AMERICAN citizens living in Scotland are set to have their say in the US presidential primary next month.
In November, Americans will head to the polls to cast their vote in the US presidential election, where incumbent president Joe Biden is likely to face off once again with former president Donald Trump.
However, before they can take part in the first presidential rematch in the USA since 1956, they must secure the official nominations from their respective parties.
The Democrats Abroad global presidential primary will kick off on March 5, with Democrats Abroad Scotland operating two voting centres in Edinburgh and Glasgow until March 12.
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Often referred to as Super Tuesday – the primary election day where the greatest number of US states hold elections and caucuses – Democrats in numerous countries across the world will cast their vote for their preferred nominee.
All Americans over the age of 18 who are eligible to vote are able to cast their ballot at a voting centre or do so remotely by e-mail, post, or even fax.
Derek Crolla, chair of the Scotland chapter of Democrats Abroad UK, said: “Our chapter is thrilled that we will be offering two locations for all Americans living in Scotland to participate in the democratic process.
“Be they committed or just curious, these centres will offer an array of options from primary participation, ballot registration and state by state guidance on how Americans overseas can exercise their democratic franchise.
Kristin Wolfe, chair of Democrats Abroad UK, added: "By casting a ballot on Super Tuesday, Americans living in the UK are triggering the start of a colossal blue wave for Democrats that will be heading across the Atlantic in November.
“We're a big tent party and our members hold many views, but we're fiercely united in standing up for American democracy and constitutional rights.”
Joe Biden is expected to breeze to the official nomination although faces one feasible campaign challenger in the form of Dean Phillips, a businessman and politician who sits in the US House of Representatives.
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In recent days Phillips has vowed to continue his campaign despite finishing third place in the South Carolina primary with just 1.7% of the vote.
He came behind Marianne Williamson, who has since suspended her campaign, while Biden received 96.2% of the vote.
Donald Trump is also predicted to secure the Republican nomination, although grows increasingly frustrated at challenger Nikki Haley’s refusal to drop out.
Trump also faces considerable legal issues with both civil and criminal cases making their way through the courts.
On February 17, he was fined $354.9 million (£281.6 million) after a civil fraud trial in New York, where he was also banned from running a business in the state for three years.
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