Spain

Democrats Abroad Spain is a part of the larger community of hundreds of thousands of Democrats living abroad.

At Democrats Abroad Spain, our main goal is to find Americans who are resident and help them register to vote, or in most cases simply request an absentee ballot. We are particularly engaged in even numbered years to elect Democratic candidates to Congress and the Presidency. In odd numbered years if you live in a state or locality where there is special election, or where there are seats in state legislatures that we need to win, our Get Out The Vote team will reach out to you with a quick phone call, email or text with a reminder.

Absentee ballots from Americans living abroad can often swing close elections and we want to help you cast those votes!

Democrats Abroad Spain has played a part in the worldwide resistance to the insanity of the current administration. Many of us have been moved to participate with the Women’s March, Climate Change, Immigrant Justice, Humans Rights, and Gun Control activists on the streets and squares of our cities. Our resistance also takes the form of calls, letters and emails back to our congressional representatives.

Beyond getting out the vote every two years, we have a lot in common. We try to have monthly events filled with debate, laughter and fun. Those of us in the Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia chapters bring our families and friends as we meet regularly to share insights and concerns about issues ranging from climate change to race relations. We are endeavoring to make similar opportunities available in other part of Spain.

We gather to watch Democratic debates and then have some of our own. And we keep you up-to-date on matters of particular interest to Americans residing outside of the U.S., on various topics including taxes and citizenship issues.

All members receive email updates on events and issues of interest to Democrats around the world as well news of projects and activities in Spain.

Democrats Abroad Spain is entirely a volunteer organization. We rely on the enthusiasm and talents of our membership. As we move into the election cycle we need your energy to help us get out the vote. Don’t be shy, we can help you turn your anger at what’s happening in the U.S. into something positive as you convince other Americans to take the steps to get their absentee ballot.

Thanks for being part of Democrats Abroad Spain in whatever form it takes. In the end what we’re all about is helping you to exercise your right to vote.

DA Spain Leadership:

| Chair, DA Spain Voting Representative, DA

| Vice Chair, DA Spain Voting Representative, DA

| Secretary, DA Spain , Voting Representative, DA

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Global Presidential Primary in Spain

posted by Jim Mercereau | Chair, DA Spain Voting Representative, DA
January 25, 2020

Don’t miss your chance to vote in person this presidential year! Join Americans around the world and participate in this year’s Global Presidential Primary through Democrats Abroad. Voting in the Primary gives you the chance to help determine the presidential candidates our delegates will vote for in the Democratic National Convention. Details below.
Democrats Abroad has just a few requirements for voting in the primary:

