Ohio tendrá su Primaria Demócrata el 3 de mayo—¡asegúrese que su voz se escuche!

¿Cuáles elecciones hay en Ohio? ¿A que estoy votando?

Ohio tendrá su Primaria Demócrata el 3 de mayo para Representantes de los Estados Unidos y Senadores de los Estados Unidos, también habrá elecciones estatales para Gobernador, Vice Gobernador, Procurador General, Secretario de Estado, y Corte Suprema Estatal al igual que Representantes Estatales y Senadores Estatales. Los ganadores de la Primaria Demócrata se postularán en contra de los Republicanos en la Elección General el 8 de noviembre de 2022.

Todos los votantes de Ohio en el extranjero pueden votar en estas elecciones importantes.

El Senado de los Estados Unidos está abierto ya que el republicano Rob Portman está por retirarse. Tenemos una oportunidad excelente para ganar un nuevo asiento demócrata e incrementar la mayoría demócrata.

Las elecciones estatales son sumamente importantes. El gobierno estatal es responsable por votar y por políticas estatales sobre el cambio climático, la educación, aseguranza médica, neutralidad de Internet, préstamos estudiantiles, y muchas cosas más que nos afectan no importa dónde estemos en el mundo.

Actualización: Nuevas Fechas Límites Para Las Boletas

El 18 de marzo el Departamento de Justicia de los Estados Unidos emitió una exención a Ohio para cambiar las fechas límites para enviar las boletas al extranjero y también mover las fechas límites para entregar las boletas. Pero las fechas límites para pedir sus boletas son las mismas. (Lea la exención aquí).

Las boletas llegarán tarde y usted tendrá tiempo adicional para enviar su boleta de regreso a Ohio, pero no se espere. Cuando reciba su boleta asegúrese de rellenarla y devolverla de inmediato.

Nuevas fechas importantes: 

• ¡Marque su calendario! Ohio debe enviar su boleta en blanco para el 5 de abril.
  Si usted pidió que le envíen su boleta  por correo electrónico asegúrese verificar es su carpeta de correo chatarra.
  Si usted pidió que le envíen su boleta por correo postal, Ohio la debe enviarla como entrega urgente.
  
  
• Usted debe de regresar su boleta por correo postal pero Ohio debe pagar por la entrega acelerada.
  
  
• Solamente tiene unas cuantas horas más para poner su boleta en el correo. Su boleta debe ser matasellada a más tardar el 3 de mayo a las 7:30 P.M. hora de Ohio (el horario que cierran las urnas).
  
  
• Y hay más tiempo para que su boleta llegue a Ohio. Las boletas deben ser recibidas en Ohio para el 23 de mayo que es 10 días después de la fecha original.

1) REGÍSTRESE PARA VOTAR Y PIDA SU BOLETA HOY

Es fácil pedir su boleta, y al pedir su boleta cubre todas las elecciones del año 2022. Así que envíe su formulario ahora y asegúrese de recibir su boleta para la Primaria del 3 de mayo y la Elección General del 8 de noviembre.

Visite  www.votefromabroad.org/es  y siga los guiones para llenar su formulario y pedir su boleta, la Federal Postal Card Application {FPCA (Tarjeta Federal Postal de Aplicación )}. (Si es necesario esto también servirá como su registro de votante). Para asegurar recibir su boleta a tiempo por favor elija la caja en el formulario FPCA para que le envíen su boleta en blanco a su correo electrónico /en línea (“Email/Online”)  o por fax (“Fax”).

Para votar en las primarias demócratas de Ohio usted también debe especificar que su partido político es demócrata  (“Democratic”).

Usted puede enviar su formulario FPCA a su oficina local de elecciones por correo electrónico (recomendado) o por fax o correo postal.

• Si usted está registrado para votar, aún debe enviar su formulario FPCA para pedir su boleta en el año 2022 y votar en esta elección; y debe ser recibido para el 30 de abril de 2022 a las 12 P.M. hora de Ohio.
  
  
• Si usted NO está registrado para votar, su formulario FPCA debe ser recibido para el 4 de abril de 2022.

2) CUÁNDO RECIBA SU BOLETA, COMPLÉTELA Y ENVÍELA POR CORREO DE INMEDIATO

Las boletas serán enviadas comenzando el 5 de abril de 2022. Si usted pidió que su boleta sea enviada por correo electrónico asegúrese mirar en sus carpetas secundarias y sus carpetas de correo chatarra.

Cuando reciba su boleta complétela y envíela por correo de inmediato. Su boleta debe ser matasellada no más tarde que el 3 de mayo de 2022, a las 7:30pm hora de Ohio, y debe ser recibida en Ohio el 23 de mayo de 2022.

3) Si aún no tiene su boleta devuelva su Boleta de Respaldo por correo ahora

Si no ha recibido su boleta recomendamos que devuelva su Boleta de Respaldo (Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot o FWAB por sus siglas en ingles) por correo. Es solamente para votantes en el extranjero y protege su derecho de votar en caso de qué su boleta oficial no haya llegado a tiempo. Para información detallada de como usar la Boleta de Respaldo por favor visite: www.votefromabroad.org/es/fwab.

Cuando utilice la boleta de respaldo para las primarias de Ohio, el sitio web indicará los candidatos para Senadores de los Estados Unidos y la Cámara de Representantes de los EE. UU. en su distrito del Congreso.

Y si es elegible para votar en las elecciones estatales, también puede usar la boleta de respaldo. Hay varias oficinas estatales en la boleta electoral, que incluyen:

Gobernador, Vice Gobernador, Procurador General, Secretario de Estado, y Corte Suprema Estatal al igual que Representantes Estatales y Senadores Estatales

Puede utilizar este sitio web para encontrar candidatos en su jurisdicción: https://ballotpedia.org/Sample_Ballot_Lookup

Luego escriba en la oficina y su elección en el bloque "Escribir en candidatos" de la boleta de respaldo. Recuerde, esta es una elección primaria, por lo que debe escribir el nombre del candidato, no solo el partido político:

4) CONFIRME QUE SU BOLETA HAYA SIDO ACEPTADA Y CONTADA.

Después de enviar su boleta asegúrese que su voto sea contado.

Verifique el estado de su boleta en línea usando esta página: https://usoav.ohiosos.gov/UOCAVA_vr__Login.aspx

O envíe un correo electrónico o llame a su oficina local de elecciones. Usted puede encontrar la información de contacto aquí: www.votefromabroad.org/es/states/OH deslizase hasta "Funcionarios Electorales”.

¿NECESITA AYUDA? ENVÍENOS UN CORREO ELECTRÓNICO: [email protected]

GEORGIA IS HOLDING ITS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ON MAY 24--MAKE SURE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD!

What elections are there in Georgia? What am I voting for?

Georgia will hold a Democratic Primary on May 24 for U.S. Representatives and U.S. Senate as well as state-wide offices such as Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Supreme Court, and your State Representatives and State Senators. The winners of these Democratic primary races will go up against the Republicans in the November 8, 2022 General Election.

The US Senate seat is currently held by Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock, who won the special election in a runoff. We need to keep this Democratic seat in November to hold onto the Democratic majority in the Senate.

And you may also be able to vote to choose the Democratic candidates for Governor, Lt Governor, Secretary of State, and your representatives to the Georgia state legislature. It depends on the category you choose when you register to vote and request your ballot:

• If you "intend to return": You are eligible to vote in Georgia state elections.
  *You don't have to have a set date of return and it doesn't have to be within a set time frame, but you do need to have an intention to return at some time in the future.
  
  
• If your “return is uncertain”: You won’t be eligible to vote in Georgia state elections, but you can still vote in the federal election for the US House and US Senate.
  

*Please note: Selecting “intend to return” may contribute towards establishing yourself as a tax resident in Georgia. Because the legal requirements to establish “residence” or “domicile” for tax purposes are determined by state law and the specific facts of your life, before you note that you intend to return on your form, you may consider seeking advice on these matters from a tax professional. 

Georgia state elections are hugely important! State government is responsible for voting and state policies regarding climate change, education, health insurance, net neutrality, student loans, and more affect us no matter where we go around the world.

1) Register to Vote and Request Your Ballot Today

It's easy to request your ballot. And your ballot request covers all elections in 2022, so send the form in now and ensure your ballot for the May 24th Primary and for the November 8th General election.

