Republicans Abroad (''also known as Republicans Abroad International'' and RA) was a global

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for Americans living outside the

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until 2013.

History

Republicans Abroad was headquartered in Washington, D.C. enabling the group to maintain direct contact with political leaders and policymakers. Until the passage of the Overseas Citizens Voting Rights Act of 1975, US citizens overseas could not vote in federal elections. After President Gerald Ford signed this legislation into law, citizens living abroad were permitted to cast an absentee ballot in their state of residence. Shortly after ratification, former

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Chairman,

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, and former chairman of UK Republicans, Richard Beeman, established Republicans Abroad in 1978 to organize the estimated 3 million American overseas constituents, the majority of which were Republican. Republicans Abroad hosted a weekly radio-show vi
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titled ''Republicans Abroad Radio''. The show aired live weekly for several years. Guests to the show included President Ronald Reagan's Attorney General

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, and members of Congress. In January 2013, Republicans Abroad International closed, leaving its chapters to continue forward as independent organizations. When the international entity was dissolved, most chapters migrated to

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, while a few of its former chapters endured as independently operated organizations throughout the world, continuing a role in coordinating American voters living overseas; advocating the

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platform and principles; engaging with media; and hosting local events.

References

{{Republican Party Republican Party (United States) organizations Diaspora organizations of political parties American expatriate organizations Organizations established in 1978 Republican voters living abroad Organizations disestablished in 2013 1978 establishments in Washington, D.C. 2013 disestablishments in Washington, D.C.

History

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