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  • 2023 Elections: Special 60 Day Announcement

    Leadership Board Positions for 2023-25

    In accordance with Democrats Abroad China Bylaws, this announcement will serve as the 60+ day notice prior to the 2023 DACN national election. Article IV, Section 4.1 reads, in part:
     
    "Four (4) members of the Board shall be elected to serve as Members-at-Large, with and without pre-
    determined duty designations. Pre-determined Member-At-Large duties will be announced at
    least 60 days prior to an AGM. One (1) member of the Board shall be elected as a Get Out The
    Vote (GOTV) Coordinator."
     
    Listed below are all of the Leadership Board positions for the 2023-25 term.
     

    Executive Committee Officers

    • Chair
    • Vice Chair
    • Secretary
    • Treasurer
    • Director of Communications 
    • Information Technology Director

    Members-At-Large

    • GOTV Coordinator
    • Onboarding Coordinator
    • Events Coordinator
    • General Member-At-Large 
    • General Member-At-Large

    Non-Voting Appointed Board Members

    • General Counsel 
    • Deputy Communications Officer 
    • Deputy Communications Officer 
    • Deputy Communications Officer 
         

    Please watch this and other DACN spaces for future announcements related to Democrats Abroad China Elections, Bylaws, and our Annual General Meeting (AGM).

    The DACN Nominations and Elections Committee has been formed for 2023. Contact the DACN Chair and the DACN Nominations and Elections Committee (NEC) with questions, or to participate. 


  • rsvped for DACN's DO SOMETHING Hour 2023-03-19 10:42:43 -0400

    DACN's DO SOMETHING Hour


    It’s time. Time to raise your hand and answer the call to lead.

    Need help getting started? Dial into DACN’s DO SOMETHING Hours! 

    These calls are are available for all members who:

    • want to volunteer to get out the vote;
    • have an interest in communications;
    • are looking to host events;
    • are interested in leading a DACN Caucus, Chapter, or Committee;
    • hope to serve on the Leadership Board;
    • and more!

    RSVP to join the call to action, and find out how you can turn America Blue!

    WHEN
    April 19, 2023 at 8:00pm
    WHERE
    Zoom
    Beijing
    China
    Google map and directions
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  • rsvped for DACN's DO SOMETHING Hour 2023-03-19 10:33:25 -0400

    DACN's DO SOMETHING Hour


    It’s time. Time to raise your hand and answer the call to lead.

    Need help getting started? Dial into DACN’s DO SOMETHING Hours! 

    These calls are are available for all members who:

    • want to volunteer to get out the vote;
    • have an interest in communications;
    • are looking to host events;
    • are interested in leading a DACN Caucus, Chapter, or Committee;
    • hope to serve on the Leadership Board;
    • and more!

    RSVP to join the call to action, and find out how you can turn America Blue!

    WHEN
    April 05, 2023 at 8:00pm
    WHERE
    Zoom
    Beijing
    China
    Google map and directions
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  • rsvped for DACN's DO SOMETHING Hour 2023-03-19 10:20:59 -0400

    DACN's DO SOMETHING Hour


    It’s time. Time to raise your hand and answer the call to lead.

    Need help getting started? Dial into DACN’s DO SOMETHING Hours! 

    These calls are are available for all members who:

    • want to volunteer to get out the vote;
    • have an interest in communications;
    • are looking to host events;
    • want to serve on the Nominations and Elections Committee;
    • are interested in leading a DACN Caucus, Chapter, or Committee;
    • hope to serve on the Leadership Board;
    • and more!

    RSVP to join the call to action, and find out how you can turn America Blue!

    WHEN
    March 29, 2023 at 8:00pm
    WHERE
    Zoom
    Beijing
    China
    Google map and directions
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  • rsvped for Volunteers = Voters 2023-03-19 08:21:22 -0400

    Volunteers = Voters

    Learn how you can participate and gain the skills to turn out the vote in 2023 and beyond! 

    This week's call will help explain all of the ways you as a DACN member can volunteer. This week we will focus on Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts.

    Democrats Abroad volunteers offer voter assistance live and online. Multiple platforms are used for GOTV and there are a variety of ways you can participate!

     

    1AM Washington, D.C.  
    1PM Beijing/HKT  
    6PM Wellington  

     

    RSVP via e-mail: [email protected], or add WeChat ID: Lizconsin to receive the Zoom link.

