DA Lake Chapala     |    Zoom   |    Sat, March 4 @ 1 pm

Join us at our Annual General Meeting. 

More details to come, including Zoom link. 

DA Mexico    |    Zoom    |    Mon, Feb 20 @ 4 pm 

Mark Your Calendar. One of our most popular, FREE speaker topics! 
More details to come. 

DA Lake Chapala     |   Pranzo   |     Wed, Feb 8 @ 10 am

RSVP or just show up. See you there!

Note: We will now meet once a month at Pranzo. 

DA Lake Chapala  |  Mark Your Calendar for March 2-30.

Join us for our 10th Annual Film Festival.

One Way to Help?
DONATE!

Help support our LOCAL efforts to Get Out the Vote, Voter Education, Expat Information, Events and so much more.  Please donate here today: 

It's the best investment you can make to protect Reproductive Rights, Voting Rights,
your Social Security, Marriage Rights and more. Thank you for your support!

Now get ready to vote in 2023!

SEVERAL STATES have hugely important races for
Governor, Secretary of State and more. 

Next State with 2023 Elections: VIRGINIA in mid-February. 

GA Voters: How to Return Your Senate Runoff Ballot.

We can elect Reverend Warnock again—with your help!

Important: Whether you voted in the 2022 Midterms or not, you can still vote in the GA Runoff if already registered in Georgia.

Details and your next steps:

If You HAVE NOT Voted in the Runoff Yet:

Find your original Runoff Ballot in your email.
Search for "Enhanced Ballot Email Generator" (from [email protected]).  

Or request a new Runoff Ballot here (sent to you by email). 

1. By Nov. 15 (strongly recommended): Find your original Midterm Ballot in your email. This email also includes your Runoff Ballot.
2. No later than Nov. 16: Return ballot via courier mail or mail forwarding service such as iShop&Mail, Mail Boxes, Etc. and so on. 
3. If there are no mail forwarding services near you, you'll need to send by DHL or FedEx.
4. After Nov. 16: You must use DHL or FedEx, elect the no-signature option.
5. Call or email to confirm receipt and acceptance. See GA Contact Info below.

If you CANNOT find or receive your Runoff Ballot by Nov. 15:

1. Vote here using the FVAP Federal Write-In Ballot (FWAB).  
2. No later than Dec. 1: Print, sign and mail your Runoff Ballot only by DHL or FedEx, elect the no signature option.
3. Call or email to confirm receipt and acceptance. See GA Contact Info below.

Important Notes:
Your FWAB will not be accepted if it's mailed in the U.S.
You can only return your GA Runoff Ballot by mail.
Embassy or consulate diplomatic pouch is not an option. 

ALREADY Voted in Runoff?

1. Great! Now call or email to confirm your Ballot was received and accepted.
2. See GA Contact Info below.

Georgia Runoff Contact Info

1. Go to votefromabroad.org/states/GA.
2. Then, scroll down to the Find Your Election Office section for contact info.
3. Call or email your local election office.

Runoff Questions

Email [email protected]

Thank you for voting in the critical Georgia Runoff.
Let's clinch a real Democratic Party Senate Majority!

NEW PAGE TO COME

Huge Thanks to Everyone Who Voted!

Georgia Runoff Election details to come very shortly. 

How to Help.
DONATE!

Help support our LOCAL efforts to Get Out the Vote. Donate here today: 

It's the best investment you can make to protect Reproductive Rights, Voting Rights,
your Social Security, Marriage Rights and more. Thank you for your support!

September is the Smartest Month to Vote.

Step 1: Request your Ballot now (if you haven't already in 2022).
For more voting details, see the info at right. >>

How to Help.
DONATE!

Help support our LOCAL efforts to Get Out the Vote. Donate here today: 

It's the best investment you can make to protect Reproductive Rights, Voting Rights,
your Social Security, Marriage Rights and more. Thank you for your support!

DONATE!

