US Elections 2024: How American Citizens In Ghana Can Vote In The US November Elections

• The US government has provided detailed voting instructions for citizens living in Ghana as they prepare to participate in the November 5 presidential election
• The poll is between current American Vice President Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party and former President Donald Trump of the Republican Party
• The United States Mission in Ghana has announced that the voting guidelines are applicable not only to citizens in Ghana but also to those in the diaspora

PAY ATTENTION: Follow YEN's WhatsApp channel for a daily dose of breaking news on the go!

The government of the United States of America (USA) has issued voting guidance for its citizens who live in Ghana ahead of the November 5 presidential election.

Americans are poised to choose between former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 5 polls.

In view of the above, the United States Mission in Ghana, in a statement published on its website, said the guidelines also apply to their citizens in the diaspora.

The guidelines outline the three steps that US citizens abroad must follow to participate in the electoral process and ensure their votes count.

PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app!

US election 2024: 3 steps to vote

To vote in the November 2024 election, U.S. citizens overseas must follow three steps:

Request your ballot

US citizens in the diaspora must first request their ballots by completing a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). Make sure you request your ballot before your state’s deadline. The deadlines for ballot requests and returns can be found at FVAP.gov.

Receive and complete your ballot

For most states, you can confirm your registration and ballot delivery online. Once the voter has received the ballot, he or she can fill it out according to the instructions provided.

Return your ballot

You can drop your completed ballot inside a postage-paid envelope at the American Citizens Services section, located at No. 24, Fourth Circular Rd., Cantonments, Accra, Ghana, or mail it yourself.

Who can and cannot vote in the US presidential election?

Guidance has also been given about who meets the qualifications to vote in federal, state, and local elections.

Who can vote?

You can vote in US federal, state, and local elections if you:

1. Are a U.S. citizen (some areas allow non-citizens to vote in local elections only), including:

• U.S. citizens living outside of the United States. Learn more from the U.S. Department of State about voting as a U.S. citizen abroad.
• U.S. citizens who were born abroad and have never lived in the United States. Your eligibility to vote is based on the state where your parents last lived or were registered to vote. Find out what states may permit you to vote absentee.
• Dual citizens living in the United States or abroad

2. Meet your state’s residency requirements

You can be experiencing homelessness and still meet these requirements.

Also, if you are a homeless service provider, the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness has more resources for helping people vote.

3. Are 18 years old on or before Election Day

In almost every state, you can register to vote before you turn 18 if you will be 18 by Election Day.

Some states allow 17-year-olds who will be 18 by Election Day to vote in primaries.

4. Registered to vote

If you are registered to vote by your state's voter registration deadline. North Dakota does not require voter registration.

About the US elections

Americans will go to the poll on Tuesday, November 5, to elect the next US president.

The two main parties nominated presidential candidates for the election - the Democrats nominated Vice President Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden stepped down from the race, and the Republican Party nominated former President Donald Trump.

The winner will serve a term of four years at the White House from January 2025.

Read more about the US election 2024 here:

• Why US federal elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November
• US presidential election: Four reasons Kamala Harris may lose
• US election: Dino Melaye threatens Elon Musk

US election: Final polls give some insight

YEN.com.gh earlier reported that the latest Wall Street Journal poll indicates that Donald Trump has overtaken Kamala Harris by 47% to 45%.

The publication's update marks a significant shift from August 2024, when the current Vice President of the US was ahead by two points.

It was also reported that early voting for the 2024 United States (US) presidential election has commenced, and turnout remained significant.

New feature: Сheck out news that is picked for YOU ➡️ click on “Recommended for you” and enjoy!

Source: Legit.ng