Midterm Elections Are Coming!

Your 2026 Houston Voters Guide is here! Early voting starts Monday, Oct. 19, so now’s the time to meet the candidates on your ballot. The guide is nonpartisan and covers races on your Harris County ballot, from the top of the ticket to the local offices that shape daily life. Candidates answer questions in their own words, so you can compare them side by side. Read it online, flip through the digital edition, or pick up the print edition available starting Wednesday, published in partnership with the @houstonchron Get ready to vote with the Houston Voters Guide: 🔗 houstonvotersguide.org: get your personal ballot and read candidate responses on our digital Houston Voters guide 🇲🇽 En español: houstonvotersguide.org/es-mx 🗳️ Vote411.org: See your personalized ballot info and print selected candidates to a personal guide Links in bio! 📅 Early voting: Oct. 19–30 📅 Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 3 • Polls open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. #HoustonVotersGuide #VoteInformed #HarrisCounty #EarlyVoting #TXMidterms2026 LWVHouston

Final call! 📬 Today is the last day to get a FREE Election Readiness Packet mailed to your home: the Houston Voters Guide, a ballot worksheet, and a step-by-step voting plan. Research your ballot, write down your choices, make your plan. Link in bio. 🗳️ #HoustonVotes #LWVHouston #Vote2026 #midterms

Your ballot is longer than you think. 🗳️ The local races near the bottom shape daily life the most: who leads when a hurricane hits, who fixes your road, who hears an eviction case, and who runs our elections. Swipe to meet the offices that run Harris County: ➡️ County Judge ➡️ County Commissioners ➡️ Justices of the Peace ➡️ County Attorney ➡️ County Clerk and District Clerk Texas has no straight-ticket voting, so every race needs its own vote. Go all the way down the ballot! 📅 Early voting: Oct. 19–30 📅 Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 3 See your personal ballot and read candidates’ responses in their own words in our Houston Voters Guide, available now at houstonvotersguide.org (link in bio). También disponible en español: consulta la Guía para Votantes en houstonvotersguide.org/es-mx #HoustonVotersGuide #VoteInformed #HarrisCounty #HoustonVotes #TXMidterms2026 LWVHouston VoterEducation

Your ballot. Your voice. Your night. ✨ The 2026 Midterm Houston Voters Guide is here, and we’re celebrating! Join LWV Houston and Rising Stars for the official launch party. Grab a drink, meet your neighbors, and leave election-ready. 📅 Thursday, October 15 🕡 6:30–8 PM 📍 Axelrad Beer Garden 🍸 Ages 21+ Your nonpartisan guide to everything on the Harris County ballot, all in one place. Come pick one up and make your plan to vote before Election Day on November 3. 🔗 RSVP at the link in our bio! #HoustonVotersGuide #LWVHouston #HoustonVotes #HarrisCountyVotes #Midterms2026 PlanYourVote NonpartisanVoterInfo HoustonEvents

LAST CALL, Houston! Get on the Rolls! 🗳️ Today, Oct. 5, is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 midterm election. Come see us at the University of Houston until 5 PM. We’re on the North Lawn, behind Student Center North (4465 University Dr). Get registered, get your questions answered, and grab some LWVH swag. Already registered? Take one minute to confirm your name, address, and voter status, even if you voted recently. Link in bio. Can’t make it to campus? Print an application, fill it out, and get it postmarked today, or deliver it in person to your county voter registrar. Tag a Houstonian who needs to see this. #VoterRegistration #RegisterToVote #TexasVotes #HoustonVotes #HarrisCounty Midterms2026 LWVHouston LeagueOfWomenVoters

3 days left to register to vote in the Nov 3 midterms. ⏰ The deadline is this Monday, October 5, and LWVH will be out across Houston all weekend to help you get it done! TONIGHT (Sat) 📍 Community is Resistance | 5–8 PM Check your registration status, register to vote, and fill out a Commit to Vote card for swag. @bl4cksmith with @happyoutlaws and @preemosbakeshop , @cafesitahtx. Come get your @rogelio.rosiles sticker art! 🎃 Phobia Haunted Houses | 8–11 PM Get in the spooky spirit and get registered while you’re at it. @phobiahauntedhouse MONDAY, OCT 5: REGISTRATION DEADLINE 🦉 Rice University | 11 AM–1 PM One final chance to register, get your questions answered, and grab LWVH swag. @riceuniversity Already registered? Take 30 seconds to confirm your status, especially if you’ve moved or changed your name. Then send this to one person who needs it. 🔗 Check your status at the link in bio. #HoustonVotes #RegisterToVote #LWVHouston #HarrisCounty #Midterms2026 VoterRegistration Vote411

Missed the forum? You can still watch it! The Harris County Judge leads Commissioners Court and helps shape decisions on flood control, public safety, roads, and emergency response. It’s one of the most powerful local offices on your ballot. Hear directly from the candidates, in their own words, before you vote. Watch the full Harris County Judge Candidate Forum at the link in our bio. 🔗 Thank you to our partners @khou11 , @queondamagazine Magazine, and the University of Houston-Downtown @uhdofficial for making this forum possible. 🗳️ Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. The League of Women Voters of Houston is nonpartisan and never supports or opposes candidates or political parties. #HarrisCounty #HoustonVotes #CandidateForum #LWVHouston #VoterEducation KnowBeforeYouVote Vote411

What’s your plan for Election Day? Not just when you’re voting, but what’s on your ballot, which candidates you want to learn more about, what you’ll need to bring, and where you need to go. You don’t have to piece all of that together on your own. The League of Women Voters of Houston will mail you a FREE Election Readiness Packet with nonpartisan resources to help you prepare before you head to the polls. No cost. No endorsements. Just information to help you make your own voting decisions. Request your FREE packet and start making your voting plan.

🗳️ TONIGHT: Harris County Judge Candidate Forum Hear directly from the candidates running to lead Harris County before you head to the polls. Join us tonight for a conversation with Vince Duncan, Marianne “Yan” Hess, Dr. Letitia Plummer, and Orlando Sanchez, moderated by KHOU 11’s Len Cannon. 📅 Tonight, October 1 | 6–8:30 PM 📍 Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium, University of Houston-Downtown, Academic Building, 3rd floor, 201 Girard St., Houston, TX 77002 🔗 RSVP at the link in bio Presented by the League of Women Voters of Houston with KHOU 11, ¡Que Onda! Magazine, and the University of Houston-Downtown. ¡HOY! Foro de Candidatos a Juez del Condado de Harris Escuche directamente a los candidatos que buscan dirigir el Condado de Harris antes de votar. Acompáñenos esta noche en una conversación con Vince Duncan, Marianne “Yan” Hess, la Dra. Letitia Plummer y Orlando Sanchez, moderada por Len Cannon de KHOU 11. 📅 Hoy, 1 de octubre | 6–8:30 PM 📍 Auditorio Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson, University of Houston-Downtown, Academic Building, 3er piso, 201 Girard St., Houston, TX 77002 🔗 Confirme su asistencia en el enlace de nuestra biografía Presentado por la Liga de Mujeres Votantes de Houston con KHOU 11, ¡Que Onda! Magazine y la University of Houston-Downtown. #HarrisCounty #HoustonVotes #CandidateForum #Vote411 #LWVHouston Election2026

✅ It’s a great day to check your voter registration! The deadline to register to vote in Texas for the November 3 election is Monday, October 5. Mail-in applications must be postmarked by Oct. 5. 🔎 Already registered? Take two minutes to confirm your status and address with your county. 🚗 If you registered or updated your address through the DPS driver’s license portal, double-check your status! 📲 CHECK YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION STATUS at the link in our bio! ——— ✅ ¡Hoy es un gran día para verificar su registro de votante! La fecha límite para registrarse para votar en Texas para la elección del 3 de noviembre es el lunes 5 de octubre. Las solicitudes por correo deben tener matasellos a más tardar el 5 de octubre. 🔎 ¿Ya está registrado? Tome dos minutos para confirmar su estatus y dirección con su condado. 🚗 Si se registró o actualizó su dirección por el portal de licencias de manejo del DPS, ¡verifique su estatus! 📲 ¡VERIFIQUE SU ESTATUS DE REGISTRO en el enlace de nuestra biografía! #lwvhouston #houstonvoter #houstonvotes #harrisvotes #houstonvotersguide

🗳 Meet your candidates for Harris County Judge! Join us Thursday, October 1 for a Harris County Judge Candidate Forum. Hear directly from the candidates on the issues that matter to Harris County before you head to the polls. 🎤 Candidates: Vince Duncan Marianne “Yan” Hess Dr. Letitia Plummer Orlando Sanchez 🎙️ Moderated by Len Cannon, @khou11 📅 Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 | 6–8:30 PM 📍 Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium, University of Houston-Downtown, Academic Building, 3rd floor, 201 Girard St. RSVP at the link in our bio. 🔗 Presented with our partners @khou11 , @queondamagazine and @uhdofficial 🗳️ Conozca a los candidatos para Juez del Condado de Harris. Acompáñenos el jueves 1 de octubre en un Foro de Candidatos para Juez del Condado de Harris. Escuche directamente a los candidatos sobre los temas que importan en el Condado de Harris. 📅 Jueves, 1 de octubre de 2026 | 6–8:30 PM 📍 Auditorio Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson, University of Houston-Downtown, Academic Building, 3er piso, 201 Girard St. Regístrese en el enlace de nuestra biografía. 🔗 #HarrisCounty #HarrisCountyJudge #CandidateForum #HoustonVotes #Election2026 LWVHouston VOTE411 Vote2026

What happens when three women in the same political party see its future very differently? The Life of the Party follows three Republican women in Texas as they navigate leadership, political identity, and a changing political landscape. Their stories open the door to a much bigger conversation about the differences that can exist even within the same political party. Join us for a special Houston screening followed by a panel discussion about women, leadership, politics, and finding ways to talk to each other across political differences. Event details: Monday, September 28 Doors open at 6:30 PM Program begins at 7 PM at the MATCH Theater Get your tickets and bring someone you’d like to have this conversation with.

