As Americans cast their ballots across the country, Victoria-based U.S. citizens are also exercising their right to vote in the midterm election.

B次元官网网址淲e had so many people interested this year B次元官网网址� much more than we typically see for a midterm election. ItB次元官网网址檚 about the same enthusiasm as a regular presidential election,B次元官网网址� Heidi Burch, a Victoria-based member-at-large of the U.S. Democrats Abroad, said of their voter registration efforts.

She said the election is important to U.S. citizens in Victoria and elsewhere because what happens in the U.S. affects the whole world, with issues such as climate change and immigration policies.

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On Nov. 6, approximately 50 people have RSVPB次元官网网址檇 to join the Victoria chapter of Democrats Abroad to watch the election results roll in. Starting at 5:30, all are welcome to join the group at the Sticky WicketB次元官网网址檚 Maple Room on Douglas Street B次元官网网址� whether viewers are Democrats, Republicans or even American. Burch said there is no cover charge for the event.

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Burch reminds overseas Americans thereB次元官网网址檚 still time to submit electronic ballots and in some states, including Washington, voters even can still register up until the polls close.

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For more information, the Victoria chapter of U.S. Democrats Abroad can be emailed at davictoriachapter@gmail.com. Voting registration and information can be found at .

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