Saturday, October 17
(virtual)
Rise Up and Win: A Global Rally for U.S. Citizens
It's No Kings Day, and Americans around the world are stepping up. Join Democrats Abroad for a global online rally to energize, inform, and mobilize voters abroad ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Overseas voters began receiving their ballots the week of September 14, and the time to act is now. Whether you still need to request your ballot, are ready to send it back, or want to make sure it arrives and is counted, we'll help you get it done. Live help will be available throughout the event.
You'll hear from a mix of candidates, elected officials, special guests, and activists on what's happening in their states, what's being done to protect our votes, and the issues that matter most to voters. They'll also talk about why Americans abroad are the margin of victory in many elections.
Come to:
- Get live help requesting, completing, and returning your ballot
- Hear from candidates, leaders, and guests who are fighting for the American people
- Be part of the blue wave with Americans from around the globe
RSVP today and get the Zoom Link!
You still have time to request a ballot for the November 3rd General Election. Request your ballot today at https://www.votefromabroad.org/ and ask that it be sent to you by email so it arrives in time to vote and return it.
ON ZOOM
Program schedule - subject to change!
| Eastern (EDT) | CEST | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Welcome |
| 10:10 AM | 4:10 PM | Katie Phang, Lawyer, political commentator, and podcaster |
| 10:20 AM | 4:20 PM | Alani Bankhead, U.S. Senate Candidate, Montana |
| 10:30 AM | 4:30 PM | Shenna Bellows, Maine Secretary of State |
| 10:40 AM | 4:40 PM | Everett Wess, U.S. Senate Candidate, Alabama |
| 10:50 AM | 4:50 PM | Rep. Justin J. Pearson, U.S. House Candidate, TN-9 |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Marquita Bradshaw, U.S. Senate Candidate, Tennessee |
| 11:20 AM | 5:20 PM | Garlin Gilchrist, Candidate for Michigan Secretary of State |
| 11:30 AM | 5:30 PM | Mitchell Jacob, U.S. House Candidate, OK-4 |
| 11:40 AM | 5:40 PM | Retired Brigadier General Shawn Harris, U.S. House Candidate, GA-14 |
| 11:50 AM | 5:50 PM | Ceretta Smith, U.S. House Candidate for GA-12 |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Democrats Abroad and Voter Protection |
| 12:10 PM | 6:10 PM | Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, U.S. Senate Candidate, Michigan |
| 12:30 PM | 6:30 PM | Dione Sims, U.S. House Candidate, TX-25, granddaughter of Opal Lee |
| 12:40 PM | 6:40 PM | Amber Brown, Voting Rights Amendment, Virginia |
| 12:50 PM | 6:50 PM | Doug Jones, Candidate for Governor, Alabama |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Malcolm Nance, Intelligence expert, veteran, author. |
| 1:10 PM | 7:10 PM | Rep. Jamie Raskin, MD-8 |
| 1:20 PM | 7:20 PM | Jessica Killin, Candidate for U.S. House, CO-5 |
| 1:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Jasmine Thomas, U.S. Senate Candidate, Oklahoma |
| 1:45 PM | 7:45 PM | Beto O'Rourke |
WHEN
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Time
WHERE
This is a virtual event. See the event description above or RSVP for virtual participation options.
CONTACT