A Texas DPS error kept some voter registrations and address updates from reaching county election offices. If you used the DPS online portal in the past year, swipe for what to do. 👉 Your county voter registrar is processing these records, so the county’s lookup is the most accurate place to check. Harris County: hctax.net/Voter/SearchFL. Outside Harris County, find your registrar at VoteTexas.gov. Not showing yet? Counties are working through a backlog, so check again before Oct. 5. Links in our Bio The Texas Secretary of State has confirmed that DPS registrations submitted on or before the Oct. 5 deadline count for the Nov. 3 election. Your registration counts from the date of your DPS transaction, even if the county processes it later. Not showing up on your county’s lookup? Don’t wait. Before the Oct. 5 deadline, fill out a paper voter registration application with LWV Houston or the Harris County Tax Office. With the deadline close, hand-delivering your application is the safest option. You can drop off a signed paper application at the downtown Harris County Tax Office (1001 Preston St.) or any branch. All locations are listed at hctax.net. Tax Offices are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8 AM–4:30 PM, and are closed Wednesdays. If you’re mailing it, send it right away so it’s received by Oct. 5: Annette Ramirez, Tax Assessor-Collector & Voter Registrar, P.O. Box 3527, Houston, TX 77253-3527. If you’re still not on the rolls when you vote, don’t leave. Ask for a provisional ballot. Election officials can verify your DPS transaction, and your vote will be counted. Have questions about your registration? Call the League of Women Voters of Houston at 713-784-2923. You can also reach Election Protection’s free, nonpartisan hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE or the Harris County Tax Office voter registration line at 713-274-8000. Lines may be busy, so please be patient. Share this with anyone who registered through DPS.

🗳️ Today is National Voter Registration Day! and we’re all over Houston making it easy to get registered! Catch us today at Kerr High School, Rice University, Houston Academy for International Studies, Las Perras Café, Madison High School, Ben & Jerry’s on Kirby, and The Studio BE in the Heights. Full times & addresses in our bio 👆 Not registered? Not sure if you’re registered? We’ll help you check, register, or update your info on the spot — no ID required to register in Texas. 📍 See the full schedule and drop by wherever’s easiest for you. #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #YourVoteMatters #LWVHouston #Houston GetOutTheVote Vote411 Nonpartisan CivicEngagement

National Voter Registration Week at LWVH starts TOMORROW! 🗳️ From Sept 13–20, LWV Houston and partners across the city are hosting registration events, pop-ups, and voter education drives, swipe through for the full schedule and find one near you! 📍 This year’s National Voter Registration Week lands during America’s 250th anniversary, making it the perfect moment to make sure you and everyone you know is #VoteReady. 📌 Save this post so you don’t miss a stop. 🔗 Link in Bio to our full schedule, goals & to sign up to volunteer #NVRW2026 #VoteReady #NationalVoterRegistrationWeek #LWVHouston YourVoteMatters

🚨 Mark your calendar: October 5 is the deadline to register or update your voter registration ahead of the November 3 election. Not sure what your status means? There are three: ✅Active: You’re all set to Vote in Nov! ⚠️Suspense: Likely your county needs to confirm your address ‼️Not Found: no record on file, you’ll need to register BEFORE OCT 5TH If you’re on the suspense list, don’t panic! It doesn’t mean you’ve been removed. It usually just means a mailed registration card came back undeliverable, and you can still vote if you update your address before Oct. 5. Here’s how to fix it: ➡️Check your status with Harris County or your local county — Find your county office at Houstonvotersguide.org/elections-directory ➡️Check your status on the site wide Texas SOS site ➡️Update your address or register online before the OCT 5TH deadline Moved outside Harris County? You’ll need to re-register with your new county by Oct. 5. If you’re still in suspense on Election Day, you can fill out a “Statement of Residence” at the polls, and you can still vote! Questions about your registration or status? Call the Harris County Voter Registrar at 713-274-8200, or reach out to LWVH at 713-784-2923. We’re nonpartisan and here to help everyone get ready to vote! 🗳️ #VoteReady #HoustonVotes #LWVHouston

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸 Today we celebrate the workers who keep Houston running. It’s also a great reminder: civic participation, like voting, is one more way we all have a voice in shaping our community. Enjoy the day, and don’t forget to check your voter registration before the next election. 🗳️ Links to register and check your voter registration status is in our bio. #LaborDay #LWVHouston Feliz Día del Trabajo!🇺🇸 Hoy celebramos a los trabajadores que mantienen a Houston en marcha. También es un buen recordatorio: la participación cívica, como votar, es otra forma en que todos tenemos voz en la construcción de nuestra comunidad. Disfruten el día, y no olviden verificar su registro de votante antes de la próxima elección. 🗳️ Los enlaces para registrarte y verificar el estado de tu registro de votante están en nuestra biografía. #DíaDelTrabajo #LWVHouston

🗳️ National Voter Registration Week is almost here! From Sept 15–19, LWV Houston volunteers will be out across greater Houston from cafes, run clubs, college campuses, clinics, farmers markets, and more! We will be in the community helping register new voters ahead of the October 5 registration deadline! We can’t do it without you. Whether you have an hour or a whole afternoon, there’s a shift with your name on it. 👉 Sign up through our Volunteer Calendar: lwvhouston.org/volunteer #lwv #volunteerpowered #lwvhouston #defendingdemocracy

Take 30 seconds today and check your voter registration. Seriously! Check yours now! 📲 Two places, both official, both free: → Harris County Tax Office: hctax.net/Voter/SearchFL → Texas Secretary of State’s “Am I Registered?” portal You’ll need your name and date of birth, your driver’s license number, or the VUID from your voter registration certificate. Here’s what you might see: ACTIVE ✅ You’re set. While you’re there, make sure the address on file is where you actually live now. IN SUSPENSE ⚠️ Don’t panic. You are still registered and you can still vote. It means your registrar isn’t certain your address is current — usually because a registration certificate or jury summons came back undeliverable. Texas mails new certificates every two years, so an old address is the most common cause. More than 1.2 million Texans are on this list right now. If you still live at the same address, you can confirm it at the polls with a Statement of Residence. If you moved, be sure to update before Oct 5. NO RECORD FOUND ❓ Try searching a different way first; name, driver’s license, and VUID each pull different matches. Still nothing? Save time by re-registering. All voter registration applications have to be printed, signed, and mailed or hand-delivered to the county Tax Office. 🗓️ OCTOBER 5 is the deadline! Voter registrations must be received by the Tax Office to be eligible to vote in the November 3 election. Questions about your Harris County status? Call 713-274-8200. Support is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese. Americans fought for centuries to expand the right to vote to all citizens. Use it. 🗳️ Save this. Send it to one person who hasn’t checked yet. #HoustonVotes #HarrisCounty #VoterRegistration #TexasVotes #Vote411 LWVHouston Nonpartisan YourVoteYourVoice 2026Midterms HTX

First step of your November voting plan: check your registration. ✅ Before you think about candidates, dates, or polling locations — make sure you’re actually on the roll. Registrations can go inactive after a move, a name change, or a stretch of not voting, and plenty of people don’t find out until Election Day. Take two minutes to confirm: 👉🏽 Your status is active 👉🏽 Your name and address match where you live now 👉🏽 You’re registered before Monday, October 5, 2026, the last day to register for the November 3 election In Texas, new registrations must be submitted on a paper application, so don’t wait until the final weekend. Check your status and get a form at the link on the graphic: Houstonvotersguide.org/register-to-vote Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. #HoustonVotes #HarrisCounty #LWVHouston #CheckYourRegistration #VerificaTuRegistro Vota2026 Primer paso de tu plan para votar en noviembre: verifica tu registro. ✅ Antes de pensar en candidatos, fechas o lugares de votación, confirma que estás en la lista. Un registro puede quedar inactivo tras una mudanza, un cambio de nombre o varios años sin votar. Tómate dos minutos para confirmar: 👉🏽 Que tu estatus esté activo 👉🏽 Que tu nombre y dirección estén actualizados 👉🏽 Que te registres antes del lunes 5 de octubre de 2026, último día para registrarte para las elecciones del 3 de noviembre En Texas, los registros nuevos se entregan en papel, así que no esperes hasta el último fin de semana. Verifica tu estatus en Houstonvotersguide.org/register-to-vote

