Empowering VOTERS.
DEFENDING DEMOCRACY.
The League of Women Voters of Houston is a nonpartisan organization that believes in the power of every person to create a more perfect democracy. Together, we support the desire, right and knowledge for all to participate and be heard.
WHAT'S THE LATEST FROM THE LEAGUE?
League President MaryJane Mudd, VP for Voter Services Annie Johnson Benifield, and LWV Rising Star Taiya Youngs joined host Gene Preuss to look back at League activities of 2019, and look forward to 2020 and the centennial of the 19th Amendment. Click the photo below to watch the video.
OUR INITIATIVES
Naturalization Ceremonies
With the partnership of United States Customs and Immigration Services, our volunteers attend Naturalization Ceremonies and register new voters. Each year, we help more than 25,000 new citizens register to vote shortly after they’ve taken the oath of citizenship.
LEARN MOREVoters Guide
Our nonpartisan Voters Guide is Houston's best election information source with everything you need to know about voting, candidates and ballot issues. It’s now available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Chinese.
LEARN MOREReserve a Voter Registrar
We deploy Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrars (VDVRs) across the greater Houston area, allowing you to register people to vote at your next event. Read more about our efforts that have registered more than 21,500 new citizens to vote this year alone.
LEARN MOREPhone Banking
In partnership with KPRC-TV, League volunteers participate in phone banking on Election Day—answering questions about polling locations, registration status and other voter requirements. They work to ensure that anyone who is registered to vote can participate in the political process by casting a ballot.
LEARN MORECandidate Conversations
Every election year, we host educational forums with candidates running for office in Houston and Harris County. Every candidate is invited to join in the conversation and asked questions based on the jurisdiction where they are seeking office.
LEARN MORERising Stars
Through our Rising Stars program, we offer a year of training and volunteer opportunities for a selected elite group of leaders of all ages to share their talents and expand their reach as champions of civic engagement.
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