The 2018 midterms elections are almost here. Thanks for helping make 2018 a successful year. We have added thousands of members this year, made thousands of phone banking calls, and had a whole lot of events and marches this year.
Thousands of Americans abroad have already requested, received and returned their ballots. If you have already voted? Great! Tell the world by sharing this meme with your friends and family.
Your ballot will be counted if it arrives in time. Don't miss out! Know your deadlines and exercise your right to vote this year. Find your state's deadlines here. If your state allows ballots to be returned by email please use this method to get your ballot in on time.
Some states require that ballots must be returned by regular mail or fax. If you do not have access to a fax machine, you can use the DoD FAX SERVICE to return your ballot quickly. Learn how to use it here.
If you still need to request a ballot there is still time. Go to https://www.votefromabroad.org/ to request your ballot. It is really important that you vote this year.
AZ, CA, CT, IL, MI, NV, PA, SC, VA, WA voters: There may be an important issue to note regarding your application deadline or access to your ballot. Find out more here.
There is still time to return your ballot. According to the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP), 3% of ballots from Uniformed and Overseas Citizens were rejected in 2016. Of this 3%, the primary reason reported for ballot rejection was receipt of the ballot after the statutory election deadline. (Report)
Have you requested but not received your ballot? Vote NOW using a backup ballot (FWAB). Get your backup ballot here.
Questions about using a backup ballot? Other issues or concerns? We're here to help. Send us a message through the help desk on https://www.votefromabroad.org/fwab/ or email [email protected].
November Highlighted Events
We've donated, phone-banked, and voted! Join us following the election for good food, drink, conversation, and political discussions after the election. There are post-election events all around Germany. #Solidarity
DA Germany always has something going on. Check out our events anytime at https://www.democratsabroad.org/de_events
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November 06, 2018 at 7pm - 11pm |
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November 06, 2018 at 10:30pm - November 07, 2018 |
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November 07, 2018 at 7:30am - 10am |
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November 07, 2018 at 10am - 1pm |
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November 07, 2018 at 8pm - 10pm |
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November 08, 2018 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm |
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November 08, 2018 at 7pm - 9pm |
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November 09, 2018 at 5pm - 8pm |
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November 09, 2018 at 7pm - 10pm |
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November 09, 2018 at 7pm - 9pm |
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November 11, 2018 at 4pm - 7pm |
News and Noteworthy
Read our statement on the Trump administration's efforts to marginalize LGBTI Americans and to define transgender and intersex citizens "out of existence."
Take a look at the photos from our 10th Annual Oktoberfest Extravaganza. As always, it was a fun event. We hope you will join us in October 2019.
On Saturday, 22 September 2018, American women and men from around Germany attend our first Women's Caucus Workshop. The theme this year was "Revisit, Refocus, Revitalize, Re-empower - Get angry, get inspired, get ready". It was a great event and we hope you will join us next year in Munich. Take a look at the photos from this event.
Watch our Global Women’s Caucus (GWC) Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) Webinar. This webinar was the kickoff meeting for the GWC Equal Rights Amendment project. We were joined by Kamala Lopez of Equal Means Equal and a panel for a great conversation about the current status of the ERA and what needs to be done. The ERA is an important issue for the liberation of women. Please watch the webinar and support this effort. There will be more information on how we move forward on the ERA after the election. Join the Global Women’s Caucus here.
Watch our webinar with Dan Pfeiffer, Pod Save America co-host, activist, and former Senior Advisor to President Obama. It was a lively discussion on the current American political scene in the US, what’s at stake this election year, and what we can do as active, concerned citizens abroad.
Watch our webinar with author and MSNBC contributor Malcolm Nance, sponsored by the Democrats Abroad - Global Black Caucus. Malcolm Nance joined us for a discussion on the current political landscape and the importance of voting for Democrats in the midterm elections. Join the Global Black Caucus here.
SAVE THE DATE! Democrats Abroad Germany’s 2019 Annual General Meeting in Heidelberg on February 22, 2019, at 6 pm - February 24, 2019. RSVP today; February is not as far away as it seems.
Become a DAG Sustaining Member. The money donated in 2018 was put to great use. We found and helped thousands of American voters in these important elections. The 2020 election cycle is coming and we will need your financial help to continue to find as many American as possible and persuade them to vote. Advertising, making calls, paying local registration fees, and buying postage all require money. Please consider becoming a DAG Sustaining Member. DAG is a member-funded, 100% volunteer organization. With the 2018 midterms approaching, we are appreciative of all the financial support we receive. In 2016, we calculated that each euro spent resulted in 3 new members/voters, and in this year's midterms, every vote counts! Please consider making a donation to us, whether one time, monthly or quarterly.
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Enjoy this inspiring video from this GWC We're gonna move this country in a DIFFERENT DIRECTION!
Wir drücken die Daumen für die Ergebnisse vom Dienstag.
Thanks for Reading,