Go to www.votefromabroad.org and follow the prompts to fill out the form to request your ballot, the Federal Post Card Application form (FPCA). (If needed, it will also serve as a voter registration.) To ensure you receive your ballot in time, please check the box on the FPCA to have your blank ballot sent to you by “Email/Online” or “Fax”.

You can send in your FPCA to your local election office in Georgia by email (recommended) or fax or mail.

• If you are registered to vote, you MUST still send in an FPCA to request your ballot in 2022 to vote in this election and it must be received by May 13, 2022.
  
  
• If you are NOT registered to vote, your FPCA must be received by April 25, 2022. 

2) When You Get Your Ballot, Fill It Out and Mail It Back Right Away

Ballots for the Primary started going out on April 9, 2022. If you asked for your ballot by email, be sure to check your spam folder and any secondary inboxes.

When you get your ballot, fill it out and mail it back away. It must be postmarked no later than May 24, 2022 AND it also must be received in Georgia by May 27, 2022.

NEW! Georgia is using a new voting information website so the link and the procedures to download your ballot are different this year. The new website is https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/

• To download your ballot, log into the website.
• Then click on "Absentee Ballot Portal" on the upper bar.
• Scroll down to "UOCAVA Ballots" section and click on the links to download your ballot. (NOTE: The links to download your ballot are under the "View UOCAVA Ballot" button.) 

For more information, please see: GA: Helpful Info for UOCAVA Ballots

You will see 2 ballots for this election: the regular ballot and a “ranked choice” ballot in case of a Runoff election. If no candidate receives over 50% of the vote, the election for that office will go to a Primary Runoff on June 21, 2022.

Because the Primary Runoff election is scheduled so soon after the Primary election, Georgia is providing overseas voters with a separate “ranked choice” ballot to mail in at the same time as your regular ballot. If a Runoff Primary is necessary, your “ranked choice” ballot will be used. If no Runoff Primary is necessary, the “ranked choice” ballot will be discarded.

3) If You Don't Have Your Ballot Yet, Mail in a Backup Ballot

If you haven't received your ballot yet, we recommend you mail in a Backup Ballot (the Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot, or FWAB). It’s only for overseas voters and protects your right to vote in case your official ballot doesn't arrive in time. For detailed information how to use the Backup Ballot, please go to www.votefromabroad.org/fwab

When you use the Backup Ballot for a Primary election, the website will indicate the candidates for US Senate, and the candidates for US House in your Congressional District.

And you may use the Backup Ballot for state elections as well, but you will need to add those to the “Write In Candidates” section. You can use this website to find the candidates in your jurisdiction: https://ballotpedia.org/Sample_Ballot_Lookup

Then write in the office and your choice in the "Write in Candidates" block of the Backup Ballot. Please remember, this is a Primary election, so you must write in the candidate's name, not just the political party:

4) Confirm That Your Ballot Was Accepted and Counted

After you send in your ballot, make sure your vote is counted!

You can check your ballot status online using www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do 

Or, you can email or call your local election office directly. You can find the contact information at: www.votefromabroad.org/states/ga; scroll down to "Find Your Election Office"

Ballots can be rejected for any mistakes, such as failing to sign the ballot. But you can fix those errors if you find them in time!

If your election office informs you that your ballot was rejected, you may be able to submit an "Absentee Ballot Cure Affidavit" to fix the problem. But time is limited; your cure form must get to Georgia by May 27 (3 days after the election). The earlier you return your ballot, the more time you will have to fix any problems.

NEED HELP? EMAIL US AT [email protected]

NORTH CAROLINA IS HOLDING ITS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ON MAY 17--MAKE SURE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD!

What elections are there in North Carolina? What am I voting for?

North Carolina will hold a Democratic Primary on May 17 for U.S. Representatives and U.S. Senate as well as for State Representatives and State Senators. The winners of these Democratic primary races will go up against the Republicans in the November 8, 2022 General Election.

All North Carolina overseas votes can vote in these crucial races.

The US Senate seat is open as Republican Richard Burr is retiring. We have a rare and excellent opportunity to gain a new Democratic seat and increase the Democratic majority.

And state elections are hugely important! State government is responsible for voting and state policies regarding climate change, education, health insurance, net neutrality, student loans, and more affect us no matter where we go around the world.

1) Register to Vote and Request Your Ballot Today

It's easy to request your ballot. And your ballot request covers all elections in 2022, so send the form in now and ensure your ballot for the May 17th Primary and for the November 8th General election.

If you haven’t requested your ballot yet for 2022, you MUST send in an FPCA to receive your ballot, even if you are already registered to vote.

Go to www.votefromabroad.org and follow the prompts to fill out the form to request your ballot, the Federal Post Card Application form (FPCA). (If needed, it will also serve as a voter registration.) To ensure you receive your ballot in time, please check the box on the FPCA to have your blank ballot sent to you by “Email/Online” or “Fax”.

To vote in North Carolina’s Democratic Primary, you must also specify “Democratic” or "no party preference" as your political party.

You can send in your FPCA to your local election office in North Carolina by email (recommended) or fax or mail.

Your FPCA must be received by May 16, 2022, at 5:00pm North Carolina time.

2) When You Get Your Ballot, Fill It Out and Send It Back Right Away

Ballots for the Primary started going out on April 2, 2022. If you asked for your ballot by email, be sure to check your spam folder and any secondary inboxes.

When you get your ballot, fill it out and send it back right away.

We recommend you return your ballot electronically to make sure your ballot gets to North Carolina by the deadline. You can use North Carolina's secure online upload system, or send it as an email attachment, or by fax. Your ballot must be received in North Carolina by May 17, 2022, at 7:30pm North Carolina time.

If you return your ballot by mail, it must be postmarked no later than May 16, 2022 AND it also must be received in North Carolina by May 26, 2022,  at 7:30pm North Carolina time. 

3) Confirm That Your Ballot Was Accepted and Counted

After you send in your ballot, make sure your vote is counted!

Check your ballot status online using this website: https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup

Or, email or call your local election office. You can find the contact information at: www.votefromabroad.org/states/nc; scroll down to "Find Your Election Office"

NEED HELP? EMAIL US AT [email protected]

PENNSYLVANIA IS HOLDING ITS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ON MAY 17--MAKE SURE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD!

What elections are there in Pennsylvania? What am I voting for?

Pennsylvania will hold a Democratic Primary on May 17 for U.S. Representatives and U.S. Senate as well as state offices for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and your State Representatives and State Senators. The winners of these Democratic primary races will go up against the Republicans in the November 8, 2022 General Election.

The US Senate seat is open as Republican Pat Toomey is retiring. We have a rare and excellent opportunity to gain a new Democratic seat and increase the Democratic majority.

And you may also be able to vote to choose the Democratic candidates for Governor, Lt Governor and your representatives to the Pennsylvania state legislature. It depends on the category you choose when you register to vote and request your ballot:

• If you "intend to return": You are eligible to vote in Pennsylvania state elections.
  *You don't have to have a set date of return and it doesn't have to be within a set time frame, but you do need to have an intention to return at some time in the future.
  
  
• If your “return is uncertain”: You won’t be eligible to vote in Pennsylvania state elections, but you can still vote in the federal election for the US House and US Senate.
  

*Please note: Selecting “intend to return” may contribute towards establishing yourself as a tax resident in Pennsylvania. Because the legal requirements to establish “residence” or “domicile” for tax purposes are determined by state law and the specific facts of your life, before you note that you intend to return on your form, you may consider seeking advice on these matters from a tax professional. 

State elections are hugely important! State government is responsible for voting and state policies regarding climate change, education, health insurance, net neutrality, student loans, and more affect us no matter where we go around the world.

1) Register to Vote and Request Your Ballot Today

It's easy to request your ballot. And your ballot request covers all elections in 2022, so send the form in now and ensure your ballot for the May 17th Primary and for the November 8th General election.

Go to www.votefromabroad.org and follow the prompts to fill out the form to request your ballot, the Federal Post Card Application form (FPCA). (If needed, it will also serve as a voter registration.) To ensure you receive your ballot in time, please check the box on the FPCA to have your blank ballot sent to you by “Email/Online” or “Fax”.

To vote in Pennsylvania’s Democratic Primary, you must also specify “Democratic” as your political party.

You can send in your FPCA to your local election office in Pennsylvania by email (recommended) or fax or mail.

• If you are registered to vote, you MUST still send in an FPCA to request your ballot in 2022 to vote in this election and it must be received by May 16, 2022.
  