    WHEN
    April 06, 2023 at 1:00am
    WHERE
    Zoom
    Washington, DC
    United States
    Google map and directions
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  • Tackling Wealth Inequality from Cradle to Rocking Chair

    How can we tackle wealth inequality effectively in the United States? Providing opportunity and security from cradle to rocking chair is our progressive answer. Join our guest speakers to learn more about proposed legislation for Baby Bonds and Social Security Expansion.  Take action to make them reality.

    Confirmed speakers:

    • AYANNA PRESSLEY, U.S. Rep. Massachusetts CD-7 
    • ALEX LAWSON, Social Security Works Executive Director 

    Here are resources to prepare for the event:

    All are welcome to attend! Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link.

    Thanks to our co-sponsors: Global Seniors Caucus, proDA Austria, proDA Germany, Global Youth Caucus

    RSVP below for the Zoom link!

    While there is no donation required to attend, the suggested donation for this event is $10. Click here to donate. Help Democrats Abroad volunteers mobilize voters around the world. Help us fight for progressive policy changes in the new Congress!

    Vancouver, CA 9:00 - 10:30 am
    Washington DC 12.00 - 1:30 pm
    London, UK 5:00 - 6:30 pm
    Vienna, AT 6:00 - 7:30 pm
    Nairobi, Kenya 7:00 - 8:30 pm
    Mumbai, India 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm

     

    WHEN
    March 27, 2023 at 12:00pm
    WHERE
    Zoom - online, Washington DC
    245 rsvps

  • Your Input Requested: 2024 Delegate Selection Plan

    Democrats Abroad (DPCA) is planning the 2024 Presidential Nominating Process!

     

     

    The 30 day public comment period on the draft Delegate Selection Plan (DSP) runs from March 5th to April 6th. The DSP outlines the process by which we conduct our Global Presidential Primary (GPP) and select our Delegates to represent us at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, where our party will nominate our candidate for President.
     

    Learn more about the process and review plans here: democratsabroad.org/presidentialnominatingprocess

    Please find the Delegate Selection Plan Draft here, and the form for submitting public comment here.
     
    Phase 1 DSP Deadlines

    April 5 to 12 - Revisions to Draft, Office of International Counsel 

    Before April 15 - Final Draft Submitted, All Members

    April 22 - 2024 DSP Approval, DPCA Voting Reps 

    Before May 3 - Submit DSP to DNC, International Chair 

     

    Please know you are welcome to attend DSP Town Hall events!

    🔹Meeting 1 March 212AM China

    🔹Meeting 2 March 27, 10PM China

    🔹Meeting 3 April 2nd, 3PM China

     

     

    🗳️ April 22 at 8PM China 🗳️

    On April 22nd,  our DACN voting representatives VOTE on the 2024 DSP. This DPCA Meeting will be held online. The DPCA body will also VOTE to confirm our 2023 Global Meeting dates and location (currently announced as June 9-11, 2023, in Washington, D.C.)
     
     

    Affirmative Action Committee:

    Chair Tre’ Shawn Griffin Noordermeer (Netherlands), Marnie Delaney (France), Robyn T. Emerson (Kenya), 

    Sam Khunaizi (United Arab Emirates), Emily Lines (Germany), Edgar Lopez (Mexico) Suma Shamanna (India)

     

    Next Steps:

    Phase 2 Implementation of the Delegate Selection Plan (DSP)

    Phase 3 Determining Presidential Preference (GPP)

    Phase 4 Selecting Delegates to the Democratic National Convention 

    Phase 5 Democratic National Convention

     

    Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

    Get involved at the local level by emailing [email protected] 


  • DPCA Global Meeting - Vote on 2024 Delegate Selection Plan

     

     

    Calling All DPCA Officers... to Vote On 2024 Delegate Selection Plan

     

    We are excited to announce that the DPCA will be convening a Global Meeting on

    Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 08:00 AM EDT (14:00 CET // 20:00 HKT // 22:00 AEST)!

    ❖ Roll Call 07:30 AM EDT ❖

    The DPCA voting body will vote on the approval of the 2024 Delegate Selection Plan.

    This will be held online via WebEx and is open to all DA members.

    During this meeting we will also vote to confirm our 2023 Global Annual General Meeting dates and location

    (announced as June 9-11, 2023, in Washington, D.C.).

