Democrats Abroad Ireland have launched a campaign urging Americans in the Emerald Isle to vote – warning the election will be decided by a small number of votes. 

The group is aiming to register 10,000 US voters living in Ireland ahead of the election in November – just under a third of the 35,000 eligible US voters in Ireland. 

Democrats Abroad Ireland Chairperson Patti Schnably Shields told The Anton Savage Show every vote will count in the incredibly tight presidential race. 

“Kamala Harris is going to continue to run like the underdog just because the battleground states are really where this election is going to be won,” she said. 

“We're encouraging everyone on the Irish side globally to go to Votefromabroad.org and request their ballot. 

“At the end of the day, it's probably going to be decided by eight states and probably less than 50,000 votes. 

“So, it's really important that people get their ballot request in and get voting.” 

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Ms Schnably Shields said the Democrats have a lot of “momentum” following a successful convention this week. 

The Chicago convention saw Ms Harris officially selected as the Democratic presidential nominee and featured guest appearances from the Obamas, Lil Jon and Eva Longoria. 

“I think the four days of the convention really introduced Tim Walz and Kamala Harris to voters and to the electorate. 

“They really laid out a great vision for what they want to accomplish in their next term.” 

Vice President Kamala Harris, Democratic presidential nominee, and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, celebrate with their spouses Doug Emhoff, left, and Gwen Walz, on the final night of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., on 22/08/2024. Image: Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images

The success of the Democrats was marred, however, by independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s announcement he was pulling out of the race and putting his full support behind Donald Trump. 

The nephew of former President John F. Kennedy, Mr Kennedy’s family members have since criticised him for supporting Mr Trump. 

Ms Schnably Shields said RFK Jr’s campaign was very “attention-seeking”. 

“He's always kind of been on the fringe with his own conspiracy theories,” she said. 

“I think he recognises that his name has cachet, but his family have been very supportive of Vice President Harris and Tim Walz in the ticket. 

“So, at the end of the day, I think he's probably not taking votes from the Democratic Party.” 

RFK Jr’s relative Jack Schlossberg, who has become notable recently for his social media presence, spoke in favour of Ms Harris at the convention this week – comparing her to his late grandfather JFK.