August 26, 1920: the 19th Amendment was certified. But the League of Women Voters was already up and running — founded that February, at the end of a 72-year fight, with a single first assignment: help women learn to use the vote they had just won. That story runs through Houston. The Finnigan sisters organized this city’s first 20th-century suffrage league in 1903, after Carrie Chapman Catt came to speak here. Sixteen years later, the Texas suffragists who won ratification transformed their organization and became the League of Women Voters of Texas. The Houston League followed in 1920. Same women. New work. We’re still doing it! Tonight join us LWVH and The Heritage Society for our fifth annual Women’s Equality Day program, this year through the lens of 250 Years of Women’s History. Eve Myers, Dr. Nancy Sims, and Rae Bryant will explore the often-overlooked contributions of women whose work helped build Houston and the nation. Refreshments provided by the League of Women Voters Houston. 📍 The Heritage Society · 1100 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002 🕠 Wednesday, Aug. 26 · 5:30 PM 🎟️ Free for LWVH + THS members, $10 non-members — link in bio Also today: BOGO Women’s History Tours at 10:00, 11:30, 1:00 and 2:30. #WomensEqualityDay #LWVHouston #Houston #America250 #HoustonHistory

🚨 PUBLIC COMMENTS CLOSE TONIGHT! 🚨The price of U.S. citizenship could jump 75% under a proposed federal rule. Application fees would rise from $760 to $1,330. The cost to appeal a denial would rise from $830 to $1,475. And fee waivers and reductions for low-income applicants would be eliminated entirely. The people this affects have already met every requirement the law asks, years of lawful residence, background checks, the English and civics tests. Under this rule, the only thing left standing between them and citizenship would be the price. The rule isn’t final yet. Public comments are open through August 24 at 11pm CST, and every comment has to be reviewed. We’ve written a letter you can use, scan the QR code or find the link in our bio. It takes about three minutes to submit. Eligibility — not income — should decide who becomes a citizen. LWVH is a nonpartisan organization. We do not support or oppose any candidate or political party. #Houston #HarrisCounty #Citizenship #LWVHouston #CivicEngagement Naturalization TakeAction

Women’s Equality Day: 250 Years of Women’s History 🗣️ The League of Women Voters of Houston and The Heritage Society mark five years of partnership on this annual program, an evening of speakers and reception honoring the undertold stories of the women who helped build America, from early civic pioneers to the leaders shaping Houston today. 📅 Wednesday, August 26 🕠 5:30 PM 📍 The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park, 1100 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002 Featuring Eve Myers, VP of Study & Advocacy at LWV Houston; Dr. Nancy Sims, political consultant and University of Houston lecturer; and Rae Bryant, founder of the Houston Suffragists Project. 🎟️ Free for LWVH and THS members | $10 for non-members Refreshments and light bites provided. Make a day of it — BOGO Women’s History tours at 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:30 PM. Register: https://www.cognitoforms.com/leagueofwomenvotersofhouston/womensequalityday/publish Link in our bio Thanks to @kprc2 for the coverage on such a monumental event! 📺 #WomensEqualityDay #LWVHouston #HoustonHistory #America250 #HoustonEvents

Tonight at 11:59 p.m., the 2026 Midterm Houston Voters Guide closes to candidate submissions. What happens next is the part most people don’t see: every response goes into translation, layout, proofing, and print. We plan to produce 70,000 copies to be distributed free through libraries, schools, community organizations, and local media across Harris County by early October, well ahead of early voting. Every candidate in a race receives identical questions, in identical order, with identical character limits. Responses publish exactly as submitted; unedited. Participation is free! The League of Women Voters of Houston does not support or oppose any candidate or political party. A legacy a century old, that we are serious about upholding. Candidates: if your invitation never arrived, Email votersguide@lwvhouston.org with the best email address and we’ll resend your link tonight. Everyone else: if you work with, know, or support someone on the November ballot, forward this. Down-ballot races are where voters have the least information and where a completed entry does the most good. https://lnkd.in/ge6MNAsz #Houston #HarrisCounty #CivicEngagement #Nonpartisan #Elections2026 VoterEducation

August 18, 1920. 💜 The 19th Amendment is ratified. The League of Women Voters was founded six months before the ratification of the 19th amendment, by the very suffragists still fighting for ratification. Carrie Chapman Catt proposed the idea of LWV as the next chapter of the movement at NAWSA’s 1919 St. Louis convention, and the national suffrage association transformed itself into the League of Women Voters, a civic educational organization. This history runs straight through Houston. The Equal Suffrage League of Houston was organized in 1903, after Catt herself came to speak here. Then Minnie Fisher Cunningham led the Texas Equal Suffrage Association out of its Houston headquarters, lobbied Congress for the amendment, chased down governors to secure ratification in Texas. She then helped organize the national League and became its first executive secretary. Texas became the 9th state, and the first in the South, to ratify. Same women. Same fight. New chapter. 💪🏽 When the Texas association dissolved, the League of Women Voters of Houston rose in its place, and we’ve been at it ever since! 106 years later, we’re still doing exactly what they set out to do: make sure every voter knows how to use their power. #19thAmendment #VotesForWomen #LWVHouston #HTX #Vote411

The 2026 election season starts here. 🗳️✨ Join us TOMORROW for our Election Kick-Off Social! Meet LWVH staff, members, and fellow volunteers and find the role that fits you this cycle. 📅 Wednesday, August 19 ✨ 4–6pm | Volunteer Planning IBEW Local Union 716 — 1475 N Loop W ✨ 6–7:30pm | LWVH Happy Hour Kirby Ice House — 1421 N Loop W Come for one, come for both. All are welcome! No experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm for democracy. 💜 Bonus! Bring a friend and receive a raffle ticket for prizes! #LWVHouston #Houston #HoustonEvents #HTX #Volunteer Democracy Vote411 HarrisCounty CivicEngagement

Mark your calendar! 🗓️ The 2026 Midterm is closer than it looks. 📌 Oct 5 — Last day to register or update your registration 📌 Oct 19 — Early voting begins 📌 Oct 23 — Vote-by-mail applications must be received 📌 Oct 30 — Early voting ends 📌 Nov 3 — ELECTION DAY Don’t wait until the deadline! Check your registration status and make your plan at houstonvotersguide.org #lwvhouston #lwv #houstonvoter #texasmidterms #texasvoters

Let’s start election season starts with a party! 🎉 📅 Wednesday, August 19 | 4–7 PM 📍 4 PM: Volunteer program in our new office 🍻 6 PM: Happy hour next door at Kirby Ice House What’s in store: ✅ Volunteer onboarding + a walkthrough of the tools you’ll be using this season 👕 New volunteer shirts 🎟️ Bring a friend who might want to volunteer with LWVH — you and your friend both get entered in our prize raffle 🤝 Then join us for a LWVH happy hour to meet fellow volunteers, new members, and our 2026–2027 LWVH Board Whether you’ve been with the League for years or you’re just voter-curious, this is your on-ramp. Midterm season starts here. 💜 🔗 RSVP at the link in bio #LWVHouston #HoustonVolunteers #HTX #HarrisCounty #Vote411 EmpoweringVoters DefendingDemocracy Midterms2026

Sixty-one years ago this week, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law. On Saturday, we’re marking the anniversary the way it deserves, by getting our neighbors registered and ready. LWV Houston is joining the League’s national Unite & Rise for Voting Rights Day of Action with two stops across the city. Come to one, come to both. Swipe to see where we’ll be! —— Hace sesenta y un años esta semana se promulgó la Ley de Derechos Electorales. Este sábado conmemoramos el aniversario como se merece: registrando a nuestros vecinos y preparándolos para votar. LWV Houston se une al Día Nacional de Acción “Unite & Rise for Voting Rights” de la Liga con dos paradas en la ciudad. Ven a una o ven a las dos. ¡Desliza para ver dónde estaremos! ☕ STOP 1 Las Perras Café Saturday, Aug 8 · 10 AM–2 PM 3401 Harrisburg Blvd, Ste J Come grab some coffee, bring a friend to get registered to vote, and join our volunteers in civic conversation ahead of midterms. —— ☕ PARADA 1 Las Perras Café Sábado 8 de agosto · 10 AM–2 PM 3401 Harrisburg Blvd, Ste J Ven por un café, trae a alguien para que se registre para votar y acompaña a nuestros voluntarios en una plática cívica antes de las elecciones intermedias. 🍺 STOP 2 Bad Astronaut Brewing Saturday, Aug 8 · 4–8 PM 1519 Fulton St Let’s talk about what’s on the ballot and get our community registered to vote! There will be live music, drinks, and civic conversations with LWVH. ——— Astronaut Brewing Co. Sábado 8 de agosto · 4–8 PM 1519 Fulton St ¡Hablemos de lo que estará en la boleta y registremos a nuestra comunidad para votar! Habrá música en vivo, bebidas y pláticas cívicas con LWVH. Registering goes faster if you bring your Texas driver’s license number or the last four digits of your Social Security number. Not sure where you stand? Check your registration status at houstonvotersguide.org 🔗 link in bio ——— El registro es más rápido si traes tu número de licencia de conducir de Texas o los últimos cuatro dígitos de tu número de Seguro Social. ¿No sabes si estás registrado? Verifica tu estado de registro electoral en houstonvotersguide.org 🔗 enlace en la bio #UniteAndRise #VotingRightsAct #HoustonVotes #Harri

