🌟From your DAJ National Officers!
Global phonebanking campaigns start from today! Are you able to make some calls and help us be the margin of victory? Get phonebanking trained and sign into CallHub to start calling and mobilizing members to vote!
Also this month, nominations open for DAJ’s Special Election, social events in the Kansai region, and various volunteer training sessions. Please check below for more details. As always, if you’re interested in helping out, sign up to volunteer here or donate here to support our efforts. And most importantly, if you haven’t done so already, register and request your ballot!
💗Your Executive Committee
Anna (Chair), Eric (Vice Chair), and Raymond (Treasurer)
DA Japan Events: https://www.democratsabroad.org/jp_events
Vote from Abroad https://www.votefromabroad.org
🌟DAJ and DA Asia-Pacific News and Upcoming Events
DAJ 2024 National Secretary Special Election
The 2024 Nomination and Election Committee (NEC) of Democrats Abroad Japan (DAJ) is proud to call a special election for National Secretary and has created the following election calendar:
- August 18th (Sun): Nominations open
- September 7th (Sat): Nominations close
- September 9th (Mon): Ballots distributed and voting begins
- September 28th (Sat) at 11:59pm: Deadline for returning ballots
- September 30th (Mon): Ballot counting
- Results announced within 15 days of ballot counting
The full announcement, including roles of the National Secretary, nomination procedure, and distribution of ballots, can be viewed here.
Kansai Chapter August Speakeasy
Thursday August 22nd 7pm - 9pm
Blarney Stone, Umeda, Osaka
Join the Kansai Chapter every 4th Thursday at Blarney Stone in Umeda for the monthly Speakeasy.
Address: 530-0057 Osaka, Kita Ward, Sonezaki, 2 Chome−10−15 曽根崎センタービル 6F
Come with friends or make new ones!
RSVP here.
Women’s Equality Day event
Sunday August 25th
Kyoto
Save the date! DAJ is planning an event for Women’s Equality Day, taking place in Kyoto. Stay tuned for more details.
Call for Volunteers: VoteFromAbroad Table at Temple University Japan
Friday August 30th 12pm
We are looking for volunteers to work VoteFromAbroad tables during Temple University Japan’s orientation, helping to inform incoming students about voting while overseas. The times are Friday August 30th 12pm - 3pm at the Clubs Fair and Friday August 30th 12pm - 1pm at the main hall on campus. For anyone who is interested and/or would like more details, please contact Sarajean Rossito at [email protected].
Asia-Pacific Volunteer Meet Up and GOTV Basics
Saturday August 31st 4pm - 6pm
Virtual
For new members and volunteers! Meet other voters, find out more about Democrats Abroad, discuss how you can make a difference in 2024, and learn the basics of Get Out The Vote (GOTV)! The first hour will be a new member and volunteer meet up, and the second hour will be a GOTV workshop.
RSVP here.
Phonebanking Training
Various Dates
Japan Friendly Times: August 21st 9am, August 25th 6pm, August 31st 7pm
Virtual
Phonebanking is one of the easiest and most effective ways to turn out the vote of Democrats Abroad around the globe. Whether you’re a new caller or an experienced caller who needs a refresher, welcome! Learn how to make calls from the comfort of your own computer at your own time, and join the campaigns for 2024.
All training information (including live trainings) can be viewed here. (recorded trainings also available)
Voter Assistance Trainings
Various Dates/Times
Japan Friendly Times: August 18th 3pm, August 25th 3pm, September 1st 3pm
Virtual
Guide members through the process of voting from abroad this election year. You’ll learn to provide guidance on ballot request and return, the Intercom Voter Help Desk, or Voter Assistance Zoom Rooms. More information and live trainings can be viewed here. (recorded trainings also available)
Live Voter Help
Various Dates/Times
Japan Friendly Times: Sundays at 4pm-5pm
Virtual
Need help registering/requesting your 2024 overseas ballot? Get 1:1 support via Zoom through Live Voter Help! Find all available times or request an appointment here.
New Social Media
The Kansai Chapter recently created an Instagram account. Follow to stay informed of any DAJ events happening in the Kansai area! And follow the official DAJ Instagram account as well!
How Vote in 2024 from Japan
REQUEST YOUR 2024 ABSENTEE BALLOT TODAY
Remember! As a U.S. citizen, you have the right to vote in U.S. Federal elections, but deadlines to register may be approaching fast. Visit VoteFromAbroad.org to register and request your ballot today. VotefromAbroad.org also has all the state-by-state info you need, such as deadlines and ballot return methods. And for a one-page roundup of how to vote from Japan, visit our dedicated page on the DAJ website here. Tell your friends and family!
🌟DA Global News and Upcoming Events
Phonebanking Campaigns
Starting August 14th and continuing through November
Virtual
Global phonebanking campaigns in Democrats Abroad begin August 14th, and we need all hands on deck to reach every member. The first campaign will focus on DA members in battleground states and districts that require return by mail. Calls can be made in your own home at your own time. To help reach and mobilize these voters, log into your CallHub account and check available campaigns here. For more information, check the Phonebanking Info for Our Callers page.
Saving Our Democracy Event: Thomas Zimmer on Project 2025
Thursday August 15th 1am
Join Democrats Abroad and Thomas Zimmer for a unique discussion about Project 2025. A historian and professor, Zimmer has been writing, lecturing, and podcasting on this issue non-stop. Find out who is behind Project 2025, and connect the dots between J.D. Vance and the tech-bro billionaire class (Peter Thiel, Elon Musk and David Sacks). Democracy depends on an informed populace.
RSVP here.
*Tiny Action* Ask your Dem House Candidate where they stand on American Abroad issues
Until September 21st
From the DA Global Taxation Force: Contact your House Democratic candidate to fill the Americans abroad questionnaire before overseas ballots go out. Click here for instructions.
🌟Volunteer, Donate
- Interested in helping out? Sign up HERE:
- Support our events and GOTV activities here. Every yen counts!
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