Help support our LOCAL efforts to Get Out the Vote. Donate here today: 

It's the best investment you can make to protect Reproductive Rights, Voting Rights,
your Social Security, Marriage Rights and more. Thank you for your support!

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VOLUNTEER AND DONATE!

Introducing an innovative Democrats Abroad Lake Chapala program
that includes special perks for you.

Team Victory!  {Logo to come, with possible tagline}
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Join us so we can do more, be more and–yes we can!—win those U.S. midterms.

What you’ll get—besides satisfaction of doing the right thing!—includes:

• A Democrats Abroad mug.
• Two-for-the-price-of-one drinks at many Democrats Abroad gatherings.
• Customized badge linking you with Democrats Abroad.
• One-on-one opportunity to meet with DA leaders to tailor your volunteer commitment.

We’re guessing that you, like us, are heartsick at the Supreme Court’s decision on abortion rights,
the Jan. 6 hearings and so much more—and wish you could help make things better.  

Well, now’s your chance!

Why we need your help now.

We are the largest chapter of U.S. residents in Mexico and also one of the most active. In fact. this election year starting in February, we began assisting voters virtually every week at the Lake Chapala Society (LCS). It's a lot of work but so worth it as we've helped hundreds of voters request their ballots and more.  

Plus, on selected Fridays beginning in July, we're adding tables at LCS. Voter assistance is our primary purpose, and we are happy to be providing increased assistance opportunities for the primaries and general election.

But frankly, despite our vast membership, we’re an all-volunteer organization and stretched very thin—in terms of volunteers as well as the budget to pay for media advertisements about how we help get you all registered.

Our answer is a new program: Team Victory!

Team Victory combines increased volunteer help with more stable fund-raising.

We’re inviting you to join Team Victory. Volunteer and also become a Dems Abroad donor.*  Here's how:

• Donate $150 or more in 2022 and commit to future donations to Democrats Abroad Lake Chapala. You can even make 12 monthly $12.50 payments. Couples get a special rate of $225 for both of you. And we will assist with online credit card donations, just to make it easier. 
• As for volunteer help, you can make voter phone calls from home. Or work with us at LCS to help voters request their ballots. And there are many other volunteer opportunities available. 

*You´re an automatic Team Victory member, if you already donated $150 or more in 2022 and volunteer with us. We so appreciate it!

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To find out more about Team Victory—and to sign up for your online donation and to volunteer:

• Email [email protected] 
• Or stop by the Democrats Abroad table at the Lake Chapala Society—under the blue umbrellas on the patio just inside the LCS grounds—on Friday, July 8, 11 am–1 pm. {More dates to come.}  

AGAIN, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

U.S. Citizens: Midterm voting is here! 

September is the SMARTEST month
to Vote from Mexico. 

Why wait? And spend more money to return your ballot by mail?*

Everybody: Your most important dates to vote in the Midterms: 

SEPTEMBER 19 (Ballot REQUEST):

Strongly recommended that you request your ballot by this date. 
Visit VoteFromAbroad.org

• Already requested your ballot earlier in 2022? Voted in your state's 2022 primary?
  You're good to go. 
• Once requested, everyone should receive their ballot by email Sept. 24 (or super close).

SEPTEMBER 25-30 (Ballot RETURN Week):

Strongly recommended dates...whether you must vote by mail or your state offers email, fax, etc. options. 

Questions? Need help? Visit us at Lake Chapala Society (LCS) for Voter Assistance on
Mondays, September 5, 12 and  19 from 10-12:30.

MORE HELP during Ballot RETURN Week! Visit us at LCS on September 26, 27 and 30.
Two extra assistance days to get your ballot sent and counted!

* ⚠️Important! Ballot Return Required by Postal Mail Only in these states:
         AR, CT, GA, IA, ID, IL, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WY. 

Questions? Email [email protected]

T H A N K   Y O U  for voting!

No need to RSVP. Just show up.

