When we talk about how every vote will count in the battleground states, those include votes cast by Americans who are living abroad. There are about 1.6 million people living overseas from seven swing states. Republicans have filed in Michigan, North Carolina and Pennsylvania challenging the legitimacy of ballots cast from citizens abroad, including, get ready for this, military members. But state election officials and voting rights groups are pushing back against those suits. Joining us now from Germany, Susan Suinat, the president and CEO of the U.S Vote Foundation and founder of Overseas Vote.

It's Election 2024 and you are ready to vote! 

For many absentee / vote-by-mail voters waiting for their ballot to arrive, it's usually mid-October when the alarm goes off. “Where's my ballot?” is question number one. If you are one of those voters, here's what to do! 

What is a Ballot Measure?

Ever wonder what those long-winded, confusing questions are at the end of your ballot? How were they formed, and how did they actually get to be on the ballot? 

These questions are called “ballot measures.” They may also be referred to as initiatives or referendums, and they are a mechanism that allow for citizens to weigh in and decide policy issues. 

By Christine Otsver

What Does it Take to Be a Great President?

With the 2024 General Election in the United States of America approaching soon, some of you might wonder, "Who should I vote for?" If you haven't decided on your preferred candidate yet, the book, The Presidential Character: Predicting Performance in the White House, by James David Barber might help you decide who to vote for. As always, we're here for you.

There’s no place like home – when you’re preparing to vote

Voting in the United States is both a right and a responsibility. As with almost any other new responsibility, before setting out as a voter, it’s a good idea to prepare by running through a checklist. Here are some key questions to ask yourself:

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