What to Do Wednesday 
Your Weekly Guide to Staying Politically Active—From Abroad

Wednesday 16 September 2026
Let's Flip the Senate!

The fight for the Senate is wide open, and overseas voters could help decide who wins.

Democrats need a net gain of four seats to take control. The clearest opportunities to flip Republican-held seats are:

• Alaska
• Iowa
• Maine
• North Carolina
• Ohio
• Texas

Independent election analysts now consider all six competitive. North Carolina, Maine, and Ohio have long been central to the Democratic path, while Alaska, Iowa, and Texas have expanded the map and created new possibilities.

Every vote in these states matters. So does every conversation.

Take Action Now

If you vote in one of these six states, request your ballot today at VoteFromAbroad.org⁠. Remember to choose email delivery.

If you know anyone who votes in one of these states, contact them personally. Send a text, make a call, or write a short message:

The Senate race in your state could help determine control of Congress. Have you requested your ballot yet? You can do it at VoteFromAbroad.org.

A personal message from someone they know is far more likely to inspire action than another political post in their feed.

This Is the Moment to Request Your Ballot

States must begin transmitting requested ballots to overseas voters by September 19, 45 days before the November 3 election. Voters who selected electronic delivery should begin seeing ballots in their inboxes that weekend.

Requesting now gives you the best chance to receive, complete, and return your ballot with time to resolve any problem.

Do not delay. Request your ballot today.

Keep Sharing Last Week’s Flyers

The three Vote From Abroad flyers linked here we shared last week are still powerful organizing tools.

• Post them on your personal social media accounts.
• Send them directly to American friends.
• Print copies and leave them where Americans are likely to see them.
• Take a photo of a flyer near a recognizable local landmark and share it online.

Most importantly, post the flyers on your own social media. Your friends trust you, and your reminder may be the one that gets someone to request and return a ballot.

Six competitive Senate races. Four seats needed. One personal message could make the difference.

Request your ballot. Contact your friends. Let’s flip the Senate.

Get together with us in Bologna for an aperitivo September 24 @6:00pm RSVP Here!

Be the reason a US Citizen is able to cast their ballots! Train to become a Voting Assistant or Phonebanking Volunteer!

Mark your Calendars! In Person Voter Registration Events Near You:

📍Milano - Every Saturday in September & October 3:00–6:00 PM  In front of the American Bookstore Corner of Via Camperio & Largo Cairoli
🙋‍♀️Milano - Want to help us register voters on Saturday? Sign up here.
📍Bologna - Every Tuesday until election day at Johns Hopkins University SAIS Europe Main Entrance Hall
📍Bologna - Every Wednesday until election day at ExDynamo La Velostazione Via dell’Indipendenza 71z 
📍Florence - Every Wednesday from 10:00 - 12:00 at NAAB Firenze 10:00 - 12:00. Via Ventesette Aprile 28BR
📍Florence - Every Tuesday from 18:00 - 20:00 at Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls Firenze. Via del Presto di S. Martino 8R

Find all the details here

 Are you Vote Ready?

Ballots begin going out to overseas voters on 19 September. If you haven’t requested yours yet, now is the time—don’t wait until September 19.

Take two minutes today: click the button below to request your overseas ballot.

Need help? Click below to let us know, and one of our trained Voting Assistance volunteers will reach out to support you.

Already requested your ballot but haven’t told us yet? Please click the button below so we can count you in!