As of October 26, 2025

This is a relational organizing “get out the vote” push for the period of Oct 26 to Nov 4. We want our leaders, activists and members to use your voices as Democrats Abroad and Voters Abroad to reach out to your wider network of voters and Americans at home and abroad. 

• For your contacts abroad we want voters abroad in key states to confirm they have their ballots, to vote for Democrats, to complete and return their ballots, to track whether it was counted for their state, and to get in touch with Democrats Abroad  if they need help.
  
  
• For your contacts back home we want voters in key states to know how critical their voice and their vote is in electing Democrats and stopping Trump, to make a plan to vote, to make sure they are registered and to know how to get to the polls.. 

Please share these messages to help others vote from abroad, and to encourage people back home to vote in critical elections taking place November 4, 2025 — because remember, for us living abroad, November is NOW. 

VIRGINIA VOTER ABROAD

Hi! Do you have your VA overseas absentee ballot yet? Be sure to mail it back right away! To defend democracy and stop Trump we need to make sure Virginia Democrats win — please vote for Abigail Spanberger for governor, Ghazala Hashmi for Lt. Governor, Jay Jones for Attorney General, and Democrats up and down the ballot. Every race matters. Your VA overseas absentee ballot needs to arrive by November 7, noon Virginia time (and should be postmarked on or before November 4.) Get it in the mail right away. You might want to consider international courier mail like FedEx, DHL or UPS. If you need help or have questions, let me know or email [email protected]. VA voters abroad must “intend to return”, or provide employer info, to be eligible to vote in VA state and local elections. Thanks!

VIRGINIA VOTER BACK HOME

Hi! Did you know VA has really important elections this November 4? To defend democracy and stop Trump we need to make sure Virginia Democrats win — please vote for Abigail Spanberger for governor, Ghazala Hashmi for Lt. Governor, Jay Jones for Attorney General, and Democrats up and down the ballot. Every race matters. Make a plan to vote! To find your polling place, go here: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/polling-place-lookup. If you have questions let me know! Thanks!

NEW JERSEY VOTER ABROAD

Hi! Do you have your NJ overseas absentee ballot yet? Be sure to get it emailed back right away and don’t forget to mail the ballot at the same time! To defend democracy and stop Trump we need to make sure New Jersey Democrats win — please vote for Mikie Sherrill for governor and Democrats up and down the ballot. Every race matters. Your NJ overseas absentee ballot has to be emailed back by Nov 4, 2025, 8:00 PM (NJ time) – be sure to also mail it at the same time, but the mailed ballot can get there anytime as long as the emailed ballot arrives in time If you need voter help or have questions, let me know or email [email protected]. Thanks!

NEW JERSEY BACK HOME

Hi! Did you know NJ has really important elections this November 4? To defend democracy and to stop Trump we need to make sure New Jersey Democrats win — please vote for Mikie Sherrill for governor and Democrats up and down the ballot. Every race matters. Make a plan to vote! If you need help finding your polling place you can go to https://nj.gov/state/elections/vote-polling-location.shtml If you have questions let me know. Thanks!

PENNSYLVANIA VOTER ABROAD

Hi! Do you have your PA overseas absentee ballot yet? Be sure to mail it back right away! To defend democracy and stop Trump please vote YES to retain Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht on the PA State Supreme Court. They’re pro-choice, pro-LGBTQ and pro-democracy. Trump is lying when he says this is about term limits – it isn’t, he is trying to rig the 2026 elections and wants to rig the PA courts to help him do it. Vote YES to retain all 3 Justices. Please also vote for Stella Tsai and Michael Wojcik for Commonwealth Court and Brandon P. Neuman and Alice Dubow for Superior Court! The PA overseas absentee ballot must be signed by Nov 3, 2025 and mailed back to PA so that it is received by Nov 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM Pennsylvania time. Get it in the mail right away. If you are worried about international mail delays, you might want to consider international courier mail like FedEx, DHL or UPS. If you need help or have questions, let me know or email [email protected]. PA voters abroad must “intend to return” to be eligible to vote in PA state and local elections. Thanks!

PENNSYLVANIA VOTER BACK HOME

Hi! Did you know PA has really important elections this November 4? To defend democracy and stop Trump please vote YES to retain Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht on the PA State Supreme Court. They’re pro-choice, pro-LGBTQ and pro-democracy. Trump is lying when he says this is about term limits – it isn’t, he is trying to rig the 2026 elections and wants to rig the PA courts to help him do it. Vote YES to retain all 3 Justices. Please also vote for Stella Tsai and Michael Wojcik for Commonwealth Court and Brandon P. Neuman and Alice Dubow for Superior Court! Every race matters. Make a plan to vote! If you need help finding your polling place you can go to https://vote.pa. If you have questions let me know. Thanks!