Be abroad and be a U.S. citizen

Be a member of Democrats Abroad

Be 18 as of November 3, 2020

Not have voted, or plan to vote, in any other 2020 state presidential primary

Democrats Abroad Spain will host 8 in-person Voting Centers in Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia. The kick off for all these events will be on March 3 which is Super Tuesday in the U.S.
If you don't live near any of our in-person Voting Centers we have you covered. You will be able to vote by email or even snail mail. Every member of Democrats Abroad Spain will receive an email on February 18th describing your voting options. It will also have your member ID shown in the email. You'll need that to complete your ballot.
The Global Presidential Primary is a key component in the process of selecting delegates for the Democratic National Convention in July, which will be hosted in Milwaukee WI this year. Democrats Abroad sends 21 delegates to the national convention. They will be pledged to candidates that have won at least 15% of the vote across the globe.
Here's where you can cast your ballot at voting centers in Spain:
BARCELONA
Tuesday, March 3
ESERP Business School Carrer de Girona, 24 08010
4PM to 9:30 PM
Saturday, March 7
Restaurante El Foro Carrer de la Princessa, 53 08003
10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
MADRID
Tuesday, March 3
The Village Tap Room calle Martin de los Heros, 28 28008
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Saturday, March 7
The Village Tap Room calle Martin de los Heros, 28 28008
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 8
The Village Tap Room calle Martin de los Heros, 28 28008
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
VALENCIA
Tuesday, March 3
Les Roques Restaurant Bar c/ Vinatea, 22 46008
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM 5:00 PM -8:00PM
Wednesday, March 4
Universidad Politecnica Valencia Edificio 4P
Centro de Lenguas, 1st Floor
11:00 to 3:00 PM
Saturday, March 7
Les Roques Restaurant Bar c/ Vinatea, 22 46008
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Ballot Assistance Events
These events are to assist members of Democrats Abroad to participate in the Global Primary or to join Democrats Abroad. A ballot is provided to the member who is then responsible for completing the ballot and returning it for tabulation. We can assist in showing the member how it can be returned by email as an attachment, or returned by mail to the voting warden in Spain or the Tabulation Center in Prague.
Ballot Assistance Centers will be able to provide assistance is requesting an absentee ballot using VoteFromAbroad.org
PALMA de MALLORCA
Saturday, March 7
Nidus 39 Calle Bisbe Maura, 37 07005
11:00 PM to 14:00PM
SEVILLA
Thursday, March 5
The Merchants Pub Calle Canalejas, 12 41001
7:00 PM to 10:00PM
SITGES
Thursday, March 5
Big Al's -Sitges carrer de Francesc Gumà, 21 08870
8:00 PM to 10:00PM
Saturday, March 7
Big Al's -Sitges carrer de Francesc Gumà, 21 08870
1:30 PM to 4:00PM
ALICANTE
Tuesday, March 10
Sip and Wonder Coffee House Carrer Poeta Campos Vasallo 8-10 03004
2:00PM to 6:00PM

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American Resistance of Sevilla hosts a Democrats Abroad Voter Registration Training

posted by Jim Mercereau | Chair, DA Spain Voting Representative, DA
January 24, 2020

It was a cool rainy Wednesday evening in Sevilla but about 25 folks turned up at a voter registration training program at The Merchant. The American Resistance in Seville which like so many post-Trump groups around the world has continued the momentum for three plus years. When we arrived they decorated the space with banners, posters and wall games. In this creative atmosphere over the course of 80 minutes we had the chance to review the principals of voter registration and answered a lot of questions along the way.
This tuned in group of folks are ready to help others get their absentee ballots. Many thanks to Elizabeth Bond, Kathy Sherretts, and Karen McCann. It was great to meet someone who reached out to say it's time for a chapter in Sevilla. The day before this event, Daniel Beck Rose reached out and we were able to meet the very next evening.

There is interest in a Voter Assistance Center the week of Super Tuesday. Could be the beginning of getting something going in Andulucia.
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Upcoming Events

Monday, August 10, 2020 at 07:00 PM through August 11, 2020 at 12am Madrid Time

Zoom Call in Alicante, Spain

Building the Millenial, Gen X, and Gen Z wave in 2020 General Election

You are invited to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Alicante Zoom Meeting for Youth Engagement
Time: Aug 10, 2020 07:00 PM Madrid

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81131060093?pwd=cTB2V1ZQRVFFOUNIQ2l2OUhibXM4QT09

Meeting ID: 811 3106 0093
Passcode: BlueWave

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) · 3 rsvps

Zoom

Impuestos y tu derecho al voto

Te invitamos a un encuentro informal donde presentaremos todo (o casi todo) lo que necesitas saber sobre: Impuestos y tu derecho al voto

Puedes unirte a la llamada por sólo 5 minutos para preguntar algo en particular, o te puedes quedar toda la hora. ¡Cómo prefieras!

Algunas cosas que seguramente discutiremos:

- ¿Has recibido tu pago de estímulo de la Ley CARES? Si no, cómo puedes averiguar más y obtener tu pago.
- Lo último con respecto a los esfuerzos de Democrats Abroad para que el sistema de impuestos sea más justo y simple para todos los que residimos en el extranjero.
- ¡Porqué no tienes nada de qué preocuparte cuando se trata de tu derecho al voto y los impuestos!

Contact:
hispaniccaucus@democratsabroad.org

Where:
via zoom
Meeting Time Zone Guide:
Washington DC 2pm

Mexico City 1pm

San Jose CR 12

Madrid 8pm

London 7pm

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