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US CITIZEN Voters LIVING OVERSEAS:
the Challenge and the Opportunity
US CITIZEN Voters LIVING OVERSEAS:
the Challenge and the Opportunity
Between approximately 6.5 million and 9 million US citizens live overseas, but not enough of them vote. It’s nowhere near the average 60% turnout for domestic voters - and that’s a low benchmark. Why?
Many don’t know they have the legal right to vote
Many don’t know how to vote from outside the USA
When they try to vote they find the process difficult, so they give up
Why is overseas voting important?
Turnout needs to increase to ensure the government does what people who live abroad want - as long as turnout is low, our elected officials can ignore our issues
Overseas votes can make the difference: 1 in 25 Congressional races is decided by a margin equivalent to the average number of overseas voters in that district
Become a VFA Voting Champion!
Become a VFA Voting Champion!
Most overseas citizens don't know these facts. Talking to your friends is the most important thing you can do to spread the word and make a difference. Become a VFA Voting Champion and we will give you ideas and tools to make this easy. Please join us!
Most overseas citizens don't know these facts. Talking to your friends is the most important thing you can do to spread the word and make a difference. Become a VFA Voting Champion and we will give you ideas and tools to make this easy. Please join us!
Source: FVAP State of the Overseas Voter Report
The VFA Voting Champion initiative provides resources and support to US citizens
who wish to encourage their fellow citizens to vote in US elections
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