This November, the future is calling, and the next generation of Democratic leaders is ready to answer. In New York City, Virginia, and New Jersey, bold candidates are stepping up to defend our freedoms, protect voting rights, and move the United States forward.

Please take a moment today to help reach Democrats abroad and back home and get out the vote for these great candidates and their colleagues!

(And don't forget to support Proposition 50 in California, as well as the supreme court races in Pennsylvania, and the smaller elections across the U.S. too.)

About the candidates

Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s rock star Democratic mayoral candidate is fighting for working families, housing justice, and a democracy that truly includes everyone. His movement is powered by the people, proving that grassroots energy can take on entrenched power and win.

Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Virginia, has stood firm in a purple state, protecting democracy, national security, and reproductive freedom with courage and conviction. She’s not backing down even as Republican attacks intensify against her and the Democratic Attorney General candidate who’s fighting to safeguard Virginians’ right to vote.

Mikie Sherrill, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate in New Jersey, is a Navy helicopter pilot, former federal prosecutor, and mother of four who has spent her career serving her country and her community. In Congress, she’s fought for affordable childcare, fair taxes, and veterans’ rights. As governor, she’s ready to defend reproductive freedom, strengthen public education, and build an economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few.

Action Plan

Here’s what you can do today:

📢 Share the message — share the graphic below on social media about these crucial elections, and ask your friends to share too. 

☎️ Reach out to your network — text, call, or message friends abroad to remind them to request and return their ballots early.

🌳 Activate your community — set up a Call or Text Tree party to get others voting and fired up (see more here).

💪 Volunteer with Democrats Abroad — join our phonebanking team connecting with voters around the world.

Text Script for Friends & Family

Hi, this is [YOUR NAME]. I know you care about what is happening in the US right now and want to help. The best way to really make a difference right now is to make sure eligible Democratic voters are voting and sending their ballots back to the US to be counted.  

If they vote in California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Virginia:]
As a [State] voter, have you sent in your ballot yet? Check out your ballot return options at VoteFromAbroad.org. 

[If they are not voting in those states:]
Do you know anyone voting in California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Virginia? Would you have a few minutes to reach out? These state elections are incredible opportunities to make a real impact. Every additional voter we contact could be the deciding vote in elections that will add more strong Democratic governors and mayors to the fight for democracy.

Graphic for Sharing

Resources

• How to Vote from Abroad | Democrats Abroad
• Request your ballot or register | Votefromabroad.org