Check back here often for your latest in-person Voter Assistance options.
For 2022, our goal is to offer two locations: one in Ajijic and one in Chapala / Riberas.
Questions? Email [email protected]

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View our recent DA speaker events here:

• Bridging Cultures: U.S. Retirees & Returning Hispanics 
• Expat Taxation Challenges: Possible Solutions and more

Thanks for counting on DA Lake Chapala, Mexico to stay informed about things
that matter to U.S. Citizens.

And be sure to Vote in 2022 like your life depends on it! 

View our recent DA speaker events here:

• Bridging Cultures: U.S. Retirees & Returning Hispanics 
• Expat Taxation Challenges: Possible Solutions and more

Thanks for counting on DA Lake Chapala, Mexico to stay informed about things that matter to U.S. Citizens.

And be sure to Vote in 2022 like your life depends on it! 

Enter to win by this Thursday—and raise funds for GOTV 2022.

Just enter by this Thursday, Nov. 18. 

Proceeds from this prize draw will help us Get Out the Vote (GOTV) from Mexico—and the greater Lake Chapala area. 

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HOW IT WORKS

Enter and you could win an iPhone, Samsung mobile phone or the estimated dollar value ($1,000 usd)!

All entries are due this coming Thursday, November 18. 

Winner will be announced very shortly after. 

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HOW TO ENTER

Donate the following and you will receive:

1 chance:        $10 usd
5 chances:     $40 usd
10 chances:   $70 usd

You can enter via PAYPAL or DIRECT DEPOSIT 
PayPal:
paypal.me/DAMXNational

Direct Bank Transfer:
Santander; Account: 60-62118339-6; Clabe: 014910606211833960;
Brian Lawrence Moran (DAMX Treasurer)

Please include 1) Prize Draw 2) Your Name and 3) Your Email in the notes when paying, to insure our ability to contact you if you win!

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We can win in 2022 with your help—and you might win a new phone too. 

Thank you for your generosity and support!
Will Chapman, Chair, Democrats Abroad Mexico
John Boothby, Chair, Democrats Abroad–Lake Chapala, Mexico

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Disclaimers:
1) You need to be a U.S. Citizen of voting age and a member of Democrats Abroad Mexico to participate.
2) DAMX Reserves the right to cancel this prize draw if financial objectives are not met ($1,000). Refunds will be provided to all participants.
Questions about how to make a donation? Email our DAMX Treasurer, Brian Moran, at [email protected]

Enter to win—and raise funds for GOTV 2022 at the same time.

Just enter by this Saturday, Nov. 13 at midnight!

Proceeds from this prize draw will help us Get Out the Vote (GOTV) from Mexico—and the greater Lake Chapala area. 

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HOW IT WORKS

Enter and you could win an iPhone, Samsung mobile phone or the estimated dollar value ($1,000 usd)!

All entries are due this coming Saturday, November 13^th by midnight!

Winner will be announced Saturday, November 20th.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

HOW TO ENTER

Donate the following and you will receive:

1 chance:        $10 usd
5 chances:     $40 usd
10 chances:   $70 usd

You can enter via PAYPAL or DIRECT DEPOSIT 
PayPal:
paypal.me/DAMXNational

Direct Bank Transfer:
Santander; Account: 60-62118339-6; Clabe: 014910606211833960;
Brian Lawrence Moran (DAMX Treasurer)

Please include 1) Prize Draw 2) Your Name and 3) Your Email in the notes when paying, to insure our ability to contact you if you win!

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

We can win in 2022 with your help—and you might win a new phone too. 

Thank you for your generosity and support!
Will Chapman, Chair, Democrats Abroad Mexico
John Boothby, Chair, Democrats Abroad–Lake Chapala, Mexico

______________________________________________________

Disclaimers:
1) You need to be a U.S. Citizen of voting age and a member of Democrats Abroad Mexico to participate.
2) DAMX Reserves the right to cancel this prize draw if financial objectives are not met ($1,000). Refunds will be provided to all participants.
Questions about how to make a donation? Email our DAMX Treasurer, Brian Moran, at [email protected]