CALIFORNIA VOTER ABROAD
Hi! Do you have your CA overseas absentee ballot yet? Be sure to vote it and fax or e-fax it back right away. To defend democracy and stop Trump please vote YES on Prop 50: The Election Rigging Response Act — it is a measured, careful, and TEMPORARY redistricting that neutralizes Trump attempt rig the 2026 elections via Texas. If you need more info on why vote Yes, this is good: https://www.independent.com/2025/10/08/vote-yes-on-californias-prop-50. Your yes vote is super important. If you don’t have your CA ballot yet, and need help or have questions, email [email protected]. All CA voters abroad can vote on this ballot initiative. Thanks!

CALIFORNIA VOTER BACK HOME

Hi! Did you know CA has a really important ballot measure this November 4? To defend democracy and stop Trump please vote YES on Prop 50: The Election Rigging Response Act — it is a measured, careful, and TEMPORARY redistricting that neutralizes Trump attempt rig the 2026 elections via Texas. Your Yes vote is super important. If you need more info on why vote yes, this is good: https://www.independent.com/2025/10/08/vote-yes-on-californias-prop-50. Make a plan to vote! If you have questions let me know. Thanks!

NEW YORK CITY VOTER ABROAD

Hi! Do you have your NY overseas absentee ballot yet? Be sure to vote it and return it right away. To defend democracy and stop Trump please elect Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor. Cuomo is Trump’s pick – please vote for Mamdani! There are other important elections happening too. Please vote blue (anti-Trump) up and down the ballot! NY overseas absentee ballots must be postmarked by Nov 4, 2025 and be received by November 17, 2025 but don’t wait. If you don’t have your NY ballot yet, and need help or have questions, email [email protected]. NY voters abroad must “intend to return” to be eligible to vote in NY state and local elections. Thanks!

NEW YORK CITY VOTER BACK HOME

Hi! Did you know NY has a really important election this November 4? To defend democracy and stop Trump please elect Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor. Cuomo is Trump’s pick – please vote for Mamdani! There are other important elections happening too. Please vote blue (anti-Trump) up and down the ballot! Every race matters. Make a plan to vote! If you need info on your polling place go here: https://www.vote.nyc/page/find-your-poll-site If you have questions let me know. Thanks!

GEORGIA VOTER ABROAD

Hi! Do you have your GA absentee ballot yet? Be sure to vote it and return it right away. To defend democracy and stop Trump, winning these Public Service Commission elections is actually really important and will protect affordability and sustainability in GA! Please vote for Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard, and vote for Democrats up and down the ballot. GA absentee ballots must be returned by postal mail and received by Nov 4, 2025, 7:00 PM Georgia time. You might want to consider international courier mail like FedEx, DHL or UPS to make sure it gets back in time. If you need help or have questions, let me know or email [email protected]. GA voters abroad must “intend to return” to be eligible to vote in GA state and local elections. Thanks!

GEORGIA BACK HOME

Hi! Did you know GA has a really important ballot measure this November 4?  To defend democracy and stop Trump, winning these Public Service Commission elections is actually really important and will protect affordability and sustainability in GA! Please vote for Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard, and vote for Democrats up and down the ballot. If you need help finding your polling place you can go to https://georgia.gov/vote-early-person. If you have questions let me know. Thanks!

MAINE VOTER ABROAD

Hi! Do you have your ME overseas absentee ballot yet? Be sure to vote it and return it right away. To defend democracy and stop Trump’s agenda, please vote NO on Question 1 – this ballot initiative if passed would require documentary proof from voters in order to vote. The League of Women Voters opposes this measure – you can read about that here: https://www.lwvme.org/node/3444. Requiring additional documentary proof does nothing to prevent statistically non-existent voter fraud – but it does make it a lot harder for otherwise eligible voters to vote. Read more on that here: https://www.lwv.org/blog/whats-so-bad-about-voter-id-laws. All ME voters abroad can vote on this ballot initiative. ME overseas absentee ballots can be returned by email but must be received by Nov 4, 2025, 8:00 PM. If you need help or have questions, let me know or email [email protected]. Thanks!

MAINE VOTER BACK HOME

Hi! Did you know ME has a really important ballot measure this November 4?  To defend democracy and stop Trump’s agenda, please vote NO on Question 1 – this ballot initiative if passed would require documentary proof from voters in order to vote. The League of Women Voters opposes this measure – you can read about that here: https://www.lwvme.org/node/3444. Requiring additional documentary proof does nothing to prevent statistically non-existent voter fraud – but it does make it a lot harder for otherwise eligible voters to vote. Read more on that here: https://www.lwv.org/blog/whats-so-bad-about-voter-id-laws. If you need help finding your polling place you can go to https://www.maine.gov/portal/government/edemocracy/voter_lookup.php. If you have questions let me know. Thanks!

