State Parties: Winning with your Voters from Abroad

Candidates: Win with Your Voters Abroad

The Abroad Advantage

The margin of victory in your election this year lives overseas. An estimated 9 million Americans live outside the US, and hundreds of thousands of them may be eligible to vote in your state. Even better, we are the bluest of blue voting groups. (It’s hard to find an American abroad who doesn’t enjoy universal health care; our votes reflect our experiences).  

But voting from abroad can be challenging - some Americans don’t know they can vote, or how to vote. And almost all midterm voters abroad vote with little information about who they are voting for. Candidates typically do not reach out and ask for the abroad vote. 

Until this year. And YOU. This year, Democrats Abroad is encouraging Democratic candidates to ask your voters for their vote. You make the ask, and we help the voters with voter registration and ballot return from abroad.

💡 The Ace Up Your Sleeve

Most campaigns don't consider engaging voters abroad. But this year, you can reach them directly. 

You ask for their vote, we help them cast it.

Here’s How You Win Their Votes:

  1. Record a short video — use our sample script below.
  2. Post and share:
    • Social Media Outreach
    • Canvassers
    • Digital Ads
  3. Tag DemocratsAbroad!
  4. Add VoteFromAbroad.org to your campaign website — help your voters abroad register and request their ballots.

Sample Video Script

“I’m [Your Name], running for [Position] in [State].
Did you know that you can vote this year? [State] voters living abroad can vote in federal (and local) elections this year.*
Please visit VoteFromAbroad.org to register as a voter abroad, request your ballot, and make your voice heard.
Your vote counts — and I’m counting on you!”

*This varies, please see your state rules.

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Your Canvassers Can Help

When a canvasser door knocks, they will often hear about a family member living abroad for work or school.  They don’t need to check “no vote” beside that name now - instead they can ask families to send their abroad voters to the non-partisan website:  VoteFromAbroad.org. Whether they're a student abroad, a digital nomad, or permanently settled elsewhere - send them to VFA and the experienced voter assistance team will take it from there.

Digital Ads = Real Results

In 2024, our targeted ads for state races increased voter turnout abroad and flipped key states blue. You can reach your voters with data-driven, cost-effective digital outreach.  

Have questions? Ask us for the one pager on targeting voters abroad. Email [email protected].

Who we are:

Democrats Abroad is the official Democratic Party arm for the 9 million Americans living outside the United States. Our members live in more than 190 countries around the globe and vote in every state and Congressional district in the U.S. Our Voter Assistance team has been helping voters abroad request their ballots, return them, and ensure they are counted - for more than 25 years.
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