    RSVP below!

    Connection details will be emailed to all Democrats Abroad member RSVP's closer to the meeting date.

    Every four years, the Democratic Party begins designing the Delegate Selection Rules and a resulting nominating process for the next presidential election.

    While the Rules drafting process begins anew after each Presidential election, many norms and traditions carry over, including a rule that lets some states hold their nominating contest early, which in 2024 will be South Carolina, Nevada & New Hampshire, Michigan, and Georgia.

    Democrats Abroad has worked hard at crafting our Delegate Selection Plan, which is the guiding document as we play our part in nominating our Party's 2024 nominees for President and Vice President of the United States.

    You can review a copy of our draft 2024 Delegate Selction Plan which was posted for public comment on our website on March 6, 2023, and submit your by writing to [email protected] through April 5, 2023.

    (Please include the page and line number your feedback refers to in your email. Thank you!)

    NOTICE: This meeting will be recorded, including audio, video, and any materials exchanged or viewed during the session.

    WHEN
    April 22, 2023 at 8:00am
    WHERE
    Webex
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  • PUT YOUR $ WHERE YOUR ♥ IS – AP Friendly “Don’t Look Up” Screening

    Event information on green background. "Don't Look Up" screening, 8 pm Tokyo time.

    Join us as we watch this award-winning satire in which two astronomers aim to inform the world about a comet coming to destroy Earth. This film’s portrayal of the public’s reaction sparks lively discussion about where are heading when it comes to the climate crisis. We look forward to seeing you at this important film and discussion!

    When you RSVP you will receive an email with the link to join on Zoom.

    WHEN

    April 02, 2023 at 8:00pm – 10:30pm Tokyo Time

    WHERE

    Online via Zoom (RSVP for info)

    WHEN
    April 02, 2023 at 6:00am
    WHERE
    Online Event (RSVP for zoom info)
    2 chōme-8-1 Nishishinjuku
    Tokyo 163-8001
    Japan
    Google map and directions
    1 rsvp rsvp

  • published Spring Forward: Tax Seminars in News 2023-02-10 04:24:17 -0500

    Spring Forward: Tax Seminars

    ⭐️ Tax advice needed: you asked, we listened! ⭐️ 

    ➡️ Join Democrats Abroad for a series of tax talks. Throughout February and March, members like you have the opportunity to learn valuable information on investing, filing, and more! 

    1️⃣ How To File The FBAR

    Tired of paying someone else to file the FBAR for you every year but not sure how to do it yourself? In this webinar, an expert will walk you through the process of filing the FBAR, which is free when you do it yourself. They'll show you the form, what information you need to provide, how to submit the FBAR online, and the filing deadline.

    ⏰ February 16 at 2:30AM
    RSVP: www.democratsabroad.org/filefbar 

    2️⃣ How To Catch Up On Filing US Taxes from Abroad

    Did you forget to file a US tax return since you moved abroad, or have you been living outside the US for a long time (decades even!) but you've not been filing a US tax return? Join us to go over the IRS Streamlined Filing Procedure - the process to get caught up on your US tax filings. The good news is that you don't have to file for all the years that you missed, you potentially won't owe any US tax, and you might even be eligible for some money from the IRS depending on your circumstances.

    ⏰ February 22 at 4:30PM 
    RSVP: www.democratsabroad.org/streamlinedfiling 

    3️⃣ Investing For Americans Abroad And Dual Citizens

    Although this isn't a tax event per se, we received high demand to host a webinar on investing. It is really difficult for Americans abroad and dual citizens (particularly in Europe) to find ways to invest their money in the country they live in as well as in the United States. We often feel like we're stuck in a rock and a hard place, unable to open an investment account in some cases and save for our futures. In this webinar, we'll go over investing basics and the options available. Please note, this session will focus on European Union regulations but will cover basic investing principles applicable anywhere.

    ⏰ March 1 at 4:30PM
    RSVP: www.democratsabroad.org/investingabroad 

    4️⃣ Retirement & Taxes For Americans Abroad

    Are you starting to plan for your retirement, you're about to retire, or you're already retired? Ever wondered how taxes on your non-US pension works? Join us to go over common retirement tax issues like taxes on Social Security and how taxes on your US retirement plan works if you plan to retire abroad.

