🌟From your 2023-25 DAJ National Officers!
Summer is officially here. Despite the rain and heat, we hope you might be able to attend at least one of DAJ’s upcoming social events, including the return of Kansai’s monthly Speakeasy. Voting is also currently under-way for DAJ’s Special Election for electing the positions of National Secretary and all Members-at-Large. Check below for more information. And as always, sign up to volunteer here and donate to DAJ here.
💗Your 2023-2025 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
2024 DAJ Special Election
Voting is currently open for the 2024 DAJ Special Election. An email with the subject “[BALLOT ENCLOSED] DAJ Special Election]” went out on June 14th containing the details for voting. Please be sure to check.
There are two ways to vote:
- Fill out a digital ballot
- Print and fill out a PDF of the ballot
All ballots must be received by Sunday July 7th at 23:59.
Vote tallying will occur on Monday July 8th at 19:00 online via Webex and is open to observers.
Link to Webex here
Password: dems
For more information, visit the Special Election webpage on the Democrats Abroad Japan website.
For any questions or concerns, please contact the 2024 Special Election NEC at [email protected].
Please note: This election is for an election within Democrats Abroad Japan, not any federal election in the United States.
Juneteenth Celebration in Kyoto RECAP
Thank you to all who attended the Juneteenth event in Kyoto on June 16th. Great turnout!
For the next event in Kyoto, an Independence Day picnic is being planned for the weekend of July 6th/7th. Stay tuned for more details.
Kansai Chapter June Speakeasy
Thursday, June 27th 7pm - 9pm
Blarney Stone, Umeda, Osaka
Kansai’s Speakeasy is back at a new location. The event will now be held at Blarney Stone in Umeda. Here's the address: 530-0057 Osaka, Kita Ward, Sonezaki, 2 Chome−10−15 曽根崎センタービル 6F
Hope to see you there!
RSVP here.
Independence Day Potluck in Kanto
Saturday, July 6th 3pm - 6pm
Yoyogi Park
Come celebrate Independence Day with a Fourth of July potluck picnic on Saturday, July 6 from 3pm ~ 6pm at Yoyogi Park!
The event is completely BYOB, but someone from the DAJ Kanto team will arrive early to claim the area. Bringing any blankets/tarps if you have any would be highly appreciated!
This event is open to all so feel free to bring your friends (DAJ members or not)!
RSVP here.
Kanto Chapter July Speakeasy
Thursday, July 11th, 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
Nagoya Summer Trivia Night
Thursday, July 25th 7:30pm
Come for our first-ever DAJ Tokai Trivia Night! Teams will match knowledge of US-themed trivia for fun & prizes, only ¥1000 per person!
RSVP here.
Volunteer Opportunity: Article Writing
Do you like to write? We can help you share your voice! We are looking for members who may be interested in writing articles regarding staying politically involved while abroad, voting from abroad, etc that can be submitted to online publications which accept guest written articles. If you are interested in writing such an article, please send an email to [email protected].
How Vote in 2024 from Japan
REQUEST YOUR 2024 ABSENTEE BALLOT TODAY
Remember! As an overseas voter, your voter registration and ballot requests must be filed each calendar year so that you can vote in every election in 2024. Visit VoteFromAbroad.org to request your ballot. Ask for your ballot to be sent by email. Plan to vote in your state’s Democratic primary for Senate, State Representative or other non-presidential offices? It may be coming up fast! VotefromAbroad.org has all the state-by-state info you need. 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
Zoom the Vote
Sunday June 30th 4pm-5pm
Need help registering/requesting your 2024 overseas ballot? Get 1:1 live voter help through Zoom the Vote! Access the zoom link here.
*ACTION* Tell the IRS your pension isn’t a foreign trust today!
Until July 8th
Less than 2 weeks left to tell the IRS that your non-US pension or savings aren't a foreign trust. Click here to submit your comment.
If you're looking for some inspiration, the Taxation Task Force has just submitted its comment for the record. Read the Taxation Task Force's submission here
Global Phonebanking Campaigns
Starting August 14th
The start date for the first phonebanking campaign to DA members has been moved up to August 14th. This campaign will reach out to members who vote in battleground states/Congressional districts who must return their ballot by mail and who live in areas with unreliable mail service.
If you're interested in helping to mobilize these voters and are new to phonebanking or need a refresher, get trained here.
🌟Volunteer, Donate
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- Support our events and GOTV activities here. Every yen counts!
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