  
• If you are NOT registered to vote, your FPCA must be received by May 2, 2022. 

2) When You Get Your Ballot, Fill It Out and Mail It Back Right Away

Ballots for the Primary started going out on April 2, 2022. If you asked for your ballot by email, be sure to check your spam folder and any secondary inboxes.

When you get your ballot, fill it out and mail it back away. It must be postmarked no later than May 16, 2022 AND it also must be received in Pennsylvania by May 24, 2022, at 5:00 pm Pennsylvania time.

3) If You Don't Have Your Ballot Yet, Mail in a Backup Ballot

If you haven't received your ballot yet, we recommend you mail in a Backup Ballot (the Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot, or FWAB). It’s only for overseas voters and protects your right to vote in case your official ballot doesn't arrive in time. For detailed information how to use the Backup Ballot, please go to www.votefromabroad.org/fwab

When you use the Backup Ballot for a Primary election, the website will indicate the candidates for US Senate and the candidates for US House in your Congressional District.

And you may use the Backup Ballot for state elections as well, but you will need to add those to the “Write In Candidates” section. You can use this website to find the candidates in your jurisdiction: https://ballotpedia.org/Sample_Ballot_Lookup

Then write in the office and your choice in the "Write in Candidates" block of the Backup Ballot. Please remember, this is a Primary election, so you must write in the candidate's name, not just the political party:

4) Confirm That Your Ballot Was Accepted and Counted

After you send in your ballot, make sure your vote is counted!

You can check your ballot status online. You will need to log in at: www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/Login
Then go to: www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/BallotTracking 

If you are sent to "Pennsylvania Voter Election Security Information" rather than the Login page when you click on the link, then you may need to use a VPN to access these pages. For more information about how to use a VPN, please see FAQ #TI-1.

Or, you can email or call your local election office directly. You can find the contact information at: www.votefromabroad.org/states/pa; scroll down to "Find Your Election Office"

NEED HELP? EMAIL US AT [email protected]

OHIO IS HOLDING ITS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ON MAY 3--MAKE SURE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD!

What elections are there in Ohio? What am I voting for?

Ohio will hold a Democratic Primary on May 3 for U.S. Representatives and U.S. Senate as well as state-wide offices like Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and the State Supreme court, as well as your State Representatives and State Senators. The winners of these Democratic primary races will go up against the Republicans in the November 8, 2022 General Election.

All Ohio overseas voters can vote in these crucial races!

The US Senate is open as Republican Rob Portman is retiring. We have a rare and excellent opportunity to gain a new Democratic seat and increase the Democratic majority.

And state elections are hugely important! State government is responsible for voting and state policies regarding climate change, education, health insurance, net neutrality, student loans, and more affect us no matter where we go around the world.

UPDATE: New Ballot Deadlines!

On March 18, the US Department of Justice issued a waiver to Ohio to change the deadlines for sending out overseas ballots as well as moving the ballot return deadlines. But deadlines for requesting your ballot remain the same! (Read the full waiver here)

Ballots are coming late and you’ll have some extra time to get your ballot back to Ohio, but please don’t delay! When you get your ballot, be sure to fill it out and return it right away. 

Important new dates:

• Mark your calendar! Ohio must send out your blank ballot by April 5.
  If you requested your ballot by email, be sure to check your spam folder.
  And if you requested your ballot be sent to you by mail, Ohio must send it by express delivery.
  
  
• You must return your voted ballot by mail, but Ohio must pay for expedited mail delivery.
  
  
• You have only a few more hours to get your ballot in the mail. Your ballot must be postmarked by May 3, at 7:30pm Ohio time (close of polls).
  
  
• And there’s more time for your ballot to get to Ohio. Ballots must be received in Ohio by May 23, which is 10 days after the original deadline.

1) Register to Vote and Request Your Ballot Today

It's easy to request your ballot. And your ballot request covers all elections in 2022, so send the form in now and ensure your ballot for the May 3rd Primary and for the November 8th General election.

Go to www.votefromabroad.org and follow the prompts to fill out the form to request your ballot, the Federal Post Card Application form (FPCA). (If needed, it will also serve as a voter registration.) To ensure you receive your ballot in time, please check the box on the FPCA to have your blank ballot sent to you by “Email/Online” or “Fax”.

To vote in Ohio’s Democratic Primary, you must also specify “Democratic” as your political party.

You can send in your FPCA to your local election office in Ohio by email (recommended) or fax or mail.

• If you are registered to vote, you MUST still send in an FPCA to request your ballot in 2022 to vote in this election and it must be received by April 30, 2022, at 12:00pm Ohio time. 
  
  
• If you are NOT registered to vote, your FPCA must be received by April 4, 2022. 

2) When You Get Your Ballot, Fill It Out and Mail It Back Right Away

Ballots for the Primary started going out on April 5, 2022. If you asked for your ballot by email, be sure to check your spam folder and any secondary inboxes.

When you get your ballot, fill it out and mail it back away. It must be postmarked no later than May 3, 2022 at 7:30pm Ohio time AND it also must be received in Ohio by May 23, 2022. 

*Here's a video from the Hamilton County Election office demonstrating how to prepare your ballot for mailing: https://youtu.be/f4YBmlByv7w

3) If You Don't Have Your Ballot Yet, Mail in a Backup Ballot

If you haven't received your ballot yet, we recommend you mail in a Backup Ballot (the Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot, or FWAB). It’s only for overseas voters and protects your right to vote in case your official ballot doesn't arrive in time. For detailed information how to use the Backup Ballot, please go to www.votefromabroad.org/fwab

When you use the Backup Ballot for the Ohio Primary, the website will indicate the candidates for US Senate and the candidates for US House in your Congressional District.

And you may use the Backup Ballot for state elections as well. There are several state offices on the ballot including:

Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, 3 seats on the Ohio State Supreme court, as well as your State Representatives and State Senators

You can use this website to find the candidates in your jurisdiction: https://ballotpedia.org/Sample_Ballot_Lookup

Then write in the office and your choice in the "Write in Candidates" block of the Backup Ballot. Please remember, this is a Primary election, so you must write in the candidate's name, not just the political party:

4) Confirm That Your Ballot Was Accepted and Counted

After you send in your ballot, make sure your vote is counted!

Check your ballot status online using this website: https://usoav.ohiosos.gov/UOCAVA_vr__Login.aspx

Or, email or call your local election office. You can find the contact information at: www.votefromabroad.org/states/oh; scroll down to "Find Your Election Office"

NEED HELP? EMAIL US AT [email protected]

TEXAS VA A TENER LA PRIMERA ELECCION DEL AÑO 2022-¡ASEGÚRESE QUE SE ESCUCHE SU VOZ!

El 1 de marzo de 2022 Texas va a tener Elecciones Primarias para elegir el candidato demócrata que los  representará a usted en la Casa de Representantes de los Estados Unidos. Ayude a elegir a los candidatos demócratas que estarán en la boleta para las Elecciones Generales del 8 de noviembre de 2022.

Usted también podrá votar para elegir los candidatos demócratas para Gobernador, Vice Gobernador, otras oficinas del Estado , y sus representantes en la legislatura de Texas. Todo depende de la categoría que usted elija cuando usted se registre para votar y pida su boleta:

• Si usted tiene "intend to return" (intención de volver): Usted es elegible para votar en las elecciones del estado de Texas.
  Usted no tiene que tener una fecha segura de retorno y no tiene que ser en un tiempo marcado, pero usted si debe tener la intención de volver en algún momento en el futuro.
  
  
• Si su “return is uncertain” (retorno es incierto): Usted no será elegible para votar en las elecciones estatales de Texas, pero aún puede votar en las elecciones federales para la Casa de Representantes de los Estados Unidos.

Las elecciones estatales son ¡muy importante! El gobierno estatal es responsable de votar y decidir pólizas sobre el cambio climático, educación, aseguranza médica, neutralidad del Internet, préstamos estudiantiles, y muchas cosas más que nos afecta sin importar donde estemos en el mundo.

1) Regístrese para votar y pida su boleta

Es fácil pedir su boleta. Cuándo usted pide su boleta cubre todas las elecciones durante el año 2022, así que envía su formulario ahora y asegure recibir su boleta para las Elecciones Primarias de Segunda Vuelta (si es necesario )y para las Elecciones Generales el 8 de noviembre.

