US expats gather in Australia to watch midterm election results
American voters abroad and election enthusiasts crowd into Sydney venues to follow the US midterm elections.
At a glance
- Over 100 US expats and election enthusiasts attended a midterm watch party at a Sydney pub
- The event took place in Surry Hills, an inner-east suburb of Sydney
- Attendees included American voters, their Australian partners and British spectators
More than 100 US expats, their Australian partners and other election enthusiasts gathered at a pub in Sydney's Surry Hills to watch the midterm election results. The mood at the venue shifted from anxiety to celebration as results came in throughout the evening.
The gathering was one of several watch parties held by Americans living abroad to follow the elections.
Why it matters
The watch parties reflect the continued engagement of Americans living abroad in their home country's political processes.
Original reporting
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