Spain’s Global Presidential Primary (GPP)

What is the GPP?

The GPP helps select the next Democratic presidential candidate. In addition, Democrats Abroad will send delegates to the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in August, 2024, reflecting our primary results.

When is the GPP?

From March 5 to March 12, 2024

How do I participate?

• In-Person 

  • Come to one of five Voting Center Events on Super Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Each of Spain’s chapters, i.e. Alicante, Barcelona, Madrid, Sevilla and Valencia, will be hosting a Voting Center. Click here for details.
  • Receive a ballot at a voting assistance event. Spain’s precinct in Malaga, and the Barcelona and Madrid chapters are hosting voting assistance events. Click here for details.

  Via Email 

  • Register and request your primary ballot now! Via Vote From Abroad
  • If you have already requested your ballot for the 2024 elections and just need a GPP ballot, get it here.

  Global Primary ballot requests close on March 12th at 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Online ballots must be sent no later than March 12th at 11:50 Pacific Time to be counted.

  Via Fax

  • Download a remote ballot, print, vote and return it to +1 (202) 897-3110

  Faxed ballots must be transmitted no later than March 12th at 11:59 pm Pacific Time to be counted

  Via Postal Mail 

  • For members of Democrats Abroad Spain download a remote ballot, print, vote and mail it to: 

  Paseo de las Delicias 74, 8B

  28045 Madrid 

   

  • Or email [email protected] and request that a ballot be mailed to you. Vote the ballot and mail it to the above address

Can I participate in the GPP?

YES, if you

• Reside abroad and are a US Citizen
• Are a member of Democrats Abroad*
• Are 18 as of November 5, 2024
• Haven’t voted, nor intend to vote, in any other state’s 2024 presidential primary**

* Same-day registration is allowed at Voting Centers

** The GPP is for president only. To vote in local primary races in the U.S. you will still need to request a ballot via VoteFrom Abroad.org from your state. If you do, leave the choice of presidential nominee blank. Don’t vote twice!

Which candidates have successfully filed to appear on the Democrats Abroad presidential primary ballot? In alphabetical order:

• Joe Biden
• Marianne Williamson

The deadline for candidates to complete all ballot access requirements was January 3, 2024

Why should I participate in the GPP?

Lots of reasons!

First, participating in the GPP shows the US (and the world) how important our elections are to US Citizens living abroad - and how important WE are to those elections. Our strength is in numbers, and by making our voices heard loudly, we make the issues that matter to us known. Voting in the GPP is a forceful way to advocate for those issues. 

Second, a vote in the GPP has greater “weight” than it does in a voter’s “home” state party. While tens of 1,000s of people will participate in the global primary this year, millions will vote in a voter’s home state. 

Third, by casting a vote in the GPP, US citizens abroad will help give Democrats Abroad a stronger voice and greater weight with the Democratic National Committee (DNC). Representation in the DNC is based on proportionality. The more we vote, the more representation we have, and this improves our chances of achieving some of our most important policy goals. 

Voting Center Dates, Times and Locations

Alicante:
Tuesday, March 5, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
Sip and Wonder Coffee House
Calle Poeta Campos Vasallo 8
03004, Alicante

Barcelona:
Tuesday, March 5, 4:40 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
ESERP Business School
Carrer de Girona, 24
08010, Barcelona

Madrid:
Tuesday, March 5, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 
Roll Madrid Restaurant
Calle Amaniel, 23
28015, Madrid

Sevilla:
Tuesday, March 5, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
El Hachodromo 
Calle Fería, 159
41002, Sevilla 

Valencia:
Tuesday, March 5, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
Bloom GalleryVLC
Carrer de Lluis Oliag, 17
46004, Valencia