September 16, 2025

We're about to get our ballots! Plus events, congresspeople in Paris, and more


If you've requested your ballot via VoteFromAbroad.org, you're guaranteed to get your ballot 45 days before an election. That's this weekend!

If you've requested your ballot via VoteFromAbroad.org, you're guaranteed to get your ballot 45 days before an election. That's this weekend! This is a valuable protection that's especially vital for voters who must return their ballots by postal mail. Right now, with France-to-US mail service in disarray, it might mean the difference between your vote counting... or not.

Fill out the form at VoteFromAbroad.org right now. Even if you don't currently have a 2025 election, that might change: Special elections are regularly called.

Using VoteFromAbroad.org instead of directly contacting your local registrar of voters gives you unique protections and rights, like getting your ballot 45 days before an election and more. IMPORTANT: Please ask for your ballot to be delivered electronically so you get it this weekend—no delays!

Know someone studying abroad? Have them request their ballot here.

Can your teen pre-register if they'll be 18 on Election Day? Check here.

Do you have an election?  Click below to see ballot return methods (email, postal mail, etc.), deadlines, and more for your state.


GOVERNOR:

  • VIRGINIA: You must return your ballot by postal mail.
  • NEW JERSEY: You have electronic ballot return but must also mail your original paper ballot at the same time.

DEFEND THESE SEATS:

  • ARIZONA: Sept 23 – House seat  AZ-7: You can return your ballot electronically.
  • TEXAS: Nov. 4 – House seat TX-18: You must return your ballot by postal mail.

FLIP RED TO BLUE: TENNESSEE — House seat TN-7: Primary October 7th, general election December 2nd. You must return your ballot by postal mail.

IMPORTANT BALLOT INITIATIVES:

  • Texas Prop. 15: Restricts judicial ability to protect children from abuse in the name of "parents rights"; is supported by anti-vax and anti-abortion groups
  • Maine Question 1: Attacks voting rights that would impact voting from abroad
  • Maine Question 2: Passes a gun safety red flag law

Remember that VA-11 special election last week? Democrat James Walkinshaw crushed it! He won with 75.1% of the vote... zowie 💥 This is a 17-point overperformance for Democrats vs. 2024. Thanks to all who voted.




SAVE THE DATE! We're excited to host several members of Congress in Paris on October 12th! We'll be at an elegant cafe near Metro George V for late-afternoon beverages and snacks to hear how Congressional Democrats are resisting the dangerous Republican Agenda. Space will be limited for this fundraiser. Watch our events page for details.


Every time we protest, call our members of Congress, or donate a little money to a candidate or our local DA chapter, Lady Liberty is by our side. We're doing this for all she represents: freedom, compassion, light. But as the saying goes: Freedom isn't free. Like in one's household budget, having regular, reliable income allows us to make a comprehensive, accurate plan to spend (wisely) on helping all of us vote. A $5 recurring investment on your credit card allows us to carefully plan our get-out-the-vote efforts between now and next fall.
 
Some Americans have fled the US for France; others are here but don't know we exist. We must find them, ask them to join up, and help them register and vote. During election season, we call, text, email, and send postcards. We advertise and make media appearances. The systems that enable these efforts, plus things like stamps and other supplies, take money.
 
And now, after our votes have been so pivotal in the last few years, Republicans see our impact and are trying to suppress our votes. That dirty effort makes the support Democrats Abroad provides to voters even more important.
 
Our votes can flip the House. For that to happen, we need the resources to reach every possible American living here. Donate $5 a month* to help end the financial instability, domestic terrorism, and cruel policies Trump and Republicans have initiated in just a few months.
 

*We'll take donations in any amount, of course, including one-time gifts... whatever you can do right now is great and much appreciated!

Have you read about the idea that if just 3.5% of a country’s population actively resists, socio-political change is possible? It's explained in the Paris Chapter's blog series by dual US-French political science student Charlotte Lamer. This well-cited and persuasive look at historical political change and how those efforts and ideas shape today's resistance engages and inspires readers.

We'll bet you come away with new ideas on how to resist as well as convince other patriots—because that's what we are—to join your efforts. 

Read the series: Parts OneTwo, and Three.