Scotland

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Welcome to Democrats Abroad Scotland!

Welcome to the official branch of the Democratic Party in Scotland.  We are a diverse group of US citizens from many backgrounds - American-born, Scottish returned emigrants from the US, as well people from other parts of the world - working towards the election of Democratic candidates.

We engage in voter registration, fundraising, phone-banking, and other strategies to strengthen the Democratic party.  We meet regularly to plan, encourage and assist in requesting absentee ballots, and discuss topics of the day.  And we have quite a bit of fun along the way too.

If you are an American citizen, you're welcome to join us! First - register to vote at www.votefromabroad.org, and second - join Democrats Abroad!

DA Scotland Leadership:

Derek Crolla
| UK Scotland Chapter Chair
Caroline Ruchonnet
| DPCA Representative, UK ExCom, UK Scotland Chapter Vice Chair, EMEA Deputy RVC
Beth Mb
| UK Scotland Chapter Treasurer
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  • News

    DA-Scotland to Host the4th Democratic Debate Watch at Mother's Gin and Draft Bar in Edinburgh

    The fourth Democratic Presidential Primary debate will take place at 9:00 PM EST on Sunday night at the Galliard Center in Charleston, South Carolina. Democrats Abroad Scotland will show the debate in Edinburgh on Tuesday in the comfortable confines of Mother's Gin and Draft Bar on Howe Street in New Town, Edinburgh.

    The same field of three candidates (yes, God bless him, Martin O'Malley still qualifies), the stakes are high after Hillary Clinton's drop in the polls and the hard charge by Bernie Sanders to put the two of them in a virtual dead heat. This will be the last Democratic debate prior to the Iowa Caucus and the New Hampshire Primary.

    The skinny:
    Mother's Gin and Draft Bar
    24 Howe Street, Edinburgh
    Tuesday, January 19th 7:00 PM

    No charge, just buy a drink or two from our hosts at the bar

    As usual, we've got the room at Mother's, a cash bar, and there is no cover charge. At every event, we are seeing more new faces as the word spreads about the solid group that is DA-Scotland. Join us!

    See you there!

     

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    DA-Scotland to Host the 3rd Democratic Debate Watch at Mother's Gin and Draft Bar in Edinburgh

    It's nearly Christmas... It's Sunday afternoon in Scotland...  What are you up to?  Democrats Abroad Scotland will be in the lovely, comfortable confines of our own downstairs area at Mother's Gin and Draft bar in Edinburgh watching the 3rd Democratic Debate.  Join us for a cheeky drink or two with Scottish Democrats, old friends, and new friends you have not yet met.

    The skinny:
    Mother's Gin and Draft Bar
    24 Howe Street, Edinburgh
    Sunday, December 20th 2:00 PM
    No charge, just buy a drink or two from our hosts at the bar

    See you there!

     

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    Upcoming Events

    Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 07:00 PM London Time · 29 rsvps
    Zoom in London, United Kingdom

    DAUK Elections Town Hall - Meet the Candidates for Executive Committee


    The DAUK Nominations and Elections Committee (NEC) is excited to announce that we have several candidates running for office in the 2023 DAUK Leadership election.

    The DAUK Nominations and Elections Committee is hosting three Town Halls in March to give candidates a chance to introduce themselves to DAUK voters and speak about their aspirations in serving our organization.

    In the 2023 Democrats Abroad UK leadership election our members will elect multiple positions, including: Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, 8 At-Large Executive Committee Members, 21 DPCA Voting Representatives, 12 DPCA Non-voting Representatives (i.e. alternates) and the DAUK Council. At the Elections Meeting on April 16 DAUK will announce who has been elected.

    The three Town Halls are scheduled as follows:

    • March 16 for DPCA Voting Representatives RSVP HERE
    • March 23  for the 8 Executive Committee Members-at-Large RSVP below
    • March 30 for the 4 Officers Positions (Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer and Secretary) RSVP HERE

     

    If you cannot make the hustings the NEC will provide means for candidates to submit statements and for voters to watch a recording of the events. 

    If you have any questions, or need help nominating a candidate, please email [email protected] 

    Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 07:00 PM London Time · 31 rsvps
    Zoom in London, United Kingdom

    DAUK Elections Town Hall - Meet the Candidates for Officer


    The DAUK Nominations and Elections Committee (NEC) is excited to announce that we have several candidates running for office in the 2023 DAUK Leadership election.

    The DAUK Nominations and Elections Committee is hosting three Town Halls in March to give candidates a chance to introduce themselves to DAUK voters and speak about their aspirations in serving our organization.

    In the 2023 Democrats Abroad UK leadership election our members will elect multiple positions, including: Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, 8 At-Large Executive Committee Members, 21 DPCA Voting Representatives, 12 DPCA Non-voting Representatives (i.e. alternates) and the DAUK Council. At the Elections Meeting on April 16 DAUK will announce who has been elected.

    The three Town Halls are scheduled as follows:

    • March 16 for DPCA Voting Representatives RSVP HERE
    • March 23  for the 8 Executive Committee Members-at-Large RSVP HERE
    • March 30 for the 4 Officers Positions (Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer and Secretary) RSVP below

    If you cannot make the hustings the NEC will provide means for candidates to submit statements and for voters to watch a recording of the events. 

    If you have any questions, or need help nominating a candidate, please email [email protected]