Visite www.votefromabroad.org/es y sigan las instrucciones para completar el formulario Federal Postal Card Application (Tarjeta Federal Postal de Aplicación o PFCA) para pedir su boleta. (Si es necesario el formulario también servirá para registrarlo para votar.) Para asegurar que reciba su boleta a tiempo por favor marque la caja en su formulario para recibir su boleta por correo electrónico o fax: “Email/Online” o “Fax”.

Usted puede enviar su formulario Tarjeta Federal Postal de Aplicación (FPCA) a su oficina local de elecciones en Texas por correo electrónico (que es lo que recomendamos) o correo postal.

• Si usted está registrado para votar, aún debe enviar su formulario Tarjeta Federal Postal de Aplicación (FPCA) para pedir su boleta del año 2022 para poder votar en esta elección, y debe ser recibido para el 18 de febrero del 2022.
  
  
• Si usted NO está registrado para votar usted recibirá una boleta federal solamente si su formulario Tarjeta Federal Postal de Aplicación (FPCA) es recibido para el 18 de febrero de 2022.

2) Cuándo reciba su boleta complete la y envíala por correo de inmediato.

Las boletas comenzaron a salir el 15 de enero de 2022. Si usted pidió su boleta por correo electrónico y aún no lo he recibido, asegúrese verificar en sus carpetas secundarias y carpetas de correo chatarra.

Cuándo reciba su boleta complétela y envíela por correo lo más pronto posible. Su boleta debe ser matasellada no más tardar el 1 de marzo de 2022 y debe ser recibida en Texas para el 7 de marzo de 2022.

Fecha límite especial: La devolución de boleta por fax está disponible a miembros del militar y sus familiares que están bajo pago de fuego hostil, bajo pago de peligro inminente, o en zonas de combate. Las boletas enviadas por fax debe ser recibida para el 1 de marzo de 2022 a las 7 P.M. hora de Texas.

3) Si aún no tiene su boleta devuelva su Boleta de Respaldo por correo ahora

Si no ha recibido su boleta recomendamos que devuelva su Boleta de Respaldo (Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot o FWAB por sus siglas en ingles) por correo. Es solamente para votantes en el extranjero y protege su derecho de votar en caso de qué su boleta oficial no haya llegado a tiempo. Para información detallada de como usar la Boleta de Respaldo por favor visite www.votefromabroad.org/es/fwab.

Cuando utilice la boleta de respaldo para las primarias de Texas, el sitio web indicará los candidatos para la Cámara de Representantes de los EE. UU. en su distrito del Congreso.

Y si es elegible para votar en las elecciones estatales, también puede usar la boleta de respaldo. Hay varias oficinas estatales en la boleta electoral, que incluyen:

Gobernador, Vice Gobernador, Procurador General, Contralor, Comisionado de Agricultura, Comisionado de Tierras, Comisión de Ferrocarriles, 3 escaños en la Corte Suprema de Texas, 3 escaños en la Corte de Apelaciones Penales, Senado Estatal y Cámara Estatal.

Puede utilizar este sitio web para encontrar candidatos en su jurisdicción:https://ballotpedia.org/Sample_Ballot_Lookup

Luego escriba en la oficina y su elección en el bloque "Escribir en candidatos" de la boleta de respaldo. Recuerde, esta es una elección primaria, por lo que debe escribir el nombre del candidato, no solo el partido político:

4) Confirme que su boleta fue aceptada y contada

Después de enviar su boleta asegúrese que su voto se ha contado.

Verifique el estado de su boleta usando esta página web: https://webservices.sos.state.tx.us/FPCA/index.aspx [En Español]

O envía un correo electrónico o llame a su oficina local de elecciones. Usted puede encontrar la información de contacto aquí: www.votefromabroad.org/es/states/tx; desplazase hacia abajo hasta: "Funcionarios Electorales“

¿Necesita ayuda? Envíenos un correo electrónico a: [email protected]

TEXAS IS HOLDING THE FIRST ELECTION OF 2022--MAKE SURE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD!

What elections are there in Texas? What am I voting for?

Texas will hold a Democratic Primary on March 1 for U.S. Representatives as well as for statewide offices like Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, State Representatives, and State Senators. The winners of these Democratic primary races will go up against the Republicans in the November 2022 General Election.

Learn more about who's running here: Statewide Democratic Candidates Who Have Filed to Run in the 2022 Democratic Primary

And you may also be able to vote to choose the Democratic candidates for Governor, Lt Governor, other state offices, and your representatives to the Texas state legislature. It depends on the category you choose when you register to vote and request your ballot:

• If you "intend to return": You are eligible to vote in Texas state elections.
  You don't have to have a set date of return and it doesn't have to be within a set time frame, but you do need to have an intention to return at some time in the future.
  
  
• If your “return is uncertain”: You won’t be eligible to vote in Texas state elections, but you can still vote in the federal election for the US House.

State elections are hugely important! State government is responsible for voting and state policies regarding climate change, education, health insurance, net neutrality, student loans, and more affect us no matter where we go around the world.

1) Register to Vote and Request Your Ballot Today

It's easy to request your ballot. And your ballot request covers all elections in 2022, so send the form in now and ensure your ballot for the Primary Runoff (if necessary) and for the November 8th General election.

Go to www.votefromabroad.org and follow the prompts to fill out the form to request your ballot, the Federal Post Card Application form (FPCA). (If needed, it will also serve as a voter registration.) To ensure you receive your ballot in time, please check the box on the FPCA to have your blank ballot sent to you by “Email/Online” or “Fax”.

You can send in your FPCA to your local election office in Texas by email (recommended) or mail.

• If you are registered to vote, you MUST still send in an FPCA to request your ballot in 2022 to vote in this election and it must be received by February 18, 2022. 
  
  
• If you are NOT registered to vote, you will receive a federal ballot only but your FPCA must be received by February 18, 2022. 

2) When You Get Your Ballot, Fill It Out and Mail It Back Right Away

Ballots started going out on January 15, 2022. If you asked for your ballot by email and haven't received it yet, be sure to check your spam folder and any secondary inboxes.

When you get your ballot, fill it out and mail it back away. It must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2022 AND it also must be received in Texas by March 7, 2022. 

Special Deadline: Fax ballot return is available to members of the military and their family members who are in hostile fire pay, imminent danger pay or combat zones. Ballots sent by fax must be received by March 1, 2022 at 7:00pm Texas time.

If you have questions about how to return your ballot, we've prepared these Texas Ballot Return Instructions.

Remember, however, that your Local Election Official in Texas determines whether to accept your ballot, that office is the final authority. If you have any questions or see any discrepancies, please be sure to call or email your Local Election Official. You can find the contact information at: www.votefromabroad.org/states/tx (Scroll down to "Find Your Election Office").

3) If You Don't Have Your Ballot Yet, Mail in a Backup Ballot

If you haven't received your ballot yet, we recommend you mail in a Backup Ballot (the Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot, or FWAB). It’s only for overseas voters and protects your right to vote in case your official ballot doesn't arrive in time. For detailed information how to use the Backup Ballot, please go to www.votefromabroad.org/fwab

When you use the Backup Ballot for the Texas Primary, the website will indicate the candidates for US House in your Congressional District.

And if you are eligible to vote in state elections, you may use the Backup Ballot as well. There are several state offices on the ballot including:

Governor, Lt Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, Commissioner of Agriculture, Land Commissioner, Railroad Commission, 3 seats on the Texas Supreme Court, 3 seats on the Court of Criminal Appeals, State Senate, and State House.

You can use this website to find the candidates in your jurisdiction: https://ballotpedia.org/Sample_Ballot_Lookup

Then write in the office and your choice in the "Write in Candidates" block of the Backup Ballot. Please remember, this is a Primary election, so you must write in the candidate's name, not just the political party:

4) Confirm That Your Ballot Was Accepted and Counted

After you send in your ballot, make sure your vote is counted!

Check your ballot status online using this website: https://webservices.sos.state.tx.us/FPCA/index.aspx

Or, email or call your local election office. You can find the contact information at: www.votefromabroad.org/states/tx; scroll down to "Find Your Election Office"

NEED HELP? EMAIL US AT [email protected]

EL ESTADO DE FLORIDA VA A TENER UNA ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL PARA LA CASA DE REPRESENTANTES ¡AGREGUEMOS OTRO DEMÓCRATA EL CONGRESO!