The questions are out. 🗳️ Candidates on the November 3 ballot have received their 2026 Houston Voters Guide questionnaires, and the submission deadline is Monday, August 10. The questions come from a nonpartisan committee process. Answers are published word for word, exactly as candidates write them. We don’t edit them. Their words. Your decision. Candidates: check your inbox for your Vote411 link. No link? 📧 votersguide@lwvhouston.org Everyone else: 🔁 Share this. If you know someone on the ballot, a neighbor running, a friend’s campaign, send them this post. One share can fill a blank space in the guide. 📍 HoustonVotersGuide.org/candidates #HoustonVotes #VotersGuide #LWVHouston #HarrisCounty #Vote411 Midterms2026 TexasVotes Nonpartisan Houston CivicEngagement

UPDATE: Applications are closed and being reviewed We’re hiring again! LWV Houston is growing and looking for an Administrative & Data Manager. The person who keeps our systems, records, and operations running so our voter education work can reach more Houstonians. You’d own our office systems and scheduling, manage donor/member/volunteer data, support the Houston Voters Guide and board operations, and be the warm first point of contact for members, partners, and the public. ✅ 2–4 years in administration, operations, or data management ✅ Detail-oriented, systems-minded, comfortable with spreadsheets + CRMs ✅ Full-time, exempt, flexible hybrid schedule ✅ $50,000–$55,000 + employer-paid health benefits, 401(k) match, and PTO ✅ Spanish, Vietnamese, or Chinese language skills a plus If you love creating order and clarity, and want that work to serve democracy, this one’s for you. 📧 Send your resume and cover letter to lwv@lwvhouston.org 🔗 Full description at LWVH.org/careers Links in our Bio #NowHiring #HoustonJobs #HTXJobs #NonprofitJobs #HoustonNonprofit DataManagement OperationsJobs LWVHouston EmpoweringVoters DefendingDemocracy HireHouston

This past week, the family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, DA Sean Teare, faith leaders, and community advocates testified at a congressional oversight forum. The facts as they stand: 4 investigations open. 0 agents identified. Federal agencies still have not cooperated with local investigators, and local officials are still deciding how hard to push. Our community is not backing down. Calling on your representatives takes 5 minutes. Use the link in our bio to locate your officials and send a pre-written letter to the Mayor, your Council Member, the Harris County DA, and your state reps demanding a transparent investigation. ——————————————————- Este fin de semana, la familia de Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, el fiscal de distrito Sean Teare, líderes de fe y defensores comunitarios testificaron en un foro de supervisión del Congreso. Los hechos hasta ahora: 4 investigaciones abiertas. 0 agentes identificados. Las agencias federales aún no han cooperado con los investigadores locales, y sus funcionarios locales todavía están decidiendo con cuánta firmeza actuar. Nuestra comunidad no va a retroceder. Contactar a sus representantes toma solo 5 minutos. Usa el enlace en nuestra biografía para localizar a tus funcionarios y enviar una carta ya redactada al Alcalde, a tu Concejal, al Fiscal del Condado de Harris y a tus representantes estatales exigiendo una investigación transparente.

UPDATE: Applications are closed and being reviewed We’re hiring! LWV Houston is looking for a Digital Marketing & Design Consultant (part-time) Do you know your way around a content calendar, a Mailchimp template, and a Meta Ads dashboard? Can you take a campaign from concept to completion without waiting for direction? For over a century, the League of Women Voters of Houston has empowered voters with trusted, nonpartisan election information, and how we show up online is central to that mission, especially heading into the 2026 midterms. We’re looking for an experienced, self-directed marketing pro to lead: ✅ Social media strategy + platform-native content (Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn focus) ✅ Graphic design + brand communications for social & email ✅ End-to-end email marketing, including our newsletter development ✅ Paid social campaigns during election season — a top priority for this role This is not an entry-level position. We need someone with 3+ years of hands-on digital marketing experience and a portfolio to show for it. If mission-driven work energizes you and you want your creative skills to strengthen democracy in Houston, we want to hear from you. 📩 Send your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to lwv@lwvhouston.org with the subject line: Digital Marketing & Design Consultant Read more at https://lwvhouston.org/careers #Hiring #HoustonJobs #DigitalMarketing #GraphicDesign #SocialMediaJobs NonprofitJobs CivicEngagement LWVHouston

In 1965, John Lewis crossed a bridge in Selma knowing what waited on the other side. He gave his blood so every American could cast a ballot. Six years after his passing, John Lewis’s warning is not history, it’s headline news. This week, as false claims about election security once again threaten public trust in our democracy, we stand in defending the freedom to vote. In 2026, the attacks on that right look different, but the answer is the same one Lewis gave us: keep marching, keep organizing, keep voting. Good trouble lives on here in Houston! Join us TODAY at 3 PM for a free screening of “John Lewis: Good Trouble” + panel discussion at Regal Edwards Greenway. 🎟️ bit.ly/GTLOHOUSTON Link in Bio We honor him not with silence, but with turnout. See you at the polls this November, Houston! #EmpoweringVoters #houstonvoter #GoodTroubleLivesOn #lwvhouston

This weekend, good trouble lives on in Houston. July 17–19 is the national Weekend of Action, when communities across the country come together to honor Congressman John Lewis’s legacy and support one another in exercising the freedom to vote. Join us Saturday at 3 PM for a FREE screening of the documentary John Lewis: Good Trouble at Regal Edwards Greenway Grand Palace (AUD 21), followed by a panel on how the fight for voting rights continues — featuring LWV Houston VP of VoterServices board member Cherise Story. 🎬 Good movie. Good people. Good trouble. 📍 3839 Weslayan St., Houston 🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/GTLOHOUSTON (link in bio) Hosted with @cinemasocietyhtx @commoncausetexas , @txcivilrights , and @aliefvotes #GoodTroubleLivesOn #WeekendOfAction #JohnLewis #Vote411 #LWVHouston EmpoweringVoters

Our community deserves answers. On July 7, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, husband, father, and longtime East End neighbor, was killed by a federal immigration agent on his way to work. When someone is killed by a government agent, the public deserves a prompt, independent, and transparent investigation. Houstonians are speaking up. Our officials need to know Houston expects transparency, all the way to the end. We’ve prepared ready-to-personalize letters to the Mayor, your Council Member, and the District Attorney, each takes about 5 minutes, in English y Español. 🔗 Link in bio, or scan the QR. Nuestra comunidad merece respuestas. El 7 de julio, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, esposo, padre y vecino de muchos años del East End, murió a manos de un agente federal de inmigración cuando iba camino a su trabajo. Cuando alguien muere a manos de un agente del gobierno, el público merece una investigación pronta, independiente y transparente. Los houstonianos están alzando la voz. Nuestros funcionarios necesitan saber que Houston espera transparencia, hasta el final. Hemos preparado cartas listas para personalizar dirigidas al Alcalde, a su Concejal y al Fiscal de Distrito — cada una toma unos 5 minutos, en English y Español. 🔗 Enlace en la bio o escanee el código QR.

Everyone’s got 713 reasons to love Houston today. 🚀❤️‍🔥 Here are 7 reasons to vote like you love it! Because nobody loves Houston like Houstonians do, and this city takes care of its own. This #713Day, make it official: check your registration + make your plan to vote at houstonvotersguide.org (link in bio!) #713Day #HTown #HoustonVotes #VoteReady HarrisCounty

The League of Women Voters of Houston joins our neighbors in the East End and across Harris County in mourning the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. We extend our deepest condolences to his wife, his three sons, and all who loved him. Due process, fair treatment under the law, and humane treatment are not partisan values. They are constitutional guarantees that belong to everyone in our community. We join community organizations and elected officials across Harris County in calling for a prompt, independent, and transparent investigation. Our community deserves answers. Read our full statement at the link in bio. La Liga de Mujeres Votantes de Houston se une a nuestros vecinos del East End y de todo el condado de Harris en el duelo por la muerte de Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. Extendemos nuestras más sinceras condolencias a su esposa, a sus tres hijos y a todos sus seres queridos. El debido proceso, el trato justo bajo la ley y el trato humano no son valores partidistas. Son garantías constitucionales que pertenecen a cada persona de nuestra comunidad. Nos unimos a organizaciones comunitarias y funcionarios electos del condado de Harris para exigir una investigación pronta, independiente y transparente. Nuestra comunidad merece respuestas. Lee nuestra declaración completa en el enlace de la biografía.

