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POLITICS · OCT 31, 2026

American Expatriates in Mexico Prepare for Midterm Elections

American retirees living in Ajijic, Mexico, are casting remote ballots for the upcoming U.S. midterm elections amid concerns over the future of democracy.

American expatriates residing in Ajijic, Jalisco, are preparing for the November 3 midterm elections. In this lakeside community of 8,000 to 10,000 foreign residents, U.S. politics has become a central topic of daily conversation.

Many American retirees, including those who previously lived in states such as Arizona, have already cast their ballots remotely. These voters cite concerns regarding the future of democracy and the high stakes associated with the upcoming vote for all 435 seats in the House of Representatives.


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