Hay una elección especial en el Distrito del Congreso #20 en la Florida para reemplazar al demócrata Alcee Hastings que falleció en Abril. 

Todos los votantes en el exterior con una dirección en el Distrito # 20 de la Florida pueden votar en esta elección. Para averiguar cuál es su Distrito de Congreso escriba su dirección de votante aquí: www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

1) Regístrese para votar y pida su boleta ¡HOY!

Es fácil pedir su boleta pero no espere y pierda su oportunidad de votar.

Entre a www.votefromabroad.org y siga los instrucciones para completar su formulario Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) y pedir su boleta. (Si es necesario esto también servirá como su registro para votar). Para asegurar que reciba su boleta a tiempo por favor elija la opción para que se le envíe su boleta a su correo electrónico o en línea (Email/Online) o por fax (Fax).

• Para registrarse para votar: Debe mandar su formulario por correo y tiene que ser recibido para el 13 de Diciembre.
  
  
•  Si ya está registrado para votar, aún debe de enviar su formulario FPCA en el 2021 para pedir su boleta y votar en esta elección. Usted puede enviar su FPCA a su oficina local de elecciones en la Florida por correo electrónico (recomendado), fax, o correo regular.
  • Si usted indica en su FPCA que usted quiere que le envíen su boleta por correo electrónico (lo que nosotros recomendamos) o fax su FPCA debe ser recibido el 11 de Enero de 2022 a las 7 P.M. hora del este.
    
    
  • Si usted indica que quiere que le envíen su boleta por correo su FPCA debe ser recibido el 1 de Enero de 2022 a las 5 P.M. hora este.

2) Complete su boleta y devuélvala de inmediato

Marque su calendario: las boletas serán enviadas el 27 de Noviembre. Si usted pidió que envíen su boleta por correo electrónico asegúrese de mirar todos los carpetas de correo basura y cualquier otra carpeta de correo secundaria.

Cuándo reciba su boleta complétela y devuélvala de inmediato. Nosotros le recomendamos que devuelva su boleta por fax para no preocuparse que la boleta esté retrasada o perdida en el correo. 

• Si usted devuelve su boleta por fax tiene que ser recibida en Florida el 11 de Enero de 2022.
  
  
• Si usted devuelve su boleta por correo tiene que ser marcada por el correo el 11 de Enero de 2022 y recibida en Florida el 21 de Enero de 2022.

3) Confirme que su boleta fue aceptada y contada

Después de mandar su boleta asegúrese que su voto sea ¡contado!

Verifique el estado de su boleta en línea usando esta página: www.dos.myflorida.com/elections/for-voters/check-your-voter-status-and-polling-place/vote-by-mail-ballot-information-and-status-lookup

O, por correo electrónico o llamando a su oficina local de elección. Puede encontrar la información de contacto aquí: www.votefromabroad.org/es/states/fl; deslizase hasta "Funcionarios Electorales"

Envíe su boleta lo más pronto posible de esa manera si existe algún problema tendrá suficiente tiempo para arreglarlo.

¿Necesita ayuda? Envíenos un correo electrónico a: [email protected]

FLORIDA IS HOLDING A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES--LET'S ADD ANOTHER DEMOCRAT TO CONGRESS!

En español aquí.

There's a special election in Florida's 20th Congressional District to replace Democrat Alcee Hastings, who died last April.

All overseas voters with a voting address in Florida's 20th District may vote in this election. To find your Congressional District, enter your voting address here: www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

1) Register to Vote and Request Your Ballot TODAY

It's Easy to Request Your Ballot, But Don't Delay and Miss Your Chance to Vote

Go to www.votefromabroad.org and follow the prompts to fill out the form to request your ballot, the Federal Post Card Application form (FPCA). (If needed, it will also serve as a voter registration.) To ensure you receive your ballot in time, please check the box on the FPCA to have your blank ballot sent to you by “Email/Online” or “Fax”.

• To register to vote: You must send in the form by mail and it must be Postmarked by December 13.
  
  
•  If you are already registered to vote, you MUST still send in an FPCA in 2021 to request your ballot to vote in this election. You can send in your FPCA to your local election office in Florida by email (recommended), fax, or mail.
  
  
  • If you indicate on the FPCA that you want your ballot sent to you by email (which we recommend) or fax, then your FPCA must be received by January 11, 2022, at 7pm Eastern time.
    
    
  • If you indicate that you want you ballot sent to you by mail, then your FPCA must be received by January 1, 2022, at 5pm Eastern time.
    

2) Fill Out Your Ballot and Send It Back Right Away

Mark your calendar--ballots will go out by November 27. If you asked for your ballot by email, be sure to check your spam folder and any secondary inboxes.

When you get your ballot, fill it out and return it right away. We highly recommend you return your ballot by fax, so you don't have to worry that your ballot will be delayed or lost in the mail. 

• If you return your ballot by fax, it must be received in Florida by January 11, 2022.
  
  
• If you return your ballot by mail, it must be postmarked by January 11, 2022 AND received in Florida by January 21, 2022.

3) Confirm That Your Ballot Was Accepted and Counted

After you send in your ballot, make sure your vote is received and counted!

Check your ballot status online using this website: www.dos.myflorida.com/elections/for-voters/check-your-voter-status-and-polling-place/vote-by-mail-ballot-information-and-status-lookup

Or, email or call your local election office. You can find the contact information at: www.votefromabroad.org/states/fl; scroll down to "Find Your Election Office"

Send in your ballot as early as possible so if there's any problem, you'll have time to fix it.

You can send in a “Cure Affidavit” with a copy of your US Passport or Military ID by email, but it must be received in Florida by January 13, 2022 at 5:00pm Florida time.

NEED HELP? EMAIL US AT [email protected]

OHIO HAS TWO SPECIAL ELECTIONS FOR SEATS IN THE US HOUSE--LET'S ADD ANOTHER DEMOCRAT TO CONGRESS!

There's a special election in Ohio's 11th Congressional District to replace Democrat Marcia Fudge, who resigned her seat to serve as Secretary of Housing & Urban Development.

And there's another special election in Ohio's 15th Congressional District to replace Republican Steve Stivers, who resigned his seat to become President of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.

All overseas voters with a voting address in either Ohio's 11th District or in Ohio's 15th District can vote in one of these elections. To find your Congressional District, enter your voting address here: www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

1) Request Your Ballot TODAY

It's Easy to Request Your Ballot, But Don't Delay--Deadlines are Coming

Go to www.votefromabroad.org and follow the prompts to fill out the form to request your ballot, the Federal Post Card Application form (FPCA). To ensure you receive your ballot in time, please check the box on the FPCA to have your blank ballot sent to you by “Email/Online” or “Fax”.

You can send in your FPCA to your local election office in Ohio by email (recommended), or fax, or mail.

ALL VOTERS: If you are registered to vote, you MUST still send in an FPCA to request your ballot in 2021 to vote in this election. Your FPCA must be received by Oct 30, 2021, 12 Noon (Ohio time).

2) Fill Out Your Ballot and Mail It Back Right Away

You should get your ballot a few days after you send in your FPCA. If you asked for your ballot by email, be sure to check your spam folder and any secondary inboxes.

When you get your ballot, fill it out and return it right away. You must mail back your ballot, so you'll want to give yourself plenty of time.

Your ballot must be postmarked by Nov 1 AND received by Nov 12, 2021.

Special Rule: If you send in your ballot using a courier service, it must be received by Nov 2, 2021 at 7:30 pm (Ohio time).

3) If You Don't Have Your Ballot Yet, You Can Mail In a Backup Ballot Now

If you haven't received your ballot yet, we recommend you mail in a Backup Ballot (the Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot, or FWAB). It’s only for overseas voters and protects your right to vote in case your official ballot doesn't arrive in time.

For detailed information how to use the Backup Ballot, please go to www.votefromabroad.org/fwab

4) Confirm That Your Ballot Was Accepted

Make sure your vote is counted. Please confirm that your ballot was received and accepted.

Check your ballot status online using this website: http://usoav.ohiosos.gov/UOCAVA_vr__Login

Or, email or call your local election office. You can find the contact information at: www.votefromabroad.org/states/oh; scroll down to "Find Your Election Office"

Send in your ballot as early as possible so if there's any problem, you'll have time to fix it.

NEED HELP? EMAIL US AT [email protected]

Join the team working on our newest caucus, the new Global Disability Caucus!

