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.

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Become a Volunteer Deputy Registrar

Sign up to become a Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar by clicking below for online or in person trainings through Harris County.

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VOTER INFORMATION

OUR INITIATIVES

Naturalization Ceremonies

With the partnership of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, our volunteers are a presence at Naturalization Ceremonies to register new voters. Before Covid, we would routinely provide an on-the-spot service, each year helping more than 25,000 new citizens register to vote shortly after they’ve taken the oath of citizenship.

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Voters 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.

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Reserve 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.

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Partner for Democracy

The Nonpartisan Voters Guide is generously sponsored by the Houston Chronicle.

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Candidate 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.

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Rising 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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NEWS AND UPDATES

March 31, 2023

Recognizing the women’s suffragists of Harris County

The details were only recently uncovered by the Houston Suffragists Project, a group of genealogists. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — When you think of the women’s suffrage movement, Susan B. Anthony likely comes to mind. But…

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March 16, 2023

League of Women Voters on the Ground Getting Voters Ready

American Society on Aging | Adam Ambrogi There is no “right” age to give back to your community. But for members of the League of Women Voters (LWV)—50 state League (and the District of Columbia),…

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March 2, 2023

LWV Houston President Annie Johnson Benifield Receives Yellow Rose of Texas Award

LWVHouston President Dr. Annie Johnson Benifield received the Yellow Rose of Texas Award at the Texas Community College Teachers Association 75th Annual Convention at The Westin Galleria on March 2, 2023. The Yellow Rose Award…

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February 10, 2023

Interview with LWV Houston President Dr. Annie Johnson Benifield and Executive Director Katie Campbell Shumway

Gene Preuss talks with LWV Houston Board President Annie Johnson Benifield about recent League activities, the Voter’s Guide and the League’s plans for 2023. Also included is Gene’s recorded interview with new Executive Directory Katie…

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