Letter Urges Americans in the UK to Vote as Control of Congress Hangs in the Balance
A reader argues that US citizens living abroad could influence the outcome of upcoming congressional elections.
A letter published in The Guardian urges Americans living in the United Kingdom to request their US ballots and vote in upcoming elections, arguing that control of Congress could be at stake.
The letter responds to a previous article discussing the relatively low turnout among Americans living abroad, despite the potential for their votes to influence close races.
The letter's author states that requesting a ballot from abroad is easier than many Americans may assume, and points to several reasons for eligible voters to participate.
Among the resources highlighted is a nonpartisan website, described as having operated for 20 years, which the author says does not retain voter data and provides assistance in 50 countries through in-person support, video calls or email.
Depending on the state in which a voter last resided, the letter notes that some voters may be able to receive and return their ballots electronically, potentially simplifying the voting process for Americans living overseas.
Sources
- Americans living in Britain should vote – control of Congress is at stake | Letter — The Guardian — Opinion
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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