We would like to build the broadest possible membership in this new and important team within Democrats Abroad. 

The mission of the Democrats Abroad Global Disability Caucus is to provide a voice for individuals with disabilities across its global membership. In addition to participating in voter and electoral support work the team will collaborate with allies within the Democratic Party and disability rights groups to ensure that all activities and venues are accessible; advocate on proposed legislation addressing disability rights; and educate and empower Democrats Abroad members and leaders about the issues impacting individuals with disabilities.

In addition to Democrats Abroad members with disabilities, we welcome and encourage the involvement of supporters of our members and our issues.  We hope to form an inclusive, diverse, active and effective community which provides fulfilling experiences for all.

**Please note that if you sign up to volunteer with us, you may be contacted directly via email by Chair, Marnie Delaney.

¡MANTENGAMOS EL ESTADO DE VIRGINIA AZUL! ELIJA DEMÓCRATAS PARA GOBERNADOR, VICE GOBERNADOR, PROCURADOR GENERAL, Y CASA ESTATAL DE DELEGADOS

Virginia tiene gobernador y legislatura Demócrata- ¡y ahora contamos con usted para mantener al estado de Virginia azul este otoño! Las elecciones del estado de Virginia para Gobernador, Vice Gobernador, Procurador General, y Casa de Delegados tomara lugar el 2 de Noviembre, 2021.

—Muchos Votantes en el extranjero son Elegibles para Votar

• Si usted tiene “intend to return” (intenciones de volver), usted puede votar en las elecciones de Virginia 

*Por favor tenga en cuenta: Seleccionar “intend to return” (intenciones de volver) puede contribuir a establecerlo como residente que paga impuestos en Virginia. Debido a que los requisitos legales para establecer “residence” (residencia) o “domicile” (domicilio) para propósitos de impuestos son determinados por ley estatal y detalles específicos de su vida, antes de marcar que tiene intenciones de volver en su formulario, usted debería pedir consejo a un profesional de impuestos.

• Si su “return is uncertain” (retorno es incierto), usted puede votar en las elecciones estatales de Virginia SI provee el nombre de su empleador o el de su pareja o de su padre (si usted es dependiente)
  Votefromabroad.org le va a indicar donde proveer esta información
  
  
• Si usted “never resided” (nunca vivió) en Virginia, o si  su retorno es incierto Y no puede proveer el nombre de un empleador, usted no podrá votar en esta elección estatal.
  Pero si será elegible para votar en Noviembre de 2022 en las elecciones federales para U.S. House of Representatives (Casa de Representantes de los Estados Unidos).

-- Es Fácil Pedir su BOLETA, Pero No Espere — La fecha Límite se Aproxima

Visite www.votefromabroad.org/es y siga las indicaciones para llenar el formulario “Federal Post Card Application” (FPCA) y pedir su boleta. El FPCA también lo registrará para votar si es necesario. Para asegurar que su boleta llegue a tiempo, por favor marque la caja en el formulario FPCA “Email/Online” o “Fax” para recibir su boleta por correo electrónico o fax.

Puede enviar su FPCA a su oficina local de elecciones en Virginia por correo electrónico (recomendado), fax o correo regular.

• Si usted NO está registrado para votar y es militar o un familiar elegible su FPCA debe ser recibido a más tardar el 12 de Noviembre 2021 a las 7 P.M. hora del este de los Estados Unidos.

2) Complete su boleta y devuélvala por correo de inmediato

Las boletas serán enviadas comenzando el 18 de Septiembre (45 días antes de la elección). Marque su calendario y espérenlas; asegúrense que no hayan ido a su correo SPAM o cualquier otro correo que no sea su correo principal.

Cuándo reciba su boleta completela y retórnela enseguida. Tiene que enviar su boleta por correo regular así que debe darse suficiente tiempo para hacerlo.

Su boleta debe estar marcada por el correo el 2 de Noviembre 2021 a las 7 P.M. y tiene que ser recibida para el 5 de Noviembre 2021 a las 12 P.M. hora del este de los Estados Unidos.

**RECORDATORIO: Debe hacer que un testigo firme su boleta.**

3) Si aún no tiene su boleta devuelva su Boleta de Respaldo por correo ahora.

Si no ha recibido su boleta recomendamos que devuelva su Boleta de Respaldo (Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot o FWAB por sus siglas en ingles) por correo. Es solamente para votantes en el extranjero y protege su derecho de votar en caso de qué su boleta oficial no haya llegado a tiempo. Para información detallada de como usar la Boleta de Respaldo por favor visite www.votefromabroad.org/es/fwab.

Para usar la Boleta de Respaldo para las elecciones en el estado de Virginia por favor recuerde que:

• Si usted indica que su retorno es incierto (“return is uncertain”) incluya el nombre de su empleador, el de su esposo/a, o si usted es un dependiente el de su padre. Esta información se encuentra en la sección “Additional Information” (Información adicional) y se ve así:

• Usted indicará sus opciones en el la sección llamada “Write in Candidates” (Candidatos por escrito). Si usted no sabe el nombre de su candidato puede escribir “Democrat” (Demócrata). Hay cuatro oficinas en la boleta para esta elección: Gobernador, Vice Gobernador, Procurador General y su representante a la Casa de Delegados del estado de Virginia: 

• Finalmente, cuando imprima su Boleta de Respaldo y los materiales adjuntos, recuerde que debe hacer que su testigo firme en la sección “Voter Information” (Información de votante)en el Bloque # 6. (Las instrucciones no dicen de este requisito.) Se debe ver así:

4) Confirme que su boleta fue aceptada.

Asegúrese que su voto sea contado. Por favor confirme que su boleta fue recibida y aceptada.

Verifique el estado de su boleta en línea usando esta página: http://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation/Lookup/status

O, envíe un correo electrónico o llame a su oficina local de elecciones. Puede encontrar la información de contacto aquí: www.votefromabroad.org/es/states/VA; desplazase hasta "Funcionarios Electorales". 

Devuelva su boleta lo más pronto posible, de esa manera si hay algún problema tiene suficiente tiempo para arreglarlo.

¿Necesita ayuda? Mándenos un correo electrónico a:  [email protected]

¡MANTENGAMOS EL ESTADO DE NEW JERSEY AZUL! ELIJA DEMÓCRATAS PARA GOBERNADOR, VICE GOBERNADOR, SENADO ESTATAL, Y ASAMBLEA ESTATAL

Contamos con usted para mantener al estada de New Jersey azul ¡este otoño! Las elecciones del estado de New Jersey para Gobernador, Vice Gobernador, Senado Estatal y Asamblea Estatal tomarán lugar el 2 de Noviembre, 2021

1) Llene su boleta y mándela por correo electrónico (opción recomendada) o FAX de inmediato (y después por correo regular)

Cuándo reciba su boleta complétela y devuélvala de inmediato. Su boleta debe ser recibida en New Jersey a más tardar el 2 de noviembre 8 P.M. hora de este.

Usted puede devolver su boleta por correo electrónico (opción recomendada) o fax para que llegue para la fecha límite, pero también debe enviar la boleta original firmada por correo.

Puede verificar el estado de su boleta online en: nj.gov/state/elections/vote-track-my-ballot

O, envíe un correo electrónico o llame a su oficina local de elecciones. Puede encontrar la información de contacto aquí: www.votefromabroad.org/es/states/NJ; desplazase hasta "Funcionarios Electorales". 

2) Si aún no tiene su boleta devuelva su Boleta de Respaldo por correo electrónico.

Si no ha recibido su boleta recomendamos que devuelva su Boleta de Respaldo (Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot o FWAB por sus siglas en ingles) por correo electrónico. Es solamente para votantes en el extranjero y protege su derecho de votar en caso de qué su boleta oficial no haya llegado a tiempo. Para información detallada de como usar la Boleta de Respaldo por favor visite www.votefromabroad.org/es/fwab.

Para usar la Boleta de Respaldo para las elecciones en el estado de New Jersey por favor recuerde que usted indicará sus opciones en el la sección llamada “Write in Candidates” (Candidatos por escrito). Si usted no sabe el nombre de su candidato puede escribir “Democrat” (Demócrata).

Hay cuatro oficinas en la boleta para esta elección: Gobernador, Vice Gobernador, Senado Estatal y Asamblea Estatal:

3) Confirme que su boleta fue aceptada

Asegúrese que su voto sea contado. Por favor confirme que su boleta fue recibida y aceptada.