    ⏰ March 9 at 2:30AM
    RSVP: www.democratsabroad.org/retiretaxevent 

    ⭐️ If you are unable to attend a live webinar, there is an option to receive a recording. If you would like Democrats Abroad China to put on an event at a different date or time, please email [email protected]. We would be happy to oblige!

    ⭐️ Questions are encouraged - submit yours early so that we shape the content of the webinars around what you want to learn the most!

    📧 Send a message to [email protected] if you have any questions about the tax webinar series.


  • published Reasons to Vote in 2023 in News 2023-01-27 06:45:35 -0500

    Reasons to Vote in 2023

    Right now Wisconsinites have a chance to fill a state Supreme Court seat and correct the course of justice!

    Wisconsin is a small state that as of late has seen dark money pour in from outside parties. Reason number one to vote? To take back our voice!

     

    Why Vote?

    Balance of Power

    The state legislature has been refusing to confirm Governor Evers’ appointments to government positions, leaving former incumbents in place despite the Governor’s power of appointment. In 2022, a state Supreme Court ruling paved the way for this abuse of the nominations process to continue. 

    A popularly elected Governor can ... be held hostage by legislators in a gerrymandered legislature who are unable or unwilling to cooperate. - Barry Burden, director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Elections Research Center

    Gerrymandering

    The Republican-controlled legislature adopted electoral maps that favor Republicans and reduce the number of Black-majority districts. Gov. Evers vetoed the maps, but the conservative-controlled Supreme Court ordered that Wisconsin will use the legislature’s map for the next 10 years. 

    Recusal

    Judicial decisions should not be affected by campaign contributions and dark money. The laws of our great state should not be determined on a pay-to-play basis. The integrity of our judiciary is on the line. We must elect justices who are impartial and committed to fair and balanced judicial review. We must elect justices who we can trust to recuse themselves in the case of conflicts of interest. 

    Voting Rights

    Americans, wherever they are, have the right to vote. This election, we have to vote to ensure we retain that right. Current efforts are underway in Wisconsin to limit the amount of time granted to overseas voters to return their ballots. All Wisconsin voters must return their ballots by mail, a process that is unpredictable and antiquated.

    Abortion 

    This is a life-or-death election. 

    Since Roe v Wade was overturned, Governor Evers has tried to get the legislature to debate access to reproductive rights in Wisconsin. The legislature has refused, leaving the 1849 law which bans abortion in place. Attorney General Kaul has said that he will not enforce the 1849 law, setting up a dispute which is likely to head to the WI Supreme Court.

     

    Who's Running?

    There are four justices running in the nonpartisan primary. Wisconsinites will choose TWO candidates to move forward to the General Election in April. There are two liberal-leaning candidates who need our votes! Learn more: 

     

    Request your 2023 ballot HERE


  • published Join the Bylaws & Rules Committee! in News 2023-01-11 11:09:12 -0500

    Join the Bylaws & Rules Committee!

    DACN's Bylaws and Rules Committee is forming for 2023!

    Please submit your interest to the Chair by February 15, 2023.

    Email [email protected].


  • published Vote From China in News 2022-09-15 14:43:05 -0400

    Vote From China

    How To Vote From China

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    U.S. citizens have the right to vote in primary and general elections, wherever they reside!

     

    If you're a U.S. citizen, dual-national, or will be 18 on November 8, 2022, you have the right to vote from abroad in US elections — including in the November 2022 midterms!

    As a U.S. citizen, you can register to vote from abroad while living, working, or traveling overseas by submitting one form — the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). It doesn't matter if you were registered to vote before you left the U.S., how long you’ve lived outside the U.S., or if you've never resided in the U.S. at all. You have the right to vote!

    The U.S. State Department recommends, “all U.S. citizens living abroad complete and submit a new Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) annually, to ensure you remain on your state’s voter rolls and to ensure your local election office has your up-to-date contact information.” Vote From Abroad provides all the information, forms, and support help in one place to make voting easy! Please note that there is no in-person voting, all voters in China must register and submit an overseas absentee ballot.

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    States requiring ballot return via postal mail:

     

     Arkansas  Connecticut  Georgia  Idaho Illinois Iowa Kentucky Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri New Hampshire  New Jersey  New York Ohio  Pennsylvania South Dakota Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

     

    Visit www.votefromabroad.org/states for specific information by state

    Don't wait, return your ballot immediately! 

