The 2020 Global Presidential Primary Results Are In!
- Sanders received 57.9% of the abroad vote, securing 9 delegates for the Democratic National Convention, while Joe Biden received 22.7% of the vote and 4 delegates.
- 39,984 Americans successfully cast their ballot, a 15% rise from 2016.
Diversity Committee Members 2020
Listed below are the current members of the Democrats Abroad Affirmative Action Committee. To encourage a diverse population of candidates to run in the delegate selection process, the Committee strives to ensure fairness at every step of the process until the Democratic presidential candidate is formally nominated by the Party’s thousands of delegates. They can be reached at: diversity@democratsabroad.org.
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A native of Washington, DC, Adrianne George discovered Democrats Abroad (DA) while living in Brussels in 2004. After moving to Sweden in 2006, she started a chapter that is now part of Democrats Abroad Western Sweden. She was elected to the Democratic National Committee during the Global meeting in Berlin in 2016, and as an Obama delegate to the National Convention in 2012. Adrianne served as DA's Global Volunteer Coordinator, Global Caucus Coordinator, Global Nominations & Elections Committee member, Door Knock Committee, led the DA Sweden Nominations & Elections Committee, and leads the newly formed DA Sweden Black Caucus. In additional to being a US overseas voter advocate and staunch supporter of Statehood for Washington, DC, Adrianne is the immediate past President of the American Women's Club in Stockholm. |
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Tre' Shawn Griffin-Noordermeer was born and raised in Akron, Ohio, surrounded by and working on local political campaigns from family and friends. Having public service instilled in him from an early age he spent his teen years volunteer for several local groups/organisations. Pursuing his love of politics, he moved to London in 2013 to study Political Science as his undergraduate degree. Continuing his education he moved to Leiden, Netherlands a few years later, and began volunteering with DA. The Netherlands is where he is now living permanently with his husband and puppy. He currently is pursuing his Master degree in Museum Studies. Tre' Shawn is currently serving in his second term as Secretary for the DA Netherlands Executive Committee. He is the Co-Chair of DA's Global LGBT Caucus and a member of, the Global Women's Caucus, Global Veteran's and Military Families Caucus and is currently proudly serving as a member of the Affirmative-Action Committee. |
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Amerika Garcia Grewal lives in Fiji and votes in Texas. She grew up in the border town of Eagle Pass, Texas. In addition to the Border Patrol checkpoint about 10 miles into Texas on the main highway, there's now a child detention center about 30 minutes from where her parents still live. Immigration Reform, Public Education, and Access to Healthcare are some of the issues she cares deeply about. In her roles as the chair of the Global Hispanic Caucus and a member of the Affirmative Action Committee she is working to help US Citizens around the world cast informed votes in the 2020 primary and presidential elections. she/her/ella |
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Sharon Manitta was a long-time volunteer with the New York State Democratic Party while working as a journalist and university lecturer. She moved to the U.K. in the late 1970s and after a long search, found that the Democratic Party had an official overseas branch called Democrats Abroad. Sharon was the first person to be in charge of press for Democrats Abroad UK and then international communications. In 2007 Sharon moved to Washington, D.C. to become Communications Director for Congressman Dennis Kucinich’s run for the Democratic Presidential nomination. She returned to the UK in 2008 and continued to do media for Democrats Abroad as well as for heritage and policy foundations. |
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Michael Ramos is a Hispanic American of Mexican descent currently residing in Melbourne, Australia. Before moving abroad, he was a Democratic congressional staffer and was formerly enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. Michael serves in several capacities within Democrats Abroad: the Affirmative Action Committee, the Global Hispanic Caucus, the Global Veterans and Military Families Caucus, and the Global Tax Task Force. Michael votes absentee in Illinois' 17th Congressional District. He is committed to working with the Affirmative Action Committee to ensure inclusive diversity messaging in encouraging Democrats Abroad members identifying with historically-disadvantaged groups to run as delegates to the 2020 Democratic National Convention. |
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Jeffrey Cheng was born and raised in New York City, and moved to Philadelphia to attend university before moving abroad (so he votes in Pennsylvania!). His background in business and engineering helped propel him into a career that includes managing real estate, working in marketing, web design, finance, and IT. He currently works in IT and Administration at a Finance research institute in Stockholm.
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Global Primary Enters Weekend Voting
Global Primary kicked off on Super Tuesday and runs through Tuesday, March 10, with steady turnout set to increase as voters take to the polls on Saturday.
Read moreGlobal Primary Turnout Continues to Climb
- First-ever voting centers in Argentina, Ecuador, Finland, and Romania contribute to in-person voting that continues to surpass 2016 turnout. -
- 60% of votes in the Global Presidential Primary have been cast remotely. -
Read more*Updated* Covid-19 Statement from Democrats Abroad
*Voting center changes updated March 5, 9:30am EST*
Democrats Abroad is closely monitoring the spread of the coronavirus disease Covid-19, and monitoring local government response and guidance as well as updates from the Centers for Disease Control and the State Department.
Read moreSuper Tuesday turnout up 50%
Thousands joined in the first day of global primary voting with Democrats Abroad, with in-person turnout up 50% over 2016.
Read moreDon't miss the Global Primary!
The Democrats Abroad Global Presidential Primary runs from March 3 to March 10, 2020, at hundreds of voting centers around the world. Check out our upcoming voting center events near you below, or check out the full list here.
