--- title: "US expats in Canada urged to vote in midterms" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/us-expats-in-canada-urged-to-vote-in-midterms" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/us-expats-in-canada-urged-to-vote-in-midterms" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/us-expats-in-canada-urged-to-vote-in-midterms.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/us-expats-in-canada-urged-to-vote-in-midterms" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-10-25T12:05:11.787Z" source_reported: "2026-10-25T10:50:13.117Z" updated: "2026-10-25T12:05:11.787Z" trust_score: 60 critic_score: 70 hype_score: 20 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-25T13:15:09.166Z" --- # US expats in Canada urged to vote in midterms *Democrats in Canada are vocal about voting, while some Republicans express hesitation due to potential backlash.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 60 of 100, higher is better. One outlet provided a full report, corroborated by 11 digests, with named sources and attributed claims. - Craft 70 of 100, higher is better. The report is clear, well-structured, and includes quotes from affected individuals and experts. - Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. The headline accurately reflects the content of the article without undue sensationalism. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - American expatriates in Canada are being urged to participate in the upcoming midterm elections. - Democrats living in Canada are reportedly vocal about their political preferences, while some Republicans are hesitant to express theirs. - The Federal Voting Assistance Program estimates over 430,000 eligible U.S. voters reside in Canada. - Tammy Wilsker Mermelstein, a Texas voter residing in the Greater Toronto Area, is voting from Canada for the first time. American citizens living in Canada are being encouraged to vote in the upcoming midterm elections. Reports indicate that Democrats in Canada are openly discussing their political choices, whereas some Republicans are reportedly hesitant to speak out due to fear of backlash from their neighbours. Tammy Wilsker Mermelstein, a voter from Texas who relocated to the Greater Toronto Area, is participating in a U.S. election from Canada for the first time. She stated that voting is crucial this year, particularly in states like Texas, which she believes has a solid chance of electing a Democrat to high office for the first time in decades. The Federal Voting Assistance Program estimates that there were over 430,000 eligible U.S. voters in Canada as of 2024. The U.S. Department of State website confirms that U.S. citizens can obtain an absentee ballot. Georganne Burke, chapter lead for Republicans Overseas in Canada, estimates a three-to-one ratio of Democrats to Republicans among American expats in Canada. Burke noted that while most Republicans are motivated to vote, they are often quiet about their political leanings because they do not feel welcomed in Canada. She also stated that Democrats are motivated to vote, especially in swing states. When approached by The Canadian Press, many Democrats were willing to speak, but no Republicans came forward. ## Coverage ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated or centre-rated reports printed below mentioned the Federal Voting Assistance Program's estimate of turnout among Americans in Canada being about 10 per cent in the 2024 general election, or the estimated overall turnout among all eligible overseas U.S. citizens at 11 per cent. No right-rated outlet ran this story. ## Who covered it Shares of the 27 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 67% (18) - Centre: 33% (9) - Right: 0% (0) 3 of 30 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-25T13:15:09.166Z. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 10 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-25T14:30:07.387Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Left-rated reports focused on the contrast between vocal Democratic expats and hesitant Republican expats. They highlighted that Democrats are prepared to 'shout their political choices from the rooftops,' while Republicans 'seem leery of speaking out fearing a backlash.' The reports noted that many Democrats stepped forward when approached for comment, but not one Republican did. The full report from City News, rated centre but included here, quoted Jessica Matwick, involved with Democrats Abroad and Indivisible Ottawa, who stated that eligible voters should 'put a stop to an unhinged administration and a legislative body that has abdicated their responsibility to keep the executive in check.' Matwick also condemned 'attacks on Canadian sovereignty and destructive tariff war' as actions she 'cannot remain silent about.' Cody Littlefield, who moved to Canada from the U.S. in 2019, was quoted saying this election presents an opportunity for voters to send a message that 'what’s happening in the U.S. is not acceptable.' ### Centre - Centre-rated reports led with the idea that Americans in Canada are being urged to vote in the midterm elections. They highlighted the difference in willingness to speak out between Democrats and Republicans. The full report from City News, which was rated centre, included quotes from Tammy Wilsker Mermelstein, a Texas voter in the Greater Toronto Area, who is voting from Canada for the first time and believes Texas has a solid chance of electing a Democrat. The report also included comments from Georganne Burke, chapter lead for Republicans Overseas in Canada, who estimated a three-to-one Democrat to Republican ratio among expats and stated that Republicans are motivated but quiet due to not being 'received in a very friendly way in Canada.' The reports mentioned the Federal Voting Assistance Program's estimate of over 430,000 eligible U.S. voters in Canada. ### Right No separate framing summary. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - high: 16 - unknown: 3 - veryHigh: 11 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Acadie Nouvelle](https://acadienouvelle.com/actualites/2026/10/25/les-americains-vivant-au-canada-exhortent-leurs-compatriotes-expatries-a-voter) — Americans Living in Canada Urge Their Expatriate Compatriots to Vote - [CP24](https://cp24.com/news/canada/2026/10/25/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [Narcity](https://narcity.com/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [Coast Reporter](https://coastreporter.net/national-news/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections-12935967) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [Airdrie City View](https://airdriecityview.com/national-news/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections-12935964) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [Orillia Matters](https://orilliamatters.com/national-news/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections-12935964) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [City News](https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/10/25/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [Thorold Today](https://thoroldtoday.ca/national-news/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections-12935964) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [Bowen Island Undercurrent](https://bowenislandundercurrent.com/national-news/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections-12935967) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [Sudbury](https://sudbury.com/national/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections-12935964) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [CFJC Today Kamloops](https://cfjctoday.com/2026/10/25/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [Loonie Politics](https://looniepolitics.com/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [Battlefords NOW](https://battlefordsnow.com/2026/10/25/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [Bay Today](https://baytoday.ca/national-news/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections-12935964) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [CambridgeToday.ca](https://cambridgetoday.ca/national-news/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections-12935964) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [Ckpg Today](https://ckpgtoday.ca/2026/10/25/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [Elora Fergus Today](https://elorafergustoday.com/national-news/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections-12935964) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [Medicine Hat News](https://medicinehatnews.com/news/national-news/2026/10/25/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [Midland Today](https://midlandtoday.ca/national-news/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections-12935964) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [Newmarket Today](https://newmarkettoday.ca/national-news/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections-12935964) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [Rocky Mountain Outlook](https://rmoutlook.com/national-news/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections-12935964) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [SooToday.com](https://sootoday.com/national-news/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections-12935964) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [Timmins Today](https://timminstoday.com/national-news/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections-12935964) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [flamboroughtoday.com](https://flamboroughtoday.com/national-news/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections-12935964) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [meadowlakeNOW](https://meadowlakenow.com/2026/10/25/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [thealbertan.com](https://thealbertan.com/national-news/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections-12935964) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [The Record](https://therecord.com/news/canada/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections/article_b4f83c8c-6c24-5030-97b1-4c497a53a149.html) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [NiagaraFallsReview.ca](https://niagarafallsreview.ca/news/canada/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections/article_488c72d3-f44b-5241-ab2a-42e7a203bc19.html) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/news/canada/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections/article_90ff01ee-83a7-51fc-b2e3-c01fe52319d5.html) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/canada/2026/10/25/americans-in-canada-urge-fellow-expats-to-vote-in-high-stakes-midterm-elections) — Americans in Canada urge fellow expats to vote in high-stakes midterm elections ## Questions **How many eligible U.S. voters are there in Canada?** The Federal Voting Assistance Program estimated there were over 430,000 eligible U.S. voters in Canada as of 2024. This figure represents a significant portion of the American expatriate population living abroad. **Can U.S. citizens living abroad vote in elections?** Yes, U.S. citizens living abroad can obtain an absentee ballot to vote in federal elections. The U.S. Department of State website provides information on how to acquire these ballots, with options varying by state. **What is the political leaning of American expats in Canada?** Georganne Burke, chapter lead for Republicans Overseas in Canada, estimates a three-to-one ratio of Democrats to Republicans among American expatriates in Canada. This suggests a significant Democratic majority within this group. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/us-expats-in-canada-urged-to-vote-in-midterms. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "US expats in Canada urged to vote in midterms", https://mediabias.news/politics/us-expats-in-canada-urged-to-vote-in-midterms