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?
PRIMARY ELECTION RUNOFFS
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has postponed the May 26 primary election runoffs until July in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The elections are now scheduled for July 14, with early voting taking place June 29 - July 10. Click here for candidate details and important voter information. 
100 YEARS STRONG
2020 marks our Centennial Anniversary for the League of Women Voters. Founded just months before the 19th Amendment was ratified, today we support ALL voters (women and men) with an undiminished passion for equal voter access and education.
We have much to celebrate together and invite you to join us and be a part of our online community. Happy 100th birthday!
We have much to celebrate together and invite you to join us and be a part of our online community. Happy 100th birthday!
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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