Elections:

All DACN Leadership Board positions are up for election. Elected representatives will serve a two-year term. Find roles and responsibilities outlined in the DACN Bylaws. Learn about present and past Leadership Board members. Have a question about a role? Connect with the NEC via appointment, email, or WeChat (see below). After elections, the newly elected Chair presides over the meeting, and we open the floor to discussion and take action. 

Candidates:

All candidates and announcements have been posted on the DACN Wiki. There were 60 nominees. Of that number, some declined their nomination, and some accepted. A few candidates chose to publish their names and statements in advance. Others will present during the election. Members are encouraged to RSVP to hear from each candidate directly. Please read the election rules.  

Adam Bucky

Some of you already know me; I’ve been a member of DACN since the country committee was established, and I’ve served in various capacities on the board for the last few years. I’ve been active in the Democratic Party due to my longtime commitment to progressive ideals of economic equity, social inclusion and political equality. This is where I normally would expound on those ideals; but as Americans we now face a more urgent threat, as American democracy stands on the precipice of an authoritarian decline. Our current president is betraying all our ideals, undermining our constitution, dismantling our democracy and selling out the republic that the Founders wrought. Now, then, all Americans of good conscience must stand up to be counted, in whatever way they can; that is why I am honored to accept the nomination for re-election to the board of Democrats Abroad in China.

Dustin Doyle

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Michael Harvey

Virginia "Ginny" Hunt

My name is Ginny Hunt. I have had the privilege of serving as the Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Coordinator for DACN and as an active member of our team since 2023. I am honored to be nominated for the position of Vice Chair for the 2025–2027 DACN Leadership Board. Over the past years, I’ve worked closely with our dedicated team to help mobilize voters, more recently during the presidential primaries and election. Together, we encouraged voter participation and helped U.S. citizens abroad feel empowered and better informed about their voting rights. Through this work, I’ve gained valuable insights into the importance of effective delegation, shared leadership, and clear communication. I better understand how crucial it is to provide U.S. citizens abroad with accessible, accurate voting information and to create a welcoming space where voters can ask questions and find support.

If elected as Vice Chair, I will support our Chair in leading and coordinating initiatives, ensuring team alignment around our core mission to support our voting efforts. I will support the Chair in representing DACN in necessary regional and global meetings. I understand the sensitive nature of operating in China and will continue to advocate for culturally respectful strategies and tactful communication while upholding our commitment to civic engagement. I look forward to collaborating as a reliable partner with our Chair and leadership team. I remain committed to continuing to help organize outreach and build momentum within our DACN community. Therefore, whether or not I am elected as Vice Chair, I will stay dedicated to supporting our mission and encouraging U.S. citizens abroad to make their voting voices count.

Thank you for your consideration. 

Geneva Jones

I am proud to announce my candidacy for Vice Chairwoman of the Democrats Abroad China chapter. I’ve been living in Guangzhou for the past two years and will be relocating to Shanghai this summer. Before coming to China, I was an active member of Democrats Abroad UAE, where I served as Vice Chair for two years and supported a variety of voter outreach and engagement efforts.

I strongly support the mission of Democrats Abroad to help Americans living overseas register to vote and make their voices heard in every election. With the 2026 midterms ahead, it is more important than ever to maintain a vibrant and connected DA chapter in China.

If elected, I will work closely with the Chair and fellow members to keep our chapter active, inclusive, and effective. This includes hosting monthly meet-ups over coffee or cocktails, expanding voter registration outreach through local networks, and building strong communication channels to keep members informed and energized. I also believe in welcoming new members with warmth and helping each person find their place within the organization.

Outside of DA, I am a preschool teacher with a previous career in finance—I bring both warmth and business-minded organization to the table. I believe in the power of community, structure, and democratic engagement, and I am excited to help lead DA China into its next chapter.

I hope to earn your support and look forward to the work ahead—together.

Robert “Bob” Pachen

Scholastica Tanyi-Agyeman

As an educator, mentor, and lifelong learner, I’ve spent over a decade helping people connect with big ideas in accessible, meaningful ways. My career has spanned local classrooms and international communities, with a focus on equity, inclusion, and helping people see what’s possible—even when the systems around them feel overwhelming.

I also hold a Master’s in Political Science from East China Normal University, where I deepened my understanding of global systems and civic structures across cultures. And yet—despite that academic background—I still sometimes find politics confusing, distant, or hard to engage with. That’s exactly why I’m running for this position.

I represent a growing group of voters who want to participate, want to care, and want to show up, but who are often juggling competing priorities or feel unsure where to start. I’ve recently completed DA’s voter training, and I see this Member at Large role as an opportunity to grow alongside others—to demystify the process, ask good questions, and help make civic participation feel less like an exclusive club and more like a shared responsibility.

While I haven’t been deeply involved in DA initiatives yet, I’m ready to roll up my sleeves. If elected, I’d love to work on member onboarding, clearer communication tools, and strategies for engaging the “quietly curious”—people who would vote if the system didn’t feel so overwhelming. My background in education and cross-cultural work gives me the tools to translate big, abstract systems into approachable steps.

We don’t all have to be political experts. But we do all deserve to feel like we have a voice—and I’m committed to helping more people find theirs.

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Lynn Terzis 

Having a lifelong interest in politics and social and economic fairness, I want to help build a resilient, inclusive community that works to strengthen freedom and liberal democracy.

Patricia "Tricia" Williams

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Reminder: All DACN members, whether nominated in advance or seeking to run from the floor, must be present during the meeting, have a verified membership, and accept their nomination before the first ballot is produced.

How To Vote:

Robert's Rules of Order are used during Democrats Abroad meetings. DACN members will be recognized to speak after typing **Hand Up in the chat box during the meeting. Please let us know if you have accessibility requirements. To cast your ballot, members will provide their Democrats Abroad ID number on each ballot. Please come prepared with your unique Democrats Abroad ID, which is enclosed and can be found by logging into your account: democratsabroad.org/login.  

Questions?

• Make an appointment to speak to a Leadership Board member.
• Nominations & Elections Committee Patrick Cranley, Terry L. Watkins Jr., Liz Blackbourn
• Rules & Bylaws Committee Adam Bucky, Dustin Doyle, Liz Blackbourn 
• Reply to [email protected] or add ValChior4 on WeChat to connect with DACN and leaders.

Share! 

Whatever your role, on or off the Board, you are also now:

• A recruiter
• A trainer
• A voter promoter

Without a team, we don’t win. Please share Democrats Abroad China messages, including AGM information, widely. Please share content from our social media and WeChat accounts along with the link to RSVP: Tinyurl.com/No-Rewind.

Together we rise,