Welcome to LWVAA's Weekly VOTER
The Weekly VOTER is here to make sure everyone stays in the know about opportunities to empower voters and defend democracy in our community. Like what you see? Please share with your friends!
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Election Day is tomorrow! ๐ณ๏ธ
Vote in the Primary Runoff Election!
Check your polling location at VoteTravis.gov, bring what you need, and make your plan.
| Pfirst Vote! volunteers in Pflugerville ISD!
In total, volunteers with the League registered 285 graduating seniors of the class of 2026 from the 4 high schools: Weiss, Hendrickson, Pflugerville, and Connally! At Connally, there were special appearances by the Connally Cougar and R.B. the ACC Riverboat mascot and as youโll see, they were happy to help promote PAWS to the Polls  . Weโre not sure who each will vote for during Paws for the Polls: theyโre waiting for the special edition of the LWVAA Voters Guide to decide. 
Weโre grateful to the volunteers, district administration, and campus leaders for allowing us to be there to assist their graduating seniors with this first step towards civic engagement in every election.
View the Voter Registration Photo Album. | ๐ณ๏ธ Volunteers needed for First Vote! | Register graduating seniors in Austin ISD
๐ May 26: First Vote! Bowie HS - Sign up for a shift here
๐ May 28: First Vote! AISD Grad Week @ Burger
๐ May 29: First Vote! AISD Grad Week @ Burger
๐ June 1: First Vote! AISD Grad Week @ Burger
๐ June 2: First Vote! AISD Grad Week @ Burger
๐ June 3: First Vote! AISD Grad Week @ Burger
| Join the Board
LWVAA is seeking a Vice President of Advocacy & Education.
You must be a member of LWVAA to apply. In this role, you will:
- Be a member of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee.
- Lead a team of Advocacy, Education, and Community Engagement directors.
- Stay informed on League program priorities at the national and state levels.
- Develop a vision for how voter education and advocacy teams support our program.
Skills helpful to this position:
- Knowledge of how things work in the state legislature, county Commissioners Court, and City Council.
- Experience testifying to legislative bodies.
- Understanding of a little of Texas politics.
- Passionate about getting others involved.
| Table for LWVAA at the Connect and Give Neighborhood Festival
We've been invited to table at Connect and Give, a neighborhood festival at Hill Elementary in northwest Austin. The festival will be held on Sunday, May 31, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
A member of our Voters Service team will be on hand to register voters. We're looking for a second volunteer to share information about LWVAA and about Paws to the Polls, our "get out the vote" block parties that we'll be hosting throughout the summer. A VDR certificate isn't required, just a willingness to talk to people about what we do. We'll supply all the materials you need.
For more information or to volunteer, contact Joyce Jackson, Membership Chair, at mbrshp@lwvaustin.org. |  | Throughout May:
๐ Say "Hi" to LWVAA volunteers as they register voters at graduation ceremonies across Central Texas. Join us in celebrating student successes and accomplishments.
May 22 - 25:
๐ฟ๐ฌ STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE! at the Austin Film Society. Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmakers Carl Deal and Tia Lessin, STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE! follows Amy Goodmanโs three decades-long career holding the powerful to account and crafts a riveting portrait of journalismโs power -- and peril -- in an era of corporate control of the news and growing political attacks on democracy and freedom of press. Check out the filmโs trailer here.
May 26:
๐ณ๏ธ Women Vote! presents Jocelyn Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women & Families, a policymaking and legal advocacy organization that works to advance economic justice, affordable and equitable health care, civil rights, and reproductive freedom for women in America. Free to attend, registration required. Register here.
May 27:
๐ณ๏ธโ๐ Trans Youth in Sports. In advance of the Supreme Court ruling on West Virginia v. B.P.J., Lambda Legal, CenterLink, and PFLAG will present a webinar breaking down the importance of this Supreme Court case and discussing how to best support TGNCNBI people across the country. Register here.
๐ณ๏ธ Texas Tribune: Breaking Down the 2026 Texas Runoff Elections (in person and online). TribCast co-hosts Eleanor Klibanoff and Matthew Watkins, along with a panel of experts, will analyze the results from the U.S. Senate race, the battles for statewide office and what the results mean for November. Register here.
May 28:
โค๏ธโ๐ฉน Protecting Your Mental Health While Doing Voter Engagement hosted by National Voter Registration Day. In this webinar, leaders from the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the Democracy Security Project will join voter engagement experts to explore how structural challenges impact both mental health outcomes and civic voice, often leaving the most affected communities underrepresented in critical decisions. Register here.
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Learn Advocacy Skills
โ๐ฝโ๐พโ๐ฟ July 9 - Oct 15 (Thursdays):
Apply today for ACLU Texas and Texas Freedom Network's Texas Education Advocacy Series (TEAS). This is an online advocacy action program designed to empower Texans across the state to fight at both the local and state levels for our studentsโ rights to be, learn, and thrive in schools.
โ๐ฝโ๐พโ๐ฟ June 10 โ Aug 26 (Wednesdays)
Sick of It, Texas!, is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Healthcare for All Leadership Program (HC4All). The Healthcare for All Leadership Program is a 12-week virtual advocacy program that brings together changemakers from across Texas to build skills in advocacy, storytelling, organizing, and policy change.
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Keep up with LWV!
๐ณ๏ธ LWV Texas and partners filed an amicus brief in the Texas Supreme Court fighting an attempt by Governor Greg Abbott to declare State Representative Gene Wuโs seat vacant. Read about it - In Re Abbott (Texas State House Quorum Denial) and In re Texas (Texas quorum busting litigation)
Go to LWV.org to empower voters and defend democracy nationally.
| Kudos to our partners in democracy!
Empower voters in your community. Partner with the League. Request a speaker or table here. | | Highlighted League & community events | June 13:
Paws to the Polls: The Great Austin Pet Election. Get ready to cast your ballot for Pet Mayor of Austin! Come to our all-ages block party featuring games, food, and hands-on voting practice! Starting in Pflugerville and running through the summer in eight locations around Austin and Travis County. Hosted by LWVAA in partnership with the Travis County Clerk's office. Keep checking our website for a venue near you! RSVP for the Pflugerville event here.
June 19:
Juneteenth, also known as "Freedom Day" or "Emancipation Day" commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas. Join the Central Texas Juneteenth Celebration.
June 20:
League 101. Are you new to the League? League-curious? Or are you a long-time member ready for a refresh? Then join us for League 101. RSVP here!
June 27: Paws to the Polls: The Great Austin Pet Election (Manor)
July 11: Paws to the Polls: The Great Austin Pet Election (Southwest Austin)
July 25: Paws to the Polls: The Great Austin Pet Election (Central Austin)
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|  | Austin, itโs officially on. ๐พ
This summer, Franklin the Dog and Gus the Cat are facing off in PAWS to the Polls, the ultimate mock election showdown.
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