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT TEXAS-18 (HOUSTON AREA) VOTER ABROAD

Hi! Do you vote in Congressional District TX-18 (Houston Area)? Have you returned your ballot yet? To defend democracy and stop Trump’s agenda, please be sure to vote for a Democrat on this ticket. This election may go to a runoff after November 4, so stay tuned! Additionally there are 17 Constitutional amendments on the ballot November 4 — check out the League of Women Voters recommendations here: https://lwvtexas.org/content.aspx?page_id=5&club_id=979482&item_id=126202#gsc.tab=0. If you “intend to return” to Texas you can also vote on these statewide ballot measures. Texas requires that you return your ballot by postal mail — if mailed from outside the US, it must be received by November 10 and be postmarked on or before Nov 4. If you need help or have questions, let me know or email [email protected]. Thanks!

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT TEXAS-18 (HOUSTON AREA) VOTER BACK HOME

Hi! Did you know that TX has really important ballot measures this November 4? If you vote in  Congressional District TX-18 (Houston Area) please be sure to vote for a Democrat. This election may go to a runoff after November 4, so stay tuned! Additionally there are 17 Constitutional amendments on the ballot November 4 — check out the League of Women Voters recommendations here: https://lwvtexas.org/content.aspx?page_id=5&club_id=979482&item_id=126202#gsc.tab=0. If you have questions let me know. Thanks!

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT TENNESSEE-7 (MIDDLE AND WEST TENNESSEE) VOTER ABROAD

Hi! Do you vote in Congressional District TN-7 (Middle and West Tennessee)? Have you gotten your ballot yet? To defend democracy and stop Trump’s agenda, VOTE for Democrat Aftyn Behn for US Congress! "If you think things are going well, I am not your candidate. If you are upset with the cost of living and the chaos of our federal and state government, then I am your candidate, and I will go to Washington to fix it," said Behn. https://www.newschannel5.com/news/if-you-think-things-are-going-well-im-not-your-candidate-aftyn-behn-to-voters-ahead-of-tenn-special-election

Ballots began to go out on October 18, for the special Federal election to take place December 2. If you still need to register to vote or get a ballot, the deadline to do so is November 22. TN requires that ballots be returned by postal mail and be received no later than Dec 2, 7PM Central time. If you need help or have questions, let me know or email [email protected]. Thanks!

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT TENNESSEE-7 (MIDDLE AND WEST TENNESSEE) VOTER BACK HOME

Hi! Did you know there is an important House election happening December 2 in Congressional District TN-7 (Middle and West Tennessee)? To defend democracy and stop Trump’s agenda, VOTE for Democrat Aftyn Behn for US Congress. "If you think things are going well, I am not your candidate. If you are upset with the cost of living and the chaos of our federal and state government, then I am your candidate, and I will go to Washington to fix it," said Behn. https://www.newschannel5.com/news/if-you-think-things-are-going-well-im-not-your-candidate-aftyn-behn-to-voters-ahead-of-tenn-special-election

Voter registration closes November 2, so make sure you are registered and ready to vote: https://sos.tn.gov/elections/guides/how-to-register-to-vote. TN-7 Democrats can win this if they all show up! To find your polling place, go here: https://www.nashville.gov/departments/elections/find-polling-place. If you have questions let me know. Thanks!

VARIOUS OTHER MAYOR RACES

There is more than Mamdani on the ballot in Mayor races back home! The following cities have Mayor races Dems must win

• Connecticut: Bristol, New Haven, Stamford, Hamden, Milford, New Britain, Danbury, Norwalk, and Stratford
• Florida: Miami (let’s get another Democratic FLIP for this seat!)
• Georgia: Atlanta
• Kansas: Topeka
• Maryland: Annapolis
• Massachusetts: Boston
• Michigan: Dearborn, Detroit
• Minnesota: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
• New Hampshire: Manchester
• New Jersey: Gloucester Township
• New Jersey: Jersey City
• New Mexico: Albuquerque
• New York: Binghamton, Buffalo, Syracuse
• North Carolina: Charlotte
• Ohio: Cincinnati (JD Vance’s brother Cory Bowman is running for Mayor, VOTE for Democrat Aftab Pureval!), Cleveland
• Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh
• South Carolina: Columbia
• Washington: Seattle 

Read more about the Dem candidates here: https://boltsmag.org/whats-on-the-ballot/2025-general-election