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Your Weekly Guide to Staying Politically Active—From Abroad
Wednesday 2 September 2026
DNC Vice Chairs Are Coming to Italy!
Inside the Fight for 2026: An Apericena for Action
Two Vice Chairs of the Democratic National Committee are coming to Italy this month, and DA Italy is hosting them for two evenings of food, drinks, bold ideas, and real conversation.
Malcolm Kenyatta, DNC Vice Chair and Pennsylvania state representative, and Shasti Conrad, DNC Vice Chair and Chair of the Washington State Democrats, will join us to talk about why the 2026 midterms matter, how we re-engage voters on the issues they care about, and how we turn Democratic values into action, both at home and from abroad. Come with your questions.
These are small, intentionally intimate gatherings: only 30 places are available at each event, so please reserve early. The precise address will be shared with ticketholders, and all donors will be asked to show a US passport or passport card at the door. Both events are co-sponsored by the AAPI, Youth, and Black Caucuses.
📍 Rome | Saturday 26 September @19:00, Testaccio — Reserve your spot
📍 Milan | Sunday 27 September @19:00, Municipio 7 — Reserve your spot
If you have ever wondered whether Americans in Italy are being heard by the party back home, this is your chance to be in the room. We hope to see you in Rome, in Milan, or both.
And Now, a Word From Our Chair: Give Us One Hour!
American democracy is under extraordinary pressure, and the elections ahead will depend on whether citizens vote. Reaching Americans in Italy takes people. Today, I am asking you personally to give DA Italy one hour of your time.
One hour can help one more voter reach the ballot. And one more vote can help change what comes next.
You do not need political experience nor do you need to commit to an ongoing position. You may not even think that you have the skills or knowledge to help Democrats Abroad reach out, but you do. Think of what skills and knowledge most of us have.
Are you organized, sociable, introverted? Do you know other Americans living here in Italy? What kinds of skills do you have? You may not realize it but we can use people with all types of skills, personalities, and knowledge to help reach American voters and keep Democrats Abroad Italy a robust and vibrant organization.
Take Action Now
Please click the link below by 9 September and one of our leadership team members will be in touch for a friendly, no-pressure conversation about ways to get involved.
Already volunteering? Forward this email to one person who could strengthen our team and invite them personally.
Democracy depends on Americans voting. Making that happen depends on us.
Please give us one hour.
In solidarity,
Leyani Redditi
Chair
Democrats Abroad Italy
Democrats Abroad Italy Events
Join us in Venice for an in-person aperitivo September 9 @5:00pm RSVP today!
Join our DA Italy leadership team at our DA Italy Monthly Country Committee Meeting September 11 @09:00
Get together with us for an evening of Votes and Aperitivi in Torino on September 11 @18:00
Be the reason a US Citizen is able to cast their ballots! Train to become a Voting Assistant Volunteer!
- Module 2: Ballot Receipt & Return Saturday 5 September @10:00
- Module 2: Ballot Receipt & Return Wednesday 9 September @18:00
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.
📍Venice - See you at the Santa Lucia Train Station 10 September 10:00 - 12:00
📍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
See 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!