Blog by Sara Kempner. Artwork courtesy of Kerri Rosenthal

On Valentine's Day, we celebrate love. Romantic love, familial love, self love, friendly love. This year, it’s time to honor civic love as well. Let’s give democracy some adulation. Explore how our relationship with voting parallels our experience with love. Learn strategies to reignite a desire to vote and three ways to get engaged with democracy this year.
 

Arlington, VA – December 16, 2024 – U.S. Vote Foundation (US Vote) and Overseas Vote are pleased to announce preliminary findings of their 2024 Voter Experience Survey, conducted between November 5 and December 1, 2024. With over 12,000 respondents, the survey sheds light on the contrasting experiences of domestic and overseas voters in the 2024 General Election, highlighting key trends in voter satisfaction, ease of voting, and political engagement. Overseas absentee voters faced significantly more challenges in casting their ballots compared to domestic voters. One-quarter (25.5%) of overseas absentee voters reported difficulty or extreme difficulty voting.
When U.S. citizens live outside the country, their right to vote has always been considered sacrosanct, and not just for members of the U.S. Armed forces, but also for civilians abroad who now outnumber those in the military. This expatriate voting block is now enormous, about 6.5 million people around the world - potentially enough to swing election results. For more on this, we're joined by Susan Suinat, President and CEO of the U.S. Vote Foundation. She joins us from Munich, Germany. As we say, 6.5 million American voters are overseas. 1.6 million of them from battleground states. I mean, if they actually do cast their votes, they could potentially move some of these swing states.

A Book Recommendation…

Predicting the Next President: The Keys to the White House 2024 by Allan J. Lichtman

As the General Presidential 2024 election is approaching, a lot of you might wonder: “Who will be the next U.S. President?” We are wondering, too!

It's a great reason to be on the lookout for interesting books and articles on the topic of voting rights and elections. This time, we came across a fascinating, classic book on the predicting mythology of presidential elections. 

Making a plan to vote is paramount, and Gretchen Knauff skillfully helps voters with disabilities navigate their journey to the ballot box. She advises voters to research candidates and anticipate accessibility considerations. Gretchen's insights and US.VOTE's Voter Journey Map (VJM) include every step you need to consider. Make your plan to vote today using our VJM and Gretchen's tips for a successful, informed voting experience. 

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