     

    HOW TO EXPRESS SHIP YOUR BALLOT USING SF EXPRESS:

        1. Find the SF Express Mini Program on Wechat
        2. Select the third option at the top for International Shipping
        3. Select "Send Express"
        4. Fill out your address information and your Local Election Official's address information
        5. Schedule the pickup within an hour!
        6. Be sure the date/time are stamped on the outside envelope.

     

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    KEY POINTS FOR VOTING

    • Request your overseas ballot now!  www.votefromabroad.org 
    • Ask on the request form (FPCA) that your ballot be sent to you by email
    • Submit your request form by email, if your state allows  
    • Return your voted ballot electronically (email, upload or fax), if your state allows 
    • If your state requires you to mail back your ballot:
      • Request your ballot NOW, so you’ll receive it on September 24 when counties start sending overseas ballots out (45 days before the election)
      • Download and vote your ballot as soon as you receive it
      • Use the diplomatic pouch before OCTOBER 1st, or use a courier service to sent it back

    Track your request form and your ballot

    What's covered on this page: 

    1. Registering to vote and requesting your ballot

    2. Confirming your request has been accepted

    3. Receiving your ballot

    4. Oct 1 and the ballot hasn’t arrived?

    5. Voting your ballot

    6. Returning your ballot

    7. Checking twice to prevent mistakes

    8. Confirming your ballot's arrival

    9. What to do if you encounter difficulties

    10. Getting your "I Voted from China" Stickers

     

    1. Registering to vote and requesting your ballot for the 2022 midterm elections

    The first step is to request your ballot, and if need be, register to vote from abroad. You should do this every election year to ensure you remain on your state’s overseas voter rolls and to ensure your local election office has your up-to-date contact information. It’s important to register as an absentee voter from abroad because the ballots of US citizens voting from abroad have special protections and are different from the standard absentee ballot. 

    Go to votefromabroad.org to fill out your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) absentee ballot request — it is fully digital and fast! If you're not registered to vote, the FPCA also serves as a voter registration form. Choose the option to receive ballots by email.

    The second step is to submit the FPCA absentee ballot request form to your local election office in the United States. Most states allow you to submit your FPCA directly from votefromabroad.org without the need to print it out. But some states require that you submit your completed form by email attachment, fax, or postal mail. State deadlines and submission methods can be found here.

    If you have any questions while filling out your request form, go to the Vote from Abroad FAQ section or type your question in the website's chatbox (red circle in the bottom right-hand corner of each screen). Or you can email us at [email protected]

     


    Watch a video on how to use votefromabroad.org.




    2. Confirming your request has been accepted  ✅

    After submitting your FPCA absentee ballot request form, call or email your Local Election Official (LEO) to confirm they have received it and will be sending your ballot. Your LEO's contact information is listed in the instructions generated when you fill out your FPCA form at Vote from Abroad. You can also look up their contact info here

    Most states provide a website where you can verify your voter status. To find your state's website, click here and scroll down to “Where Is My Ballot?"

     

    3. Receiving your ballot 📬

    Your overseas absentee ballot is not your standard absentee ballot back home! Thanks to the MOVE Act, all states must send FPCA-requested  absentee ballots to overseas voters no later than 45 days before a federal election — this year that’s September 24, 2022

    And, if requested, all states must send overseas voters their ballot by email.

     

    4. Your ballot hasn’t arrived? 📭

    Check your spam folder. Still no ballot? Contact your local election official here and confirm they’ve sent your ballot to you. Visit votefromabroad.org if you are required to submit need a new FPCA absentee ballot request form.

    Use a Back-up Ballot (FWAB) if your regular ballot hasn’t arrived. Download the FWAB HERE.

     

    5. Completing your ballot 🗳️

    Every race matters! It’s easier than ever to read up on candidates and ballot initiatives. There are some state ballots where party affiliation is not listed, such as in the case of school boards and judges. To determine who to vote for in 2022, you can do the following: 

    ➡️ Be sure to vote in every election listed on your ballot ⬅️

     

    6. There are lots of ways to return your ballot! 

    📌 Remember! Only use a mail service if you cannot return your ballot electronically 📌

    Ballot return methods – by email, online, postal mail, fax – vary by state. Always return your ballot as quickly as possible, but especially if your state only allows postal mail return. Find your state's exact ballot return methods here.

