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Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections
Expat groups say turnout is low, with more than 430,000 eligible U.S. voters in Canada and absentee ballots available by mail, email or fax.
- With U.S. midterm elections approaching on Nov. 3, Americans living in Canada are mobilizing to vote, driven by political stakes in states like Michigan and Texas.
- Georganne Burke, chapter lead for Republicans Overseas in Canada, said it has been a 'contentious year' as expats monitor the trade dispute between the United States and Canada.
- Jessica Matwick, a dual citizen involved with Democrats Abroad, said voters should mobilize 'to put a stop to an unhinged administration and a legislative body that has abdicated their responsibility.'
- Although more than 430,000 eligible U.S. voters reside in Canada, the Federal Voting Assistance Program estimates expat participation historically remains low at about 10 per cent.
- The Nov. 3 midterms could see Democrats seize control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, potentially altering the path of President Donald Trump's presidency.
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Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections
OTTAWA - American Democrats living in Canada are prepared to shout their political choices from the rooftops ahead of next month's midterm elections — while some of those who back Republican candidates seem leery of speaking out fearing a backlash from their neighbours.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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Leaning Left18Leaning Right0Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution69% Left
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- 69% of the sources lean Left
69% Left
L 69%
C 31%
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