Thank you for taking part in this year's Democrats Abroad Japan (DAJ) Special Election. This is the printable ballot for this year's special election. Voting begins on May 16th (Sat). You can access the printable ballot from this page. Alternatively you can submit your ballot digitally. You can access the ballot from the email we sent to all DAJ members with the subject line "[BALLOT ENCLOSED] 2026 DAJ Special Election" sent on May 16th (Sat).
Voting Instructions
Please fill out the ballot and vote your preference for each of the listed positions. Indicate your choice by marking the box before the name of your chosen candidate for office. Each candidate listed has confirmed their interest in the position. Voting for a write-in candidate is allowed, but that candidate must meet the eligibility requirements for that position and accept said position within 30 days of receiving a plurality of votes after the election. If no candidate is listed it means that no nominations were made during the nominations period.
You can access the ballot and instructions HERE
Voting closes on May 30th (Sat), 2026 at 23:59. All ballots must be received by this time. As a reminder, in order to vote in this election, you must be an American citizen, 18 years of age or older, a member of Democrats Abroad Japan, and a resident of Japan.
Ballot Counting
Ballot counting will occur on May 31st (Sun) at 11:00 on Webex and is open to observers
Meeting number: 23031253188
Meeting Password: dems
Meeting URL: HERE