    If your state allows email, online upload or fax  for ballot return, please use these options as they’re not subject to delay! Here is more information on fax submission.

    If your state requires postal mail return, see info below on options from China.

    New Jersey: Please note that New Jersey allows for email or fax returns, but requires that the ballot ALSO be sent by postal mail.

    New York: Here are instructions on How to fold the New York State General Election ballot.


    Need help scanning your ballot?

    Watch this video on how to scan using your smartphone.

    If you don't have a scanning app on your phone, you can use Adobe Scan mobile app for iPhone & Android


    ➡ Courier Service:

    This is the best way to ensure your ballot arrives expediently and is counted. Please send your ballot as soon as possible, as even courier services can experience delays. You should – and some states require you – ask for a postmark or date stamp to be placed on the outer envelope. Find out your state’s requirements here

    ➡ International Postal Service:  

    If your state requires postal mail ballot return, one option is to use express international mail from China Post. Please remember mail service can be slow and send your ballot as soon as possible!

    You should – and some states require you – to ask for a postmark or date stamp to be placed on the outer envelope. Find out your state’s requirements here

    ➡ The U.S. Embassy/Consulate diplomatic pouch:

    The U.S. Consulate in China requests that ballots sent by the diplomatic post be dropped off no later than four weeks before the ballot due date. You will need to place your ballots in a U.S. postage paid return envelopes (usually provided with your ballot) or in envelopes bearing sufficient U.S. postage. Download a free U.S. postage-paid return envelope template at FVAP.gov. This can be cut and pasted, or printed directly onto an envelope.

    In China, the deadline to drop off ballots is October 1st. Consulates are closed on U.S. and Chinese holidays, meaning they are closed October 1st. Make a plan to submit your ballot to a consulate by September 30th. More information can be found here. Please be aware that using the diplomatic pouch does not mean your ballot will arrive faster. It can take up to four weeks for the mail to reach its final destination.

    📌 Remember! Only use a mail service if you cannot return your ballot electronically 📌

     

    7. Checking twice to prevent mistakes 👀

    When filling out and packaging your ballot, don't forget to review the instructions carefully. Don't let human error spoil your ballot!

    Regardless of how you send in your ballot, remember that you – the voter – must be the one who places it “in the mail.” In some states, it is unlawful for any other person to handle your voted ballot, even if it is sealed. Unsure? Find out your state’s requirements here

     

    8. Confirming your ballot's arrival at your local election office in the United States ✓✓

    Once you've sent your ballot, follow up with your local election official to make sure that it arrived and will be counted. Please do not just assume that your ballot has made it! 

    The easiest way to ensure your ballot has arrived is to go to "Track Your Ballot" on your state’s website. You can also look up your local election office's contact details here and contact them directly. They may be experiencing a high volume of calls, so you may need to be persistent to get through to someone.

     

    9. Having trouble? Need help? 😕

    We understand that the voting process to some states can be confusing — that's why we're here to help! Send us an email: [email protected], or contact [email protected].

     

    10. Get your "I Voted from China" sticker

    Find printable “I Voted from China” stickers here.

    DACN has "I Voted" pins for sale, as well as free personalized, printable stickers. Please connect with us via social media, WeChat, or by emailing [email protected].

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    Thank you for voting!

    Please click below 👇  to let us know! 

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     Midterms matter 

    Change is possible.

    Change is knocking on your door.

    Change has come in the form of a ballot that your local election official mailed, e-mailed, or sent you via an online portal.

    Vote in 2022 elections, so we may all enjoy a safer, more equitable tomorrow.

     

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  • ❗️Notice of Election to fill AP DNC Representative Vacancy❗️

    The following message was posted by the Asia Pacific Regional Vice Chair, Nicholas Gordon. It was posted on April 21, 2022, using Democrats Abroad's Mobilize platform.


    This message serves as a 30-day notice for an Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting to be held on May 21 at 1:00am Eastern, i.e. a few hours before the start of day one of our Global Meeting. 

    The purpose of this meeting will be for Asia-Pacific to elect a new member of the Democratic National Convention after the resignation of current DNC member Aaron Kruse. The winner of the election will serve the remainder of the term, which lasts until 2024.

    The DNC member will be elected by members of the Democratic Party Committee Abroad based in Asia-Pacific—in other words, the Chairs, Vice-Chairs and Voting Representatives from Asia-Pacific Country Committees.

