Dear Friend, 

We are now 45 days away from the elections, and there is no time to waste! 

If you elected to receive your ballot by email, you should receive it by Saturday, September 19 (not sure whether or not you did? Chat with someone for help on votefromabroad.org). If you must send your ballot back by postal mail, please send it by Monday, September 21 to ensure it gets back to the U.S. on time! You can save tons of money by sending it back through the U.S. Embassy (more on that below). 

We are still always looking for volunteers for the global network and DA Colombia (respond to this email for more info). If you don’t have time to volunteer but still want to help in other ways, consider the following:

• Stay informed by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and by reading our newsletters—then re-share this info with others.
• Ask 5 friends to join Democrats Abroad Colombia.
• Donate $20.20 for the 2020 elections. Each dollar you give helps us reach four more potential voters!
• Join caucuses to get more involved with special communities you’re passionate about. 

Your vote counts. If you haven’t registered to vote or requested your ballot yet, don’t worry. There is still time if you do it right away. If you encounter any issues along the way, don’t give up—we are here to help you exercise your right to vote. 

Democratically yours,
Quyen Nguyen
Chair, Democrats Abroad Colombia

Need help registering to vote? Join us for 1:1 help on Sundays or chat with someone on votefromabroad.org. 

Ballots officially are sent out on September 19. Fill it out and do not waste time- send it back to your local board of elections ASAP. Sept 19 is 45 days from November 3 or 6 weeks away!  We’ve done some homework and here’s what we know.

If you MAIL in your ballot (OPTION 1):

• The US Embassy (Bogotá) and Consulate (Barranquilla) can deliver your ballot (or voter registration packet).
• It is FREE.
• Your ballot or voter registration packet MUST be in a sealed, addressed and postage-paid envelope.
• You can in-person drop off your ballot or registration packet OR you can mail it to the US Embassy or Consulate (see mailing address below).
• Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.
• You are not able to track mail delivery via this method.

If you MAIL in your ballot (OPTION 2):

• Several private courier services offer international delivery including: Deprisa, FedEx, DHL, and 472.
• This method includes tracking for mail delivery.
• Delivery time can approximately range 4-6 business days.
• This method does incur a cost. Approximate quotes we've received are $120,000~$220,000. 

Should you opt to send your ballot through the US Embassy or Consulate, bear in mind the time lapse of sending your ballot or registration packet. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to send your ballot or registration packet as soon as you can to allow for on-time delivery. Remember, Sept. 19 is already 6 weeks away from Nov 3. 

Contact us with any questions, challenges, or experiences you want to share at demsabroadcolombia@gmail.com or via messaging our Facebook or Instagram accounts. We can help you make a plan to get your ballot in.

How do I send my ballot to the U.S. from Colombia?

Get your ballot to the U.S.

Private Couriers

FEDERAL WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT (FWAB)

If for any reason, you do not receive your ballot (having registered and requested one) and the time is ticking, you can mail in the FWAB. This ballot serves as a back-up ballot. It is official and counts. You can find an FWAB at https://www.votefromabroad.org/fwab/. 

Once you mail this in, you do not need to send in the other ballot should it come in later. We do recommend, as with the state ballot, follow up. Contact your local election office. Check in with friends and family as well to ensure they are doing the same.

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DA Colombia
http://www.democratsabroad.org/

• I still need to request my ballot
• I've requested my 2020 Ballot 
• I've sent in my Ballot
• I've sent in my Backup Ballot (FWAB)
• I plan to vote in person