Verifique el estado de su boleta online usando esta página: nj.gov/state/elections/vote-track-my-ballot

O, envíe un correo electrónico o llame a su oficina local de elecciones. Puede encontrar la información de contacto aquí: www.votefromabroad.org/es/states/NJ; desplazase hasta "Funcionarios Electorales". 

Devuelva su boleta lo más pronto posible, de esa manera si hay algún problema tiene suficiente tiempo para arreglarlo.

¿ Usted no puede votar en las elecciones estatales de New Jersey debido a su categoría de voto? ¡Usted puede ayudar a cambiar eso!

Muchos votantes del estado que viven en el extranjero han perdido su derecho a votar después de qué Chris Christie propuso una ley que le quito el derecho al voto en el 2017 a las votantes que decían que su retorno era incierto. 

Un grupo de miembros de Democrats Abroad que votan en New Jersey han trabajado con líderes del estado en la legislatura de New Jersey para cambiar la ley. En el 2021 los Asambleístas Downey y Mukherji y el Senador Vin Gopal introdujeron un proyecto de ley - NJ A5306/S3761 - para revertir la ley y devolverle el derecho al voto a los votantes en el extranjero.

Gracias a los esfuerzos de los miembros de Democrats Abroad, cómo usted, ¡el proyecto de ley pasó la Asamblea este verano! Ahora necesitamos su ayuda para que pase en el Senado del Estado. Por favor contacte a su senador estatal y pídale que sea co-patrocinador de este proyecto de ley. Visite demsabroad.org/NJsen para conseguir información de contacto y puntos de conversación. ¡Gracias por hacer que su voz se escuche!

¿Necesita ayuda? Mándenos un correo electrónico a: [email protected]

Keep Virginia Blue! Turn Out to Elect Democrats for Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, and State House of Delegates

Virginia has made remarkable progress under a Democratic governor and legislature -- and now we’re counting on you to help keep Virginia blue this fall! Virginia state elections for Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, and House of Delegates take place on November 2, 2021.

-- Many Overseas Voter Are Eligible to Vote

• If you “intend to return”, you may vote in Virginia state elections.
  *Please note: Selecting “intend to return” may contribute towards establishing yourself as a tax resident in Virginia. Because the legal requirements to establish “residence” or “domicile” for tax purposes are determined by state law and the specific facts of your life, before you note that you intend to return on your form, you may consider seeking advice on these matters from a tax professional.  
  
  
• If your “return is uncertain”, you may vote in Virginia state elections IF you provide the name of an employer for yourself or your spouse or your parent (if you are a dependent).
  Votefromabroad.org will prompt you where to provide this information.
  
  
• If you’ve “never resided” in Virginia, or if your return is uncertain and you cannot provide an employer's name, you will not be able to vote in this state election.
  But you will be eligible to vote in the November 2022 federal elections for U.S. House of Representatives.
  
  

-- It's Easy to Request Your Ballot, But Don't Delay--Deadlines are Coming

Go to www.votefromabroad.org and follow the prompts to fill out the form to request your ballot, the Federal Post Card Application form (FPCA). The FPCA will also register you to vote if needed. To ensure you receive your ballot in time, please check the box on the FPCA to have your blank ballot sent to you by “Email/Online” or “Fax”.

You can send in your FPCA to your local election office in Virginia by email (recommended), or fax, or mail.

• IF you are NOT registered to vote and are a military voter or eligible family member, your FPCA must be received by Nov 2, 2021, 7pm Eastern.

2) Fill Out Your Ballot and Mail It Back Right Away

When you get your ballot, fill it out and return it right away. You must mail back your ballot, so you'll want to give yourself plenty of time.

Your ballot must be postmarked by Nov 2, 2021, 7pm AND received by Nov 5, 2021, 12pm Eastern

**REMEMBER: You Must Have a Witness Sign Your Ballot! **

3) If You Don't Have Your Ballot Yet, Mail In a Backup Ballot Now

If you haven't received your ballot yet, we recommend you mail in a Backup Ballot (the Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot, or FWAB). It’s only for overseas voters and protects your right to vote in case your official ballot doesn't arrive in time. For detailed information how to use the Backup Ballot, please go to www.votefromabroad.org/fwab

To use the Backup Ballot for the Virginia State elections, please remember:

• If you indicate your "return is uncertain," include the employer's name for yourself, your spouse, or (if you're a dependent) your parent. It will be on the "Additional Information" screen and look like this:

• You will indicate your choices on the "Write in Candidates" block. If you don't know a candidate's name, you can just write in "Democrat." There are 4 offices on the ballot for this election--Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, and your representative to the VA House of Delegates:

• Finally, when you print out your Backup Ballot materials, remember you MUST have your witness sign on the "Voter Information"page--in Block 6! (The instructions fail to include this requirement). It should look like this:

4) Confirm That Your Ballot Was Accepted

Make sure your vote is counted. Please confirm that your ballot was received and accepted.

Check your ballot status online using this website: https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation/Lookup/status

Or, email or call your local election office. You can find the contact information at: www.votefromabroad.org/states/va; scroll down to "Find Your Election Office"

Send in your ballot as early as possible to allow time to fix any problems!

NEED HELP? EMAIL US AT [email protected]

US Overseas Registered Voter Engagement Program

As the official overseas arm of the Democratic Party of the United States, Democrats Abroad sends occasional communications to US voters who live or work outside the territorial US. This is part of our mission to maintain political engagement with US voters. To enable us to contact US voters who are not members of Democrats Abroad, we receive personal data from the constituent committee of the Democratic Party in, or the local election officials of, the US state, district or territory where the voter is registered. Data we receive for this purpose consists of information previously disclosed by the US voter to US local election officials. The data we receive this way is normally limited to the voter’s name, overseas address, and registered voting address in the US. We supply some of this data to our constituent Country Committees so they can facilitate making contact with voters resident in that country. Democrats Abroad uses this data only for purposes of political engagement and we delete this data at intervals of not more than four (4) years. You can find our contact details and details of our privacy policies here: https://www.democratsabroad.org/privacy  [v.1.2.VA15092021]

Democrats Need to Turn Out & VOTE "NO" -- Don't Let Republicans Take the California Governor's Office

Democrats must turn out to vote AGAINST the recall of current California Governor Gavin Newsom (D)! If this recall succeeds, Republicans will remove Newsom, who won in 2018 with nearly 62% of the vote, and replace him with a Republican.

Democrats can't afford to be complacent in this election. Republicans are highly motivated and even in a deep blue state like California, recent polls indicate that likely voters are now evenly split. Think of the damage a Republican Governor could do in California and beyond. We cannot sit on our hands and allow Republicans to take the Governor's office.

  1)  FILL OUT YOUR RECALL BALLOT TODAY!

Ballots went out to all California voters on July 31--either via email or postal mail depending on the preference you indicated. If you haven't seen your ballot yet, check your spam folder and secondary inboxes.

Here's what the ballot looks like--Stop the Recall by Voting NO!

**Special Note to Voters in Counties That Require a California Driver's License to Access Your Ballot**

We're hearing that the ballot access link for some counties, such as Alameda, require voters to provide a California Driver's License.
Don't worry--you can get your ballot even without a Calif Driver's License! According to Calif election officials:

IF YOU DON'T HAVE A CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE, ENTER THIS NUMBER INSTEAD: A1234567.

IMPORTANT: If you didn't get your ballot, you may be able to vote, but time is running short, so don't delay!

First, confirm that you're on the voter rolls and your ballot was sent out to you. You can check online using this website: https://california.ballottrax.net/voter  Or, email or call your local election office. You can find the contact information at: www.votefromabroad.org/states/ca; scroll down to "Find Your Election Office"

Then, ask your local election office to email you a new one. It's the same contact information--just go www.votefromabroad.org/states/ca; scroll down to "Find Your Election Office"

Alternatively, many counties have ballots available for download, known as the Remote Accessible Ballot By Mail ("RAVBM"). RAVBMs were originally set up for voters with disabilities, but are available for all voters in 2021.

