‍The 2024 U.S. Elections: Relevance for Haiti and Its Diaspora

While U.S. elections do not directly decide Haitian leadership, the results of the 2024 presidential and congressional races will likely have significant implications for the U.S.’ policies and engagement with Haiti over the next four years. Members of the Haitian diaspora have several critical reasons for closely following this election cycle.

Several major policy areas are particularly relevant. Here are a few key points the Haitian diaspora should watch out for and know (before voting) regarding a candidate during the 2024 U.S. election cycle:

• Haiti's Electoral Transition
  • Candidates' stances on:
    • Supporting Haiti's overdue elections by Feb 2026.
    • Providing election monitors, resources, and security assistance.
    • Ensuring adherence to constitutional timelines.
    • Certifying Haitian election results and facilitating peaceful transfer of power.
• Robust Security Assistance:
  • Candidates' plans to support:some text
    • The proposed multinational security force in Haiti.
    • Funding, equipment, and training for the security mission.
    • Cooperation between U.S. agencies and the multinational force.
    • Commitment to protecting Haitian civilians.
• Immigration Policies:
  • Candidates’ stances on:
    • Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians.
    • Policies on asylum claims, visa backlogs, and family reunification.
    • Legislative commitments and enforcement postures.

The diaspora should closely examine candidates' platforms across these critical issues, as the next U.S. administration's policies will significantly impact Haiti's democratic transition, security, and immigration matters of great importance to the community.

Here are some ways the Haitian diaspora can access information about the 2024 U.S. election candidates' positions on issues relevant to Haiti:

1. Candidate Websites/Platforms

• Most candidates will outline their policy platforms and priorities on official campaign websites. Look for specific issue pages on foreign policy, immigration, climate change, disaster relief, etc.

1. Debates and Town Halls

• Pay close attention to candidates' statements during televised debates and town hall events. They will likely be questioned directly about their plans for engaging with Haiti across different policy areas.

1. Media Interviews

• Candidates often discuss their perspectives more thoroughly during newspaper editorial board meetings, television interviews, podcasts, etc. These can provide more nuanced insight into their thinking.

1. Campaign Emails/Social Media

• Sign up for candidates' email newsletters and follow them on social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc. They will frequently promote their policy positions through these direct channels.

1. Non-Profit Voter Guides

• Nonpartisan organizations like Ballotpedia and Vote411.org compile and compare candidates' stances on various issues based on their public statements and voting records.

1. Community Outreach

• Look out for candidates or representatives holding public events or town halls explicitly targeted at the Haitian diaspora community to discuss Haitian-related policies.

1. Endorsement Interviews

• Pay attention to the reasoning behind endorsements candidates receive from activist groups, politicians, diaspora leaders, etc. They often evaluate candidates closely on critical issues.

Do not hesitate to contact FAREHD if you have specific questions.

Creole translation:

Eleksyon Etazini 2024: Enpòtans pou Ayiti ak Dyaspora li

Menmsi eleksyon ameriken yo pa deside dirèkteman lidèchip ayisyen, rezilta eleksyon prezidansyèl ak kongrè pou ane 2024 yo genyen enplikasyon enpòtan sou politik ak angajman Etazini pa rapò ak Ayiti pandan pwochen kat ane yo. Manm dyaspora ayisyen an gen anpil rezon pou swiv de pre sik eleksyon sa a.

Gen kèk domèn politik enpòtan. Men kèk pwen kle dyaspora ayisyen an ta dwe veye e konnen (anvan vòt) konsènan yon kandidat pandan sik eleksyon ameriken 2024 la:

• Tranzisyon Elektoral Ayitisome text
  • Pòzisyon kandidà yo sou:
    • Sipòte eleksyon Ayiti pou Fevriye 2026.
    • Bay obsèvatè elektoral, resous, asistans sekirite.
    • Asire respè kalandriye konstitisyonèl.
    • Sètifye rezilta eleksyon ayisyen yo epi fasilite transferans pouvwa an pè.
• Asistans Sekirite Solid
  • Plan kandidà yo pou sipòte:
    • Lanse fòs sekirite miltinasyonal la an Ayiti.
    • Finansman, ekipman, ak fòmasyon pou misyon sekirite a.
    • Kolaborasyon ant ajans ameriken yo ak fòs miltinasyonal la.
    • Angajman pou pwoteje ayisyen yo.
• Politik Imigrasyon
  • Pòzisyon kandidà yo sou:
    • Temporary Protected Status (TPS) pou Ayisyen yo.
    • Politik sou demann dazil, viza, reyinifikasyon familyal.
    • Angajman lejislatif yo.

Dyaspora a ta dwe egzamine de pre platfòm kandida yo sou pwoblèm kle sa yo, akoz politik pwochen administrasyon ameriken an pral genyen yon enpak siyifikatif sou tranzisyon demokratik Ayiti, sekirite, ak zafè imigratsyon ki enpòtan anpil pou kominote a.

Men kèk fason dyaspora ayisyen an ka jwenn enfòmasyon sou pozisyon kandida eleksyon ameriken 2024 la genyen sou pwoblèm ki konsène Ayiti:

1. Sit Wèb/Platfòm Kandida yo

• Pifò kandida pral detaye platfòm ak priyorite politik yo sou sit entènèt ofisyèl konpay yo. Chèche paj pou pwoblèm espesifik tankou politik etranjè, imigratsyon, chanjman klima, asistans katastwòf, etc.

1. Deba ak Asanble Piblik

• Veye deklarasyon kandida yo pandan deba televizyon ak asanble piblik yo, kote yo kapab mande yo dirèkteman sou plan yo pou angaje ak Ayiti atravè diferan domèn politik.

1. Entèvyou Medya

• Kandida yo souvan pale plis an detay sou pèspektiv yo pandan reyinyon avèk komite redaksyonèl jounal yo, entèvyou televizyon, podcasts, etc. Sa ka bay plis apèsi sou panse yo.

1. Imèl/Rezo Sosyal Konpay

• Enskri pou imèl kandida yo epi swiv yo sou plafòm rezo sosyal tankou Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc. Yap souvan pataje pozisyon yo sou politik atravè kannal dirèk sa yo.

1. Gid Elektè Òganizasyon san pati pri

• Òganizasyon san pati pri tankou Ballotpedia, Vote411.org, etc. konpile epi konpare pòs kandida yo sou divès pwoblèm ki baze sou deklarasyon piblik yo ak dosye vòt yo.

1. Angajman Kominotè

• Veye pou kandida yo oswa reprezantan yo lè yo òganize aktivite piblik oswa asanble piblik espesyalman pou kominote dyaspora ayisyen an diskite sou politik ki konsène Ayiti.

1. Entèvyou Andòsman

• Suiv rezon dèyè andòsman kandida yo resevwa soti nan gwoup aktivis, politisyen, lidè dyaspora, etc. Souvan yo evalye kandida yo de pre sou pwoblèm kle.

Pa ezite kontakte FAREHD si w genyen kèk kesyon espesifik.

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