order to do so. Voter registrations/ballot requests must be emailed, faxed or postmarked by Friday, May 19, 2023.
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From the viewpoint of federal elections (presidency and US Congress), 2023 is an off year, with only special federal elections taking place. But overseas voters who intend to return to the USA at some point can take part in the many state and local elections scheduled for this year. (Do remember that checking the “intend to return” box when registering...
Throughout its work to encourage overseas Americans to vote in the 2022 elections in the USA, FAWCO’s US Voting Committee stressed the need for active citizenship to protect US democracy. The election results brought good news and bad news. The good news is that voters within and outside the US won significant victories for democracy. The bad news is that...