How 6 Million U.S. Expats Could Decide the 2024 Election
Release Date: 09/24/2024
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Did you know you can vote for abroad, even if you're just traveling or on vacation? Your vote counts, even if you're not physically present during the U.S. elections this year. Although U.S. citizens living or slow traveling abroad make up the 10th-11th largest state in the country, only 3-8% of them vote (compared with 66% living at home). Let's change that this year! Here are resources to help you vote in the U.S. elections: Join Your Party: Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: * * * ...
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info_outlineDid you know you can vote for abroad, even if you're just traveling or on vacation? Your vote counts, even if you're not physically present during the U.S. elections this year.
Although U.S. citizens living or slow traveling abroad make up the 10th-11th largest state in the country, only 3-8% of them vote (compared with 66% living at home). Let's change that this year!
Here are resources to help you vote in the U.S. elections:
- FVAP: Federal Voting Assistance Program
- Overseas Vote Foundation
- Find an embassy or consulate at Travel.State.Gov
Join Your Party:
Connect with Kristin and Support the Show:
See the show notes pages at https://podcast.travelingwithkristin.com/ for more.