🌟From your DAJ National Officers!
It’s been quite an eventful few weeks, to say the least, and the momentum keeps going! Currently, DA's DNC delegation is partaking in the virtual roll call vote running now until August 5th. Your Executive Committee continues with Get Out The Vote advertising efforts, and leadership is looking to plan events as well.
Interested in helping overseas Americans vote? Join us globally with phonebanking campaigns starting this month on August 14th. Learn to provide further voting guidance through voter assistance. Sign up via our volunteer interest form to help out in DAJ. Our donation page is also open to help support our efforts - any amount helps!
And don’t forget to register and request your ballot today if you haven’t done so yet!
💗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 Special Election
As stated in the last newsletter, there will be a new election held for the vacant National Secretary seat. The Nominations and Election Committee (NEC) is hard at work preparing for this election and will have a schedule ready soon. DAJ membership will be updated accordingly.
Kanto Chapter August Speakeasy
Thursday, August 8th, 7:30pm
Aldgate Pub, Center Gai, Shibuya
Every 2nd Thursday of the month, join fellow chapter members at the Aldgate Pub in Shibuya for good company and conversation. Learn more about Democrats Abroad Japan, talk politics, elections—or not! Bring friends and make new ones!
RSVP 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
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 Rossitto at [email protected].
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
Global phonebanking campaigns in Democrats Abroad will begin on 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. To help reach and mobilize these voters, get trained (or refreshed) for phonebanking here.
Zoom the Vote
Sundays at 4pm-5pm
Need help registering/requesting your 2024 overseas ballot? Get 1:1 live voter help through Zoom the Vote! Asia-Pacific friendly sessions will be held every Sunday at 4pm-5pm, starting August 4th. Access the zoom link here.
🌟Volunteer, Donate
- Interested in helping out? Sign up HERE:
- Support our events and GOTV activities here. Every yen counts!
🌟DAJ on Social Media
Tune in and help spread the word on DAJ!