    DNC members need to attend meetings of the DNC—the governing body of the Democratic Party—and build bridges between DA and other Party organizations. They join issue caucuses, attend committee meetings, and help make the needs of Democrats Abroad known within the organization. They will also communicate what happens at the DNC level to Democrats Abroad leaders and members. 

    Candidates will be nominated from the floor and elected by DPCA voters in attendance. However, prospective candidates do not need to be DPCA voters to stand for election. 

    Democrats Abroad’s DNC delegation must be gender balanced. Due to the self-proclaimed gender identity of the currently-serving DNC representatives, only DA members in Asia-Pacific who do not identify as female, i.e. male and nonbinary, are eligible to be elected.

    As nominations will be made from the floor, interested candidates do not need to share their interest before May 21. 

    Democrats Abroad members interested in attending can RSVP here: http://www.democratsabroad.org/nickrigordon/asia-pacific_regional_meeting_-_special_election_for_dnc_member_from_asia-pacific. Asia Pacific Regional Deputy Amerika Grewal will assist me in ensuring that the region’s DPCA voters attend the regional meeting.

    Democrats Abroad members interested in attending can RSVP here: http://www.democratsabroad.org/nickrigordon/asia-pacific_regional_meeting_-_special_election_for_dnc_member_from_asia-pacific. Asia Pacific Regional Deputy Amerika Grewal will assist me in ensuring that the region’s DPCA voters attend the regional meeting.

    Further details on election rules, including exactly how someone will be nominated from the floor, the amount of time given to candidates for introductions and questions, and how the voting process will be carried out, will be shared in advance of the meeting on May 21.

     

    Sincerely,

    Nicholas Gordon


    AP DNC Rep Election is to be held May 21, 2022, at 1PM China Standard Time

     

    Democrats Abroad China would like to recognize and thank our own Aaron Kruse for his hard work as Asia Pacific's DNC Representative!


  • donated via 2023-02-28 12:49:55 -0500

  • 🇺🇸 Democrats Abroad China's AGM 2022 🇺🇸

    Democrats Abroad China will conduct its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 26, 2022!

    All DACN members are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to receive the WebEx meeting access information. 

     

     

    View the DA Global WebEx calendar here: https://democratsabroad.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/WebEx/pages/4895146687/WebEx+Meeting+Calendar 


  • published ⭐️ Secretary Announcement ⭐️ in News 2022-04-25 08:32:31 -0400

    ⭐️ Secretary Announcement ⭐️

     

    DACN is excited to announce Tricia Williams will serve as Secretary for the remainder of the 2021-2023 term.

    The election took place at a Membership Meeting held on April 18, 2022.

    All Leadership Board information can be found here.


  • ★ Bylaws & Rules Committee Update 2022 ★

    The DACN Bylaws and Rules Committee will reconvene to review previous proposals, as well as accept any new Bylaws and Rules proposals. If you would like to join the Bylaws and Rules Committee, please complete the Volunteer Interest Form. 

    After the period of submission from March 15 to April 15, the Bylaws Committee will bring proposed amendments to be voted on by DACN membership at a meeting of the Board. Submissions can be sent to [email protected] or via https://forms.gle/ZZMdmd3gyPa1V5DW6

    Please see the Legal & Parliamentary Library page for current Bylaws and updated information on proposed amendments.

    Participating in the Bylaws and Rules process is open to all DACN members. The Bylaws Committee thanks you for your time. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to send them to: [email protected]


  • published 👉 Be the Change in 2022! in News 2022-02-23 00:57:37 -0500

    👉 Be the Change in 2022!

     

    BE THE CHANGE

    DACN runs 100% on volunteer energy!

    Americans just like you take tiny actions that have a HUGE impact.

    DACN needs leaders and participants for every Caucus and Committee! Currently DACN has a handful on each team, but reaching tens of thousands of eligible American voters in China is a *huge* undertaking.

    👉 No matter how much time you can offer, it will translate into votes. Simply message [email protected], or fill out a volunteer interest form. 👈

    We can do it, you can help. Connect with us to discuss your interests and abilities. Tell us what you are looking to get out of the experience! Already set to sign up and do more? Go a step further by submitting a Confidentiality Agreement

     

    Let's Get To Work!