• The link for Los Angeles County's downloadable RAVBM is: https://ravbm.lavote.net
  
  
• The link for San Francisco County's downloadable RAVBM is: https://sfelections.org/tools/ravbm
  
  
• If you vote in another county, you can find out if it has RAVBM ballots available for download by searching for "[name of your county] RAVBM"

Finally, if you have trouble getting in touch with your local election office or cannot download a ballot, you can also vote using a Backup Ballot (the Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot, or FWAB). It’s only for overseas voters and protects your right to vote. For detailed information how to use the Backup Ballot, please go to www.votefromabroad.org/fwab

The Backup Ballot isn't set up for an unusual election like the Governor Recall election, but in the "Write in Candidates" section, you can indicate "Governor Recall Election" and "NO"  Here's an example:

Then send in your Backup Ballot by fax or mail, just like the official ballot.

  2)  RETURN YOUR BALLOT TO YOUR LOCAL ELECTION OFFICE IN CALIFORNIA--DON'T WAIT, DO IT NOW!

We recommend returning your ballot by FAX. If you return it by fax, it must be received by September 14, 8:00 PM (California time).

Most people don't have a fax machine these days, but you can fax back your ballot using one of these methods:

1. Use a public fax machine (search for "fax machine near me");

2. Use an email-to-fax service (search for online services or a fax app for your phone);

3. Use the email-to-fax service through the Federal Voting Assistance Program (www.FVAP.gov).

For more ideas on how to return your ballot by fax, go to www.votefromabroad.org/how-to-return-your-ballot (under "How to Return Your Ballot Electronically").

You can also return your ballot by postal mail, but be careful of the deadlines. If you return your ballot by postal mail, it must be Postmarked by September 14 AND Received in California September 21.

  3) CONFIRM THAT YOUR BALLOT WAS ACCEPTED AND WILL BE COUNTED

Make sure your vote is counted. Please make sure your ballot was received and accepted.

Track your ballot online using this website: https://california.ballottrax.net/voter

Or, email or call your local election office. You can find the contact information at: www.votefromabroad.org/states/ca; scroll down to "Find Your Election Office"

NEED HELP? EMAIL US AT [email protected]

2021 is considered an "off-year" for elections, but there are still major elections happening in:

California, New Jersey, Virginia, Ohio, and Florida

To register to vote and/or request your ballot for 2021, go to www.votefromabroad.org

1. CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR RECALL ELECTION - SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Special election to determine if Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom should be recalled. And, if he is recalled, who should be his successor.

Who can vote: All overseas California voters who are registered to vote by the deadline

Voters will be able to vote on two questions:

(1) Should Governor Newsom be recalled? Yes or No  -- we urge you to vote NO

2) In the event Gov Newsom is recalled, whom do you choose to succeed him as governor?
You must choose from the list of candidates on the ballot and Governor Newsom is not an option.

Important reminder to voters: Even if you vote NO on the recall, you should also vote for a Democrat to succeed Gov Newsom in the event the recall is successful.

Deadline to Register to Vote: May be sent in by Mail or Fax (Online submission available only with valid California state identification)

• Postmarked by: Aug 30, 2021 - If sent by Mail
  
  
• Received by: Aug 30, 2021 - If sent by Fax or submitted online (to use online registration you must have a Calif driver's license or ID)
  
  
• Conditional Registration: Available from Aug 31 to Sep 14 for voters who appear in person in California

Deadline to Request a Ballot: May be submitted by Email, Fax, or Mail (Online submission available only with valid California state identification)

• Not Required: Every California voter who is registered by the deadline will receive a ballot

*If you haven't voted in the last 4 general elections (that is, haven't voted since 2012), then you may not be considered a registered voter any more and you'll need to register to vote by the Aug 30 deadline.

Deadline to Return Ballot: May be returned by Mail or Fax

• Postmarked by Sept 14, 2021 AND Received by Sept 21, 2021 - if sent by Mail
  
  
• Received by Sept 14, 2021, 8pm - if sent by Fax

2. NEW JERSEY STATE ELECTIONS: GENERAL ELECTION - NOV 2, 2021
Offices on the ballot: Governor, Lt Governor, State Senate, and State Assembly

Who can vote: Overseas NJ voters who indicate that they "intend to return" to NJ

*Overseas NJ voters who indicate their "intention to return is uncertain" or that they have "never resided" in the US are eligible to vote in federal elections only and will not receive a ballot for NJ state elections

Deadline to Register to Vote: May be sent in by Email, Fax, or Mail

• Received by Oct 3, 2021 - If you request on your form that your ballot be sent to you by Mail
  
  
• Received by Oct 12, 2021 - If you request on your form that your ballot be sent to you by Email or Fax

Deadline to Request a Ballot: May be sent in by Email, Fax, or Mail or Fax
 *Even if you are registered to vote, you MUST send in a form to request your ballot in 2021 to vote in this election

• Received by Oct 3, 2021 - If you request on your form that your ballot be sent to you by Mail
  
  
• Received by Oct 29, 2021 - If you request on your form that your ballot be sent to you by Email or Fax

Deadline to Return Ballot: May be returned by Email, Fax, or Mail
 *If returned by Email or Fax, voter must also put original ballot in the mail at that time

• Received by Nov 2, 2021, 8pm

3. VIRGINIA STATE ELECTIONS: GENERAL ELECTION - NOV 2, 2021
Offices on the ballot: Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, and State House of Delegates

Who can vote: Overseas VA voters who indicate that they "intend to return." Also, overseas VA voters who indicate their "intention to return is uncertain" if they provide the name of an employer for themselves, their spouse, or their parent (if a dependent).

*Overseas VA voters who indicate their "intention to return is uncertain" and do not have an employer, or that they have "never resided" in the US are eligible to vote in federal elections only and will not receive a ballot for VA state elections

Deadline to Register to Vote: May be sent in by Email, Fax, or Mail

• Received by Oct 12, 2021, 5pm - For civilian (non-military) overseas voters
  
  
• Received by Nov 2, 2021, 7pm - For military voters and their eligible family members

Deadline to Request a Ballot: May be sent in by Email, Fax, or Mail
 *Even if you are registered to vote, you MUST send in a form to request your ballot in 2021 to vote in this election

• Received by Oct 22, 2021, 5pm

Deadline to Return Ballot: Must be returned by Mail

• Postmarked by Nov 2, 2021, 7pm AND Received by Nov 5, 2021, 12 Noon

4. SPECIAL CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS: OHIO CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS 11 and 15
GENERAL ELECTIONS - NOV 2, 2021

OH-11 Special election to replace Democrat Marcia Fudge, who resigned her seat to serve as Secretary of Housing & Urban Development

OH-15 Special election to replace Republican Steve Stivers, who resigned his seat to become President of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Who can vote: All overseas voters with a voting address in either Ohio's 11th or 15th Congressional Districts
*To find your Congressional District, enter your voting address here: www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

Deadline to Register to Vote: May be sent in by Email, Fax, or Mail

• Received by Oct 4, 2021

Deadline to Request a Ballot: May be sent in by Email, Fax, or Mail
*Even if you are registered to vote, you MUST send in a form to request your ballot in 2021 to vote in this election

• Received by Oct 30, 2021, 12 Noon
  
  

Deadline to Return Ballot: Must be returned by Mail
 *It's ok to use a private courier services, such as DHL or FedEx, but a different deadline applies:

• Postmarked by Nov 1, 2021 AND Received by Nov 12, 2021 - If returned by regular mail;
  
  
• Or, Received by Nov 2, 2021, 7:30pm - If returned by courier service

5. SPECIAL CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION: FLORIDA CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 20
PRIMARY ELECTION - NOV 2, 2021  [GENERAL ELECTION - JANUARY 11, 2022]

Special election to replace Democrat Alcee Hastings, who died on April 6, 2021

Who can vote: All overseas voters with a voting address in Florida's 20th Congressional District
*To find your Congressional District, enter your voting address here: www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

Deadline to Register to Vote: Must be sent in by Mail (Online submission available only with valid Florida state identification)

• Postmarked by Oct 4, 2021 - If sent in by Mail
  
  
• Received by Oct 4, 2021 - If submitted online (to use online registration you must have a FL driver's license or ID) 

Deadline to Request a Ballot: May be sent in by Email, Fax, or Mail
*Even if you are registered to vote, you MUST send in a form to request your ballot in 2021 to vote in this election

• Received by Oct 23, 2021

Deadline to Return Ballot: May be returned by Fax or Mail

• Received by Nov 2, 2021, 7pm - If returned by Fax
  
  
• Postmarked by Nov 2, 2021 AND Received by Nov 12, 2021 - If returned by Mail

Thanks for taking action! And there's more you can do!