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I've heard that the reason Puerto Ricans can't vote is because Puerto Rico isn't a state and it is states that choose the president, not voters. But what about expats living abroad? Do they just get to pick which state gets their vote? If so, couldn't Puerto Ricans do that too?And what about people in DC? Where do their electoral college votes come from?

I'm sure I'm missing something here, I'm just not sure what.

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[โ€“] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 18 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

The key is where in the US are you a registered resident before you move to Japan. Please don't forget that Puerto Rico is not a foreign country. Puerto Rico is still the United States. So if you are a resident of Florida before going to Japan, you can vote. If you are a resident of Florida, move to Puerto Rico, but don't change your residency away from Florida, you can vote. If you are a resident of Puerto Rico, you cannot vote. That residence status applies to all US citizens. Residence in Puerto Rico eliminates your right to vote in US federal elections.

[โ€“] jmcs@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 1 month ago

Colonialism is such a beautiful and logical thing. /s