Happy 4th of July, Houston! 🚀 🇺🇸 Today, America turns 250. Centuries later, democracy remains what it has always been, unfinished work, passed hand to hand, by the people. Every registered voter, every informed ballot, every community conversation adds to it. The best way to celebrate isn’t just looking back, it’s stepping up: 👉🏽Verify your registration. 👉🏽Talk to a neighbor. 👉🏽Circle the 2026 election dates on your calendar. Carry the torch on!🗽 We honor 250 years, not just with fireworks, but with taking action. Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. #FourthOfJuly #America250 #Semiquincentennial #Houston #LWVHouston

We’re hiring a Development Manager! For over 100 years, the League of Women Voters of Houston has helped our neighbors register to vote, understand their ballot, and show up for elections. Now we’re looking for a relationship-driven fundraiser to help us build a sustainable future for that work. In this role you’ll: ⭐️ Manage major gifts & donor relationships ⭐️ Grow our planned giving pipeline ⭐️ Lead institutional grants & proposals ⭐️ Help our members become lifelong supporters If you’re a strong writer who can make democracy work feel urgent, local, and fundable, we want to hear from you. 📍 Houston, TX | Hybrid | Full-time 💰 $60,000 + benefits Apply now! link in bio, or email cover letter and resume to lwv@lwvhouston.org with subject line “Development Manager Application” #LWVHouston #lwv #houstontx #hiringnow

Juneteenth is more than a holiday, it’s a history lesson in why representation and access to democracy matter. On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston and read aloud what should have been true 2½ years earlier: all enslaved people in Texas were free. That moment, born right here in Texas, became the longest-running African American holiday in the nation. Galveston has celebrated every year since 1866. Texas became the first state to make it official in 1979. And in 2021, it finally became a federal holiday. Freedom on paper has never been enough. It takes people showing up, speaking out, and making sure the law is actually enforced, for everyone. This is why we do this work. Swipe through to learn the history, and join us in carrying it forward. 🧡🖤 #Juneteenth #HoustonVotes #FreedomDay #LeagueOfWomenVoters #BlackHistory EmpoweringVoters DefendingDemocracy TexasHistory CivicEngagement

Texas families your voice is needed RIGHT NOW. The state is rewriting social studies standards that will shape what students learn for the next 10 years. The new drafts leave out the contributions of women, indigenous peoples, and people of color, and were written with almost no input from actual Texas teachers. Public comments are open through June 15 and every single comment is shared with State Board of Education members. You can comment anonymously, or add your name for even more impact. Link in bio to submit your comment. Share this post so more voices are heard! #lwvhouston #SBOE #texaseducation #TEKS #houstonvoter

⭐ Meet the 2026 LWVH Rising Stars. ⭐ Every year, the Rising Stars Leadership Program brings together some of Houston’s most passionate young civic leaders, and this year’s cohort is extraordinary. Please join us in welcoming: ✨ Amanda Valentine ✨ Asha Kiran Collier ✨ Dajauneke Simone Minor ✨ Faith Esperanza Guerrero ✨ Georgia Rodriguez ✨ Gillian Yvonne Smart ✨ Aleja Newman ✨ Raven Douglas These leaders represent the future of civic engagement in Houston, and we are so proud to have them in the LWVH family! Swipe to meet each of them. 👉 Want to learn more about our Rising Stars program? Link in bio → lwvhouston.org/risingstars #RisingStars #LWVH #LeagueOfWomenVoters #Houston #CivicLeadership

Tonight’s the night! 🗳️✨ Join us at our Annual Member Meeting as we shape the future of LWVH for 2026-2027. We’ll be voting on our strategy, welcoming new board members, celebrating this year’s highlights, and honoring our most dedicated volunteers. Democracy doesn’t just happen, we build it together. 💜 📅 Thursday, May 28 | 5:30PM 📍 Judy Cook Building, UH Main Campus 3002 Leek St. Houston, TX 77004 - Room 105 Special guest: City Controller Chris Hollins 🎙️ Not a member yet? There’s still time! Link in bio to JOIN NOW! 🔗 & RSVP! #LWVHouston #Houston,texas #CivicEngagement #harriscounty BePartOfSomethingBigger AnnualMeeting HoustonPolitics VoterEmpowerment Nonprofit

The votes are in! See the results from the May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Elections results for Republican and Democratic Parties are linked in bio. 🔗 Whether your candidate won or lost, staying informed is how we stay engaged. Check out the full Houston Voters Guide at HoustonVotersGuide.org for candidate info and follow up to see what’s next for Houston Voters! #HoustonVotersGuide #ElectionResults #PrimaryRunoff #HoustonVotes #LWVHouston KnowBeforeYouVote

✅ ELECTION DAY IS HERE! Polls are open for the Primary Runoff Elections ⏬ Download our Houston Voters Guide at Houstonvotersguide.org (link in bio) 📍Find your personal ballot and polling locations at Harrisvotes.org 🗳️ Cast your vote from 7AM-7PM Get out and vote Houston! #LWVHouston #electionday #primaryrunoff #houstonvoter

Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸 Today we honor the brave men and women who gave everything to defend this nation, and the freedoms we hold dear. At the League of Women Voters of Houston, we believe the greatest way to honor their sacrifice is to protect what they fought for: our democracy. That means making sure every voice is heard, every vote is counted, and every citizen has equal access to the ballot box. Democracy is not self-sustaining, it requires all of us. This Memorial Day, we remember. We reflect. And we recommit to the work of protecting the democracy they died to preserve. #MemorialDay #HonoringTheFallen #ProtectOurDemocracy #VoterRights #LWVHouston

T-O-D-A-Y. Last day to vote early in Texas! ⏰🗳️ Polls open 7AM to 7PM — you’ve got time, use it! Don’t walk in blind, know your candidates FIRST 👇 📋 houstonvotersguide.org - see candidate responses, all in one place & download our Houston Voters Guide to take with you to the polls 📍 harrisvotes.org - see your ballot + nearest polling location Go. Vote. Houston! 🚀 #TXVotes #EarlyVoting #LWVHouston #houstonvoter

Early voting for the May 26 Primary Runoffs are underway! Just three days left to vote! Early voting runs through May 22. Before you head to the polls, know your candidates, know your rights, and know who to call if something goes wrong. 📖 Read real candidate answers at HoustonVotersGuide.org 🚨 See something? Call 866-OUR-VOTE Your vote is your voice, use it! 💜 #LWVHouston #HoustonVotersGuide #LWVHouston #PrimaryRunoff #ElectionProtection HoustonVotes KnowBeforeYouVote

⏰ 4 DAYS LEFT — your vote decides who’s on the November ballot! The May 26 Primary Runoffs are HERE and turnout is everything. Swipe to see every race on the Republican & Democratic ballots in Harris County 🗳️ Early Voting Happening Now: May 18–22 📅 Election Day: Tuesday, May 26 Polls Are Open 7AM–7PM Not sure who’s on YOUR ballot? Download the full Voters Guide at HoustonVotersGuide.org & read candidate bios at Vote411.org Share this with someone who needs to vote! 🔁 #Vote #Houston #PrimaryRunoff #May26 #lwvhouston HarrisCounty YourVoteMatters GetOutAndVote

Tomorrow is your chance to weigh in on how Houston spends $7.5 billion. 🏙 Two ways to make your voice heard on May 20: 🏛 9 AM - Public Hearing Anna Russell Council Chamber · 900 Bagby St, 2nd Floor 💻 6 PM — Virtual Budget Town Hall RSVP is required — link in bio or scan the QR code to save your spot. #HoustonBudget #HoustonTX #FY27 #CivicAction #LWVHouston

Early Voting for the Texas Primary Runoff Elections is here! The dates ×s for Early Voting: 🗓️ May 18th-May 22 ⏰ Polls open 7AM-7PM ➡️ Election day: May 26th Don’t forget to check with Vote411.org to see what races are on your ballot and visit Houstonvoter.org to download our Houston Voters Guide before heading to the polls! #lwvhouston #houstonvoters #primaries #harriscounty #texasprimaries

Be ready before you vote! Early voting for the Primary Runoff Elections begins tomorrow: Early Voting: May 18, - May 22 Election Day: May 26 Visit Houstonvoter.org to access the Houston Voters Guide and research the candidates on your personal ballot. Let’s Vote Houston! 🚀 #lwvhouston #houstonvoter #harriscounty #primaryelection #midterms

9,912 Houstonians made their voices heard in the District C City Council runoff. Joe Panzarella (64.72%) defeated Nick Hellyar (35.28%) to fill the seat vacated by Abbie Kamin through January 2028.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Early voting starts TOMORROW for our Primary Election runoffs. Get your Primary voters guide at HOUSTONVOTERSGUIDE.ORG (link in profile) Let’s keep the May voting waves going Houston! #lwvhouston #houstonvoter #harrisvotes #harriscounty #houstoncitycouncil

Today’s the day, Houston! 🗳️ Polls are open 7AM–7PM for the Houston City Council District C Runoff. Joe Panzarella and Nick Hellyarare in a special election runoff for City Council District C — Don’t sit this one out! Read candidate responses at VOTE411.org before you head to polls. #lwvhouston #cityofhouston #houstonvoter #citycouncil #districtc

📬 Tomorrow is the deadline! Applications for Ballots by Mail for the May 26 Primary Runoff Election must be received by May 15! ✅ Check eligibility, download an application, or track your ballot at HarrisVotes.com Download our Primary Runoff Voters Guide at Houstonvotersguide.org to explore candidate races and responses. #MailInBallot #PrimaryRunoff #LWVHouston

Time to go over your election day ready list! May 16th is coming up quickly, and Houston voters have a few things to do to prepare! But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. If you run into any voting issues, swipe ➡️ and check out the Election Protection Hotline list. *The Asian Protection Hotline features languages such as Bengali, Cantonese, Hindu, Urdu, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalong, Vietnamese. #lwvhouston #votehouston #houston #harriscounty #specialelections

Early voting is happening RIGHT NOW! and ends May 12th! Houston City Council District C is headed to a runoff after seven candidates competed in the April 4th special election and no one broke 50% of the vote. Now it’s down to two: Nick Hellyar and Joe Panzarella. The winner fills the seat left vacant when Abbie Kamin stepped down to run for Harris County Attorney, and will serve through 2028. 🗳️ Early Voting: April 29 – May 12 📅 Election Day: May 16 Find out if this race is on your ballot and read where the candidates stand at Vote411.org.

