Country EVENTS
February 19, 2026
- 06:00 PM
Lisbon Time
Prestigium in Braga, Portugal
Democrats Abroad Meet and Greet in Braga!
Come join your fellow defenders of democracy at our meet-up in Braga! We'll be meeting...
February 21, 2026
- 10:30 AM
Lisbon Time
Saldanha Residence Food Court in Lisbon, Portugal
Coffee and Conversation Drop-In (Lisbon)
Come meet and enjoy your morning coffee with like-minded individuals in a relaxed and casual...
February 24, 2026
- 05:00 PM
Lisbon Time
A Padaria Portuguesa in Setúbal, Portugal
Setúbal - Democrats Abroad Meet and Greet!
We'll be meeting at A Padaria Portuguesa in Setúbal on February 24th from 5pm- 7pm....
February 25, 2026
- 05:30 PM
Lisbon Time
Uva Livre in Lisbon, Portugal
February Monthly Meet-up - Uva Livre
Come join other democracy-loving individuals in and near Lisbon on Wednesday, February 25 at Uva...
February 26, 2026
- 06:00 PM
Lisbon Time
Honest Greens Cascais in Cascais, Portugal
Cascais - Democrats Abroad Meet and Greet!
We'll be meeting at Honest Greens in Cascais on February 26th from 6pm- 8pm. It...
March 04, 2026
- 06:00 PM
Lisbon Time
ECOLONCO - Mercearia & Café in Lisbon, Portugal
Voter Registration and Annual Ballot Request Event
Hello Americans in Lisbon and surrounding areas! As overseas voters, we must re-register every year...
March 19, 2026
- 06:00 PM
Lisbon Time
(virtual)
Democratic Viewpoints Book Club
Democratic Viewpoints Book Club.March 19, 2026 from 6-7:30PM on Zoom Volunteers Elaine and Erica hope...
Country NEWS AND UPDATES
January 26, 2026
January 2026 Bulletin
News from the Chair September 2025 Newsletter Most of you know from my previous newsletters that I’m deeply connected to Minnesota. Minneapolis was our family home for over 20 years;......
November 05, 2025
November Newsletter
News from the Chair November 2025 Elections Update What an amazing 24 hours it has been. I watched Zohran Mamdani’s final, election eve ad - an emotional recounting of his expansive......
October 16, 2025
October Newsletter
News from the Chair October 2025 Newsletter Greetings! Sad news on the home front. Our beloved kitty passed away after 14 years on the planet. We named her Betty White for......
October 01, 2025
How to Send Your Ballot Home from Portugal in 2025
Updated October 1, 2025 If you received your ballot on or after September 20, you're ready to fill it out and send it to the U.S. from Portugal. But how?......
August 02, 2025
New from the Chair - August 2025
News from the Chair July/August, 2025 Newsletter Greetings from Arcos de Valdevez where I’m busy settling into my new home. This month’s newsletter celebrates people having the courage to stand up......
June 26, 2025
News from the Chair
Greetings from Arcos de Valdevez. Yes, I recently moved to my new home, about 100 km from Porto in the country. Which delayed this newsletter. Apologies for that. This......
May 08, 2025
May 2025 Newsletter From New DAPT Chair Lynnette Shaw
I am so glad that you’re here. Building this community of inspired, clear-eyed, and democracy loving Americans living in Portugal is what will get us through the daily barrage of......
March 17, 2025
March 2025 Newsletter
This is my last official newsletter as Chair of DA Portugal. It has been my honor to have served, and while Democrats may have lost this election, Portugal punched way......