Don't see an event in your area? Click here to vote remotely!
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Democrats Abroad invites all members to help shape the party's 2020 platform — who we are, what we stand for, and what our priorities are for the next four years.
Download Your Remote Ballot Now
Thank you for your interest in voting in the Democrats Abroad Global Presidential Primary! Your vote will help determine who our delegates will vote for at the Democratic National Convention this July.
Head to our ballot page now to fill in your contact information and download your ballot.
Vote in the 2020 Global Presidential Primary in Germany
With the Democratic primary season now underway, Democrats Abroad Germany is ramping up voter outreach all across the country – and we’re bringing the primary to you!
Join us at one of our 43 voting centers in 30 cities across Germany from March 3-10 to cast your ballot in person in the Global Presidential Primary (GPP), Democrats Abroad’s state primary, or send it in via email or by postal mail today (details below).
Just like all 50 states, we – Democrats Abroad – have a say in the Democratic presidential nomination process! Based on votes cast in the GPP in Germany and other countries around the world, Democrats Abroad will send 21 delegates to the Democratic National Convention in July. The presidential candidate for the general election in November 2020 will be selected there.
As a member of Democrats Abroad voting in the GPP, you help decide who our Democratic presidential nominee will be—the leader who will work to repair the damage caused by this disastrous administration and put our country back on track. Don’t miss the opportunity to let your vote count in what might be the most important election of your lifetime!
Voting in the Global Presidential Primary from Germany
EMAIL OR POSTAL MAIL
🗳️ You can download your remote voting ballot here and then
send it via email to primaryvoting@democratsabroad.org
You can also return your downloaded ballot by postal mail to the following address:
Democrats Abroad Germany
Postfach 34 02 58
80099 München
Voted ballots can be returned to the above addresses between February 18 and March 10. They must be sent via email or postmarked by March 10 to be accepted.
IN PERSON
You can vote in person from March 3-10 at 43 voting centers in 30 cities in Germany. Many cities will kick off the GPP with voting on Super Tuesday (March 3), but please note that opening times do vary by city. All details, including times, dates, and locations, can be found below.
**Ballots downloaded and printed at home CANNOT be returned at one of our voting centers.
Press inquiries here.
Global Presidential Primary In-Person Voting Centers in Germany
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Aachen Tuesday, March 3
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Munich |
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Augsburg |
Dresden |
Jena |
Münster |
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Berlin |
Essen Thursday, March 5
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Kassel Saturday, March 7
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Bonn Tuesday, March 3 Saturday, March 7
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Frankfurt am Main Tuesday, March 3 Saturday, March 7
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Koblenz Thursday, March 5
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Regensburg Sunday, March 8
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Bremen Sunday, March 8
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Friedrichshafen/ Am Bodensee Saturday, March 7
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Kaiserslautern/ Landstuhl Sunday, March 8
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Saarbrücken Saturday, March 7
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Göttingen Tuesday, March 3
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Stuttgart |
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Cologne Tuesday, March 3 |
Hamburg Saturday, March 7
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Mannheim Friday, March 6
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Wiesbaden Saturday, March 7
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Darmstadt Saturday, March 7
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the purpose of the Global Presidential Primary?
Democrats Abroad is an official state party within the Democratic Party. That means, like other states, we hold our primary election for the Democratic presidential nominee and send delegates to the nominating convention. Democrats Abroad will send 21 delegates who will represent our constituency in Milwaukee, WI, from July 13–16, 2020, at the Democratic National Convention.
Who is eligible to participate?
- Be abroad and be a U.S. citizen
- Be a member of Democrats Abroad (Join here)
- Be 18 as of November 3, 2020
- Not have voted, or plan to vote, in any other 2020 state presidential primary
What if I’m not a member of Democrats Abroad?
You can sign up today, or on the day of the primary. Joining Democrats Abroad is free, fast, and has many benefits.
Can I vote both in the GPP and in my home state’s presidential primary?
No. You can only vote for the presidential nominee in one primary. However, you can still vote in your home state in primary races for other positions, such as for your members of Congress. Just be sure to skip the presidential question.
I can’t attend the event but want to vote. What can I do?
If you can’t join us in person, as long as you’re a member of Democrats Abroad, you can also vote remotely. If you were a member of Democrats Abroad before February 18, 2020, you should have a ballot from us in your inbox from February 18. If you can't find that email, or you joined Democrats Abroad after February 18, 2020, you will need to download a GPP ballot here.
Why should I participate in the GPP instead of voting in my home state’s presidential primary?
- Your vote counts more in terms of the voter-to-delegate ratio. Compare Democrats Abroad’s 9,523 votes per delegate with Pennsylvania’s 33,333 per delegate or California’s 40,360 per delegate. A vote with Democrats Abroad is more than four times more powerful than in the California primary.
- Voting order—Democrats Abroad votes earlier compared to many states (including FL, IL, OH, NY, and PA), so you have an earlier chance in shaping the outcome of the primary process.
- You will be able to vote in person.
- Your vote will help reinforce that Americans abroad are an important voting group.
Who will win the Global Presidential Primary?
That’s up to you to decide! We’ll be announcing the results of our primary on March 23, so stay tuned!
I have questions about voting in the GPP and in the November general election.
Please email info-germany@democratsabroad.org so we can help!