📋 Houston’s city budget is being decided right now, and recycling is on the table. As Mayor Whitmire’s team holds department budget workshops this month, the mayor has signaled he’s open to Houstonians weighing in on a garbage fee. This is the moment to speak up. Did you know Houston has the lowest solid waste fee in Texas at just $1.14/month? Meanwhile, tens of thousands of missed pickups flood the city’s complaint lines every year. Two-thirds of Houstonians support paying more for better service, now it’s time to show City Hall. Swipe through 👉 then join us & @environmenttexas to learn how the budget process works and how YOU can make an impact before the June vote. ▶️ Watch the webinar: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mIU1Z6wgHRA&feature=youtu.be #HoustonBudget #HoustonRecycling #SolidWasteFee #LeagueOfWomenVoters #EnvironmentTexas

TODAY IS ELECTION DAY - May 2nd! Polls are open 7AM–7PM. Every vote counts, so make your voice heard! Here’s what’s on the ballot in our area: • State Senate District 4 • Clear Creek ISD • Katy ISD • Spring Branch ISD • City of Bellaire Council Member • Harris County MUD No. 173 • WCID 96 Not sure where to vote or what’s on YOUR specific ballot? Visit vote411.org to find everything you need before you head to the polls. Let’s show up for our community! #ElectionDay #Houston #LWVHouston #Vote #LeagueOfWomenVoters GoVote Texas

The May 2nd election is tomorrow!🗳️ This election is critical to decisions made in our everyday lives as Houstonians, are you ready to vote? 🗓️ May 2 ⏰ Polls are open from 7AM-7PM Swipe ➡️ to learn what races are happening and make sure to visit vote411.org to see exactly what will appear on YOUR ballot, including school board races, special elections and more! #lwvhouston #lwv #houstonvoter #mayelections #vote special election state senate district 4 Harris county Houston Texas

Today’s your ❗last chance❗to EARLY VOTE in the May 02 election. 🗓️ Early voting goes from April 20-28 ⏰ Polls are open from 7AM-7PM ➡️ Since this election is hyperlocal, candidates depend on your location, so make sure to check out vote411.org to stay informed on who will be on your ballot. You don’t have to wait for election day to cast your vote, make your voice count today! #lwvhouston #houstonvoter #harriscounty #may2 #electionday early voting

⏰ TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE! Don’t miss your chance to have a say in the May 26 Primary Runoffs. Scan the QR code to check your voter registration status and make sure you’re ready to go. Every vote counts — make yours matter! 🗳️ #Vote #VoterRegistration #PrimaryRunoff #LWVHouston #CivicDuty RegisterToVote Election2026​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

She made history at LWVH. Now we get to honor her. 🌟 We are proud to announce that this year’s Political Pioneers Luncheon honoree is Claudia Ortega Hogue, a trailblazer, coalition builder, and the first Latina president of the League of Women Voters of Houston. During her presidency from 2023–2025, Claudia championed diverse community outreach, led voter education initiatives, and advanced programs that empowered voters and defended democracy right here in Houston. But her civic footprint extends far beyond our walls. Claudia has served as District Director for Congresswoman Sylvia R. García (TX-29), as Southwest and Texas State Director for the NALEO Educational Fund, where she led naturalization campaigns, census outreach, and voter engagement across the region, and as founder and CEO of Global Communities Houston, LLC, a platform advancing education, community empowerment, and social justice. She is a Senior Fellow of the American Leadership Forum. A vice chair of AVANCE-Houston and Houston ToolBank. A board member of the National Immigration Forum. And one of the most dedicated voices for underserved communities this city has ever known. Claudia didn’t just lead this League. She expanded what we believed was possible. And now she’s taking that commitment to the national stage, Claudia has been officially appointed to the Board of Directors of the League of Women Voters of the United States. 🇺🇸 We couldn’t be more proud! Join us April 30 at Hilton Americas Houston to celebrate her and the democracy she has spent a lifetime defending. 💛 🗓 Political Pioneers Luncheon | April 30 | Hilton Americas Houston 🎟 Tickets at link in bio — a few seats remain! #PoliticalPioneers #LWVHouston #HoustonLeaders #CivicLeadership WomenWhoLead #HoustonProud DefendDemocracy CommunityFirst

We’re hiring! Join our team as a Civic Action Fellow and help us bring voter registration and civic engagement directly to Houston’s next generation of voters. What you’ll do: → Lead voter registration drives at local high schools → Build relationships with students, educators & community partners → Support voter education programs & outreach efforts 💰 $15/hr | 8–20 hrs/week | Hybrid schedule To apply, email your cover letter & resume to lwv@lwvhouston.org with the subject line: Civic Action Fellowship Spread the word & tag someone who’d be perfect for this role! 👇 #WeAreHiring #CivicActionFellow #LWVHouston #Houston #VoterRegistration CivicEngagement MakeAnImpact HoustonJobs YouthAdvocacy Democracy

⏰ One week left to register to vote for the May 26 Primary Runoff Election! ➡️ Last day to register to vote is April 26 Before you head to the polls, make sure you’re prepared. Know your eligibility, bring a valid photo ID, and check what’s on your ballot at Vote411.org 📌 Save this post and share it with someone who needs to register! #LWVHouston #VoteTexas #PrimaryRunoff #May26 #VoterRegistration Houston KnowBeforeYouVote​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

What if the women who shaped America were never given credit for it? Happy #nationallibraryweek , and what better way to celebrate than with a book that rewrites history as we know it. 📚 That’s the question Norah O’Donnell set out to answer, and the result is her powerful new book, We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America. 35 remarkable women. Each one at the center of a great moral and political struggle. Each one written out of the history books. Until now. Suffragists who demanded the Declaration of Independence apply to them too. Abolitionists who refused to wait. Indigenous advocates who held America accountable to its own ideals. These women didn’t just witness history. They made it. On April 30th, Norah is bringing those stories to Houston, in a live fireside chat at our Political Pioneers Luncheon. This is the conversation our moment was made for, don’t miss it! 🎟 Tickets at link in bio, seats are limited. ✨VIP Sponsors will have exclusive access to a private reception & photo opportunity with Norah O’Donnell #WeTheWomen #NorahODonnell #PoliticalPioneers #LWVHouston WomensHistory HiddenHeroes BookSigning HoustonEvents LeagueOfWomenVoters Democracy CivicEngagement SuffragistLegacy

Harris County voters, early voting is HERE for the May 2 election! 📅 Early Voting: April 20–28 Polls are open: 7AM–7PM The May 2 ballot includes local school board races AND the State Senate District 4 Special Election. Photo ID required. 📋 Get the Houston Voters Guide at HoustonVotersGuide.org, then head to Vote411.org to see exactly what’s on YOUR ballot and read full candidate responses before you vote! Check out our bio for all links and get out and Vote Houston! #LWVHouston #LWV #LWVTX #HarrisCounty #may2election school boards ISDs state senator district 4

🗳️ May is PACKED with elections in Harris County — are you ready? Here’s your May voting schedule — save this post and show up. 🗳️ Our first early voting opportunity begins Monday! ✅ May 2 | Early Voting: Apr 20–28 ✅ May 16 | Early Voting: Apr 29–May 12 ✅ May 26 | Early Voting: May 18–22 Don’t wait for Election Day — vote early! Get informed at VOTE411.ORG before you head to the polls. #LWVHouston #LWV #houstonvoter #harriscounty #texaselections

Two years in the making. One room. One extraordinary conversation. The 2026 Political Pioneers Luncheon is HERE, and this year’s event is one for the history books. On April 30, we’re gathering Houston’s civic community at Hilton Americas Houston for a fireside chat with Norah O’Donnell, a Emmy award-winning CBS News journalist and author of her new book, We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America. 35 women. Overlooked by history. Essential to democracy. Sound familiar? Their fight is our foundation. And this luncheon is our celebration of how far that fight has brought us, and how much further we still go. 🗓 April 30, 2026 📍Hilton Americas Houston 🎟 Tickets & tables on sale NOW at LWVH.ORG/LUNCHEON (link in bio) VIP tickets include a private reception + photo op with Norah O’Donnell. Seats are limited — Get your tickets before this event is sold out. #PoliticalPioneers #LWVHouston #LeagueOfWomenVoters #WeTheWomen #NorahODonnell HoustonEvents CivicEngagement DefendDemocracy VoterEducation Houston2026 WomensHistory HoustonLuncheon

🗳️ Three elections. Three chances to make your voice heard. Do you know what’s on your ballot this May? Whether you’re voting on May 2 (Uniform & Special Elections), the May 26 (Primary Runoff), or the recently announced City Council Runoff, Harris County voters have real decisions to make! From school boards and local water districts to U.S. Senate and statewide offices. Don’t walk in unprepared. Use Harris County’s most trusted nonpartisan resource: the Houston Voters Guide at 📲 HoustonVotersGuide.org Swipe to see what’s on the ballots, and get ready to vote Houston.

The clock is ticking! If you plan to vote by mail in the May 2 Uniform Election, your application must be received by April 20th, that’s less than two weeks away. Don’t miss your chance. Mail-in applications now. Remember mail-in ballot applications must be received by May 2, not postmarked, so plan ahead! Prevent your mail-in ballot from being late by walking in your application into a USPS location and having a USPS employee manually stamp your mail-in application as processed. #LWVHouston #houstonvoters #mailinballots #votehouston

⚠️ Texas educators and parents,your voice is needed! The State Board of Education is rushing a vote on sweeping new K–12 Social Studies standards with almost no time for meaningful public review. These TEKS will shape what Texas students are taught and tested on for the next decade. Here’s what concerns us: 📌 Only 1 public school educator helped draft these standards 📌 Content is developmentally inappropriate at multiple grade levels 📌 Women, minorities, and immigrants are marginalized in the proposed curriculum 📌 Educator Work Groups flagged the draft as unrealistic, and were largely ignored You can do something about it: 1️⃣ Contact your SBOE member before April 7 → sboe.texas.gov/sboe-board-members 2️⃣ Submit a comment → clever-dragon-56987c.netlify.app 3️⃣ Share this post so Texas communities have a voice in public school education decisions 🔗 Links in bio. These standards shape the next decade of education. Make it count. #LWVHouston #TEKS #SocialStudies #SBOE #TxEd PublicEducation CivicEngagement LeagueOfWomenVoters Texas HoustonMoms TexasTeachers TexasParents MakeItCount

Your recycling pickup shouldn’t be a gamble. This Wednesday, April 8 we’re breaking down how a solid waste fee could change that and how YOU can make real community changes at Houston City Council. Join us in one of two virtual webinar sessions: ➡️April 8 ➡️12pm or 6pm CDT. Register via QR or link in bio. ♻️ #lwvhouston #texasenvironment #recyclehouston #houstontexas

🚌✨ Last Tuesday, we hit the road! We kicked off at Saint Arnold Brewing Company and made our way through the heart of downtown Houston with the marvelous @mistermckinney — tracing the footsteps of the extraordinary women who built this city, fought for justice, and changed the course of history for all of us. From civic trailblazers to community champions, every stop on our Women’s History Month Bus Tour was a reminder that Houston’s story has always been shaped by women’s courage, vision, and determination. 💜 And the best part? Getting to share it with our people 🩷 LWVH members, volunteers, and friends who showed up and showed out. The conversations, the laughter, the “I didn’t know that!” moments, that’s exactly what this work is all about. To everyone who joined us: thank you for making this day so special. You are the living continuation of this legacy. 🙏🏽 To the women of Houston’s past we see you. We honor you. And we carry you with us. What kind of event would you like to see next? Drop a comment below on a event, Houston area or civic history you’d like to explore next 👇🏽 #WomensHistoryMonth #WomensBusTour #HoustonHistory #HoustonWomen #lwvhouston @mistermckinneyshistorichouston

🗳️ Today is Election Day! Houston City Council District C voters — the polls are open right now until 7 PM tonight. 📋 To see candidates, find your polling location & view your personalized ballot, visit: 🔗 VOTE411.org Every vote counts. Let’s go, Houston! 💜 #ElectionDay #HoustonVotes #DistrictC #CityCouncil #LWVHouston

Tomorrow is Election Day for the Houston City Council District C Special Election! Houston, your vote shapes the future of our community! 📍 Polls are open 7 AM – 7 PM 🔎Find candidates on your ballot and polling places at Vote411.org Not sure if you’re in District C? Check the out Vote411.org link in our bio to confirm your eligibility before you head out. Let’s make Houston’s voice heard. 🏙️📣 #ElectionDay #HoustonCityCouncil #LWVHouston #HoustonVotes #DistrictC SpecialElection Houston CivicEngagement VoterEducation LeagueOfWomenVoters

Do you know who represents you on Houston City Council? The District C seat; covering the Heights, Montrose, Rice Village, and Meyerland is currently vacant, and tomorrow is your last chance to weigh in. Seven candidates are on the ballot for this special election. Your Council Member decides how your neighborhood handles flooding, housing, and public safety. This is a low-turnout race, which means every single vote matters more. 📅 Election Day: TOMORROW, APRIL 4 polls open 7am - 7 pm 🔗 See candidate bios and check your ballot at Vote411.org - see our bio #HoustonVotes #DistrictC #HoustonCityCouncil #SpecialElection #LWVHouston

Last call, Houston! 🚌✨ Tonight’s the night! Join LWVH and historian @mistermckinneyshistorichouston for the Women’s History Bus Tour. We will spotlight the trailblazers, organizers, and elected officials who built the Houston we live in today. Spots are limited, grab yours now! 📅 Tonight, March 31 | 5:30–7:30 PM 📍 Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 2000 Lyons Ave. Houston, TX 77020 🎟️ RSVP via link in bio or scan the QR code!

Get ready, because we’re hopping on a bus and tracing Houston’s women’s history! 🚌 Join us for the Women’s History Month Bus Tour on March 31, led by Houston historian Mister McKinney and his open air bus tours. Discover the trailblazers who shaped this city. Link in bio to get your ticket! #WomensHistoryMonth #HoustonHistory #LWVHouston

Our city didn’t build itself. 🏙️ The women who organized, led, fought, and created are woven into every street corner of Houston. This March, we’re hopping on a bus to meet them! Join LWV Houston and historian Mister McKinney for Houston’s Women’s Historic Bus Tour, a guided ride through the history of the women who lead civic changes in our city. 📅 Tuesday, March 31 · 5:30–7:30PM 📍 Saint Arnold Brewing Company 2000 Lyons Ave Spots are almost sold out! RSVP at the link in bio. #WomensHistoryMonth #HoustonHistory #Houston #LWVHouston #CivicPower

Your community. Your resources. Your power. 💛 Join us tomorrow for the Houston Voter Resource Fair for a full morning of workshops and info sessions designed to connect you with the tools you need to participate fully in civic life. 📍 Julia C. Hester House 🗓️ Tomorrow, March 21 ⏰ Starting at 10:30am RSVP: http://mobilize.us/s/5aYlky #lwvhouston #houstonvoter #harriscounty #houstontx

Whether you’re a new voter or you’ve been voting for decades, there’s something here for you! Our Voter Resource Fair is your chance to discover how to get more involved, meet local organizations, find county resources, and to participate in civic workshops. 📅 This Saturday, March 21 | 10AM – 1PM 📍 Julia C. Hester House – 2020 Solo St, Houston TX 77020 Community members, both new and lifelong, your voice matters and your community needs you. ❤️ RSVP through the link in our bio! 🤝🏽 #LWVHouston #precinct1 #houstontx #houstonvoters #harriscounty

Congress continues to introduce bills that would require voters to present documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) to register and/or vote. It is already illegal for noncitizens to register and vote in federal or state elections. Requiring documentary proof of American citizenship to register to vote in federal elections simply creates another barrier to voting. Many communities of eligible voters would be unnecessarily burdened by the requirements of the SAVE Act. Among them are: • Military voters • Families who have been impacted by natural disasters • Married women and other Americans who have changed their names • People of color, who are three times more likely to lack documents such as birth certificates, passports, naturalization certificates, or certificates of citizenship or face difficulties accessing them. Americans do not need MORE obstacles to vote. The SAVE Act would create another barrier to the voting process. Tell Congress to oppose the SAVE Act! Find your congressman and call them at: 👉🏽 wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home Link in our bio Write your congressional representative: 👉🏽 lwv.org/save-act Link in our bio #houstonvoters #saveact #congress #lwvhouston #savedemocracy

Tomorrow marks the start of early voting for Houston city residents that reside in City Council District C. This is a special election taking place since Abbie Kamin launched a bid for Harris County Attorney in this past March Primary. There are six Harris County polling locations open for early voting, polling locations can be found on Harrisvotes.org Early Voting: March 19-31 Polls Open: 7am-7pm M-Sat 12-7pm Sundays Election Day: April 4 City of Houston District C spans from Houston Heights, through Montrose and into Meyerland. District C residents, who are also a part of the recently contested 18th Congressional District, continue to see elections stack up. The City Council race along with the recently announced Congressional District 18 Runoff, are part of 6 elections in the past 6 months! Get out the vote Houston! #LWVhouston #harriscounty #houstonvoter #lwv

We’re hosting a one of a kind Women’s History Month experience, explore Houston by convertible bus to learn about the trailblazers, artists, & leaders who helped shape Houston and our democracy. Tours are limited! RSVP through the QR code or the link in our bio 📆Tuesday, March 31 ⏰5:30 - 7:30PM 📍Tours start at Saint Arnold Brewing Company - 2000 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020 Enjoy drinks, bites & connecting with LWVH members between tours! We will have close up experience with Houston’s suffrage movement history, and the women who led civic reform in education and public service. Come learn, connect, celebrate the women who lead Houston! https://mobilize.us/s/vSr2mP #lwvhouston #houstonvoter #harriscounty #civicpower #democracy women in civics

Last night was exactly what civic engagement should look like: community, connection, and real conversation. Our Executive Director Katie and State Senator Carol Alvarado - @carolfortexas led an open discussion moderated by Outreach Manager Alexa, breaking down Primary election results and what Harris County voters can expect ahead of the May 26 Runoffs and November 3 Midterms. To everyone who showed up: thank you for showing us that civic engagement starts with us. 💙 And a huge thank you to our event partners @shespacehtx for creating such a beautiful space for it all to happen. #lwvhouston #lwv #harriscounty #houstonvoters #democracywins Houston, Texas

What’s next? Your Vote in May will decide who is on the ballot in November. Primary election results have given us a view into what’s to come this November in the 2026 Midterms. Texas witnessed record breaking turnout for Primaries, with over 565,000 voters turning out for Harris County, resulting in some big runoffs to come in March. Candidates who did not win their races by majority will head to Primary runoffs on May 26. Meaning the top two candidates face off again until someone wins outright (50%+ of the vote) The Republican U.S. Senator race is headed to a runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, as well as some key state offices such as the Attorney General and the Railroad Commissioner. Democrats will see the Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General and District 18 again on the March Runoff ballot. Results of the March and May Runoff Primary elections will define our ballot come November, participation in these earlier ballots guarantees a voice in defining our local governments and determining how and who we want to see grow our communities. You can see election results at Houstonvotersguide.org and follow us for reliable up to date election information. Mark your calendars for May 26 and take a friend to vote! #lwvhouston #primaryrunoff #texaselections #harriscounty #houstonvoter

Want to learn more about your Harris County community services and resources? Check out our Houston Voter Resource Fair! 📆 March 21 ⏰10am-1pm 📍Julia C Hester House Community Center In partnership with @hcpct1, LWVH is connecting Houston residents & neighbors with local resources. Come explore: ▶️ Community organizations ▶️ Free Local County resources ▶️ Workshops and information on voting, registration, & county services Get registered and get involved in your community! ☕️ FREE COFFEE & RAFFLES Join us to learn more about what your local county has to offer and civic services RSVP through the link in our bio #lwvhouston #resourcefair #precinct1 #harriscounty #houstontexas new voters

Here’s to the Women who make up the heart of LWVH! 💜👏🏽 Big hearts, defending democracy & building a better community. #lwvhouston #harriscounty #defendingdemocracy #lwv #civicpowered

This Women’s History Month, we’re looking back at where we started, and how far we have come. LWV Houston was formally established in 1920, the same year the 19th Amendment was ratified, the hard-won result of a 72-year fight for women’s suffrage. Our founders didn’t stop at the ballot box. From the very beginning, they ran citizenship schools, launched “Get Out the Vote” campaigns, and fought for a minimum wage for women, an end to child labor, and jury service for women right here in Texas. Early Houston leaders like Louise Jane Masterson and Oveta Culp Hobby helped shape what this organization would become. More than 100 years later, we’re still doing the work, registering voters at high schools, naturalization ceremonies, and community events across Harris County. The women who founded LWV Houston didn’t just want a seat at the table. They wanted to build a better table, for all of us. 🗳️ Join us in continuing to support their legacy: LWVHouston.org/donate #lwvhouston #houstonvoters #womenshistorymonth♀️ #celebratingwomen #houstontx

Houston, we’re showing up for YOU. 🤝🏽💙 Proud to partner with @hcpct1 for our March Voter Resource Fair! We’re bringing local organizations and county resources under one roof so our neighbors can connect, get informed, and take action. 📅 Saturday, March 21 | 10AM – 1PM 📍 Julia C. Hester House Community Center – 2020 Solo St, Houston TX 77020 RSVP though the link in our bio! Civic workshops. Real resources. Real community. Come through, your presence matters! Come discover the resources Houston has to offer and leave informed, empowered, and ready to take action! #LWVHouston #precinct1 #houstontx #houstonvoters #harriscounty

Primary election results have concluded, now what? Join us and @shespacehtx for an informative and engaging evening, with special guest Texas Senator Carol Alvarado. Where we’ll break down what election results mean, when runoffs will take place, and the general election ahead. Seasoned and new voters welcomed! We’ll provide clarity, context and practical insight into how Houston communities are paying attention to the issues that matter most. RSVP through the link in our bio #LWVHouston #primaryelection #houstonvoters #harriscounty

Election Day is here, Houston. 🗳️ Before you head to the polls, make a plan: ✔️ Review your personalized ballot ✔️ Choose which party’s primary you’ll vote in ✔️ Research candidates at HoustonVotersGuide.org & Vote411.org ✔️ Bring an approved photo ID ✔️ Vote at any Harris County polling location Polls are open 7 AM – 7 PM. Prepared voters are powerful voters. Go vote, Houston! 🇺🇸✨ #ElectionDay #HoustonVotes #MakeAPlan #LWVHouston #VoteReady

Tomorrow is Election Day! And the last day to vote in the March Primaries 🗳️ Election Day voting hours are 7am-7pm Vote at any Harris County polling location, find yours at Harrisvotes.com (link in our bio) Head to the polls prepared: ✔️ Preview your ballot ✔️ Review candidates ✔️ Bring a valid photo ID Our nonpartisan Houston Voters Guide has everything you need to walk in informed and confident. Get ready now at HoustonVotersGuide.org #lwvhouston #harriscounty #primary elections #houstonvoter

Today is your LAST chance to vote early ⏳ This is your moment, Harris County! Skip the Election Day lines and make your voice heard now — polls are open 7 AM – 7 PM. Walk in prepared and confident by: ✔️ Review your ballot ✔️ Read candidate responses ✔️ Find trusted election info 🗳 All at HoustonVotersGuide.org Let’s finish early voting strong ❤️ #lwvhouston #houstonvoters #democracywins #vote #LWV early voting election primary

Join us for a morning of civic engagement! 🇺🇸 LWVH is partnering with Bonding Against Diversity for a Civic Engagement Roundtable on February 28, where community members can learn how to vote, register to vote, and get hands-on with a voting machine demonstration. Whether you’re new to the process or just want to feel more confident heading into elections, this event is here to inform and empower. 🗓️ Feb. 28, 2026 ⏰ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 2909 E. Aldine Amphitheater Dr, Houston, TX Let’s build a more informed and engaged community together! #lwvhouston #CivicEngagement #HoustonCommunity #VoterEducation #HoustonEvents

Only TWO days left to vote early in the March Primary Election! 👉🏽 Last day to Vote Early is February 27th 👉🏽 Polls are open from 7am-7pm Make your plan and head to the polls informed. Understanding what’s on your ballot shouldn’t be overwhelming and preparation makes all the difference. Explore candidates, offices, and election information in our nonpartisan guide before you vote. Download our Ballot worksheet to take with you to polls so you can vote with confidence! Visit HoustonVotersGuide.org (link in bio) and go to the polls ready. 🗳️ #HoustonVotes #VotePrepared #MarchPrimary #LWVHouston #CivicEngagement

In this edition of the LWVH Voter Field Guide we’re breaking down two important offices you’ll see on your March 3 Primary ballot: the District Clerk and County Clerk. What do they do? Why do they matter? And how do their decisions affect your daily life? From court records and jury duty to vital documents and elections, these offices play a key role in how local government works, and how it serves our community. Our Voter Field Guide series is here to make elections easier to understand, with clear, nonpartisan information in plain language, so every voter can feel confident and informed. Explore your ballot, learn about local offices, and find trusted voter information at HoustonVotersGuide.org/voter-field-guide (link in bio). 🗳️💛 #lwvhouston #VoterFieldGuide #KnowYourBallot #HoustonVotes #CivicEngagement

Missed today’s workshop? You still have another chance! ⏰ Join us TOMORROW for Know Your Vote and walk away confident and prepared to vote. Learn how to check your registration, review your sample ballot, and make your voting plan using the Houston Voters Guide. 🗓️ Feb 25 | 10 AM 📍 Tom Bass Community Center Don’t miss it,your vote matters! 🗳️✨ #KnowYourVote #HoustonVoters #BeElectionReady #LWVHouston