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Date: 12/1/2025
Subject: The Weekly VOTER for December 1, 2025 - LWV of the Austin Area
From: League of Women Voters of the Austin Area




December 1, 2025


The Weekly VOTER masthead

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!
 
NOTE: We are taking break in December to prepare for the 2026 elections. 
 

Vote Early Runoff Election

December 13 runoff election
🗳️ There is a local runoff election coming up in our area. 👀
On December 13, voters in parts of Williamson and Travis Counties will decide:
  • Leander City Council, Place 3 - Candidates Natomi Blair and Anna Yelaun
  • Pflugerville Mayor - Candidates Doug Weiss and Pat McCord
Early Voting runs from December 1 - 9, so you can vote on your schedule and skip the last-minute rush.
Find the League of Women Voters of the Austin Area's Voters Guide below.

Runoff Voters Guide (EN)    Runoff Voters Guide (ES)

Find your personalized Voters Guide at VOTE411 below:

VOTE411.org    VOTE411.org (ES)

Please share the Voters Guide using this link - lwvaustin.org/Voters-Guide


🗣️  We need to hear from you!
 
LWVAA members: Help LWVAA plan for 2026. Log in and take a short LWVAA Member Survey to help us learn what's important to you. Your response will help us focus our work during the coming year to better support our mission of empowering voters and defending democracy. The deadline for survey responses is Wednesday, December 3.


Join us on December 6 for League 101
 
Are you a new LWVAA member? Are you curious about the League and what we do? Or are you a veteran member looking to re-engage for 2026? Come learn a bit of League history and learn how LWVAA works to fulfill our mission of empowering voters and defending democracy right here at home. You'll meet other new and prospective members and hear from veteran League volunteers about opportunities to use your time and talents.
 
📅 Saturday, December 6, from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
📍 Baker Building, 3908 Avenue B
 
League 101 is for everyone, not just members -- so bring a friend!
 

Support Trusted Election Info on Giving Tuesday

Donate to LWVAA on Giving Tuesday
 
Giving Tuesday is tomorrow -- Tuesday, December 2!
 
As you plan your Giving Tuesday donations, think of LWVAA's nonpartisan Voters Guide. It is one of the most trusted election tools in the city and it exists because people like you choose to support it.

When you support the League, you'll help create, translate, and distribute our Voters Guide for the 2026 primary and midterm elections. We aim to double our print run so more neighbors have trusted, nonpartisan info in hand. Every dollar fuels this mission.

Give if you can, share if you will, and keep our community informed.
 

Laura Ts

We are so proud of November's Net Zero Hero, our own Director of Social Media, Laura Ts'ao!
 
Laura’s work blends community, climate, and civic action in a way that makes sustainable living feel welcoming and possible for all Austinites. Vegan lifestyle, @plantpoweredathlete.atx biking, voting, and organizing. ✨🚲🗳️.
 
Read Austin's Office of Climate Action and Resilience feature story: Net-Zero Hero: Laura Ts'ao 👀
 
🎉  Help Laura create LWV New Year social media posts! Share with her what you are looking forward to for the New Year (civic-related or not) here.
👋🏼 Send kudos Laura's way on this Instagram post.
 
Today's daily democracy actions from our Net-Zero Hero Laura Ts'ao
 
🚴  Find a community. If you are struggling to get involved or stay involved, having a supportive group makes all the difference. In all my work, current and previous, embedding myself in community groups is essential. Shared brains help you grow, and community bonds sustain you when the road gets tough. They are also there to celebrate wins, and that is incredibly important. Part of sustainable action is gratitude for life and a hope for what is possible, and community helps you see that. 

🗳️  Support democracy with everyday actions. That could be writing and calling a representative, voting, or volunteering. Take time to read the LWV Voters Guide before you vote and pay attention to all elections, because environmental impacts can show up on the ballot at every level.

🌎  Find something you're passionate about. You don’t have to care or know everything about every issue. Look at what truly interests you and aligns with your skill set. Let that guide where you give your time and energy. 


Empowering Voters

Looking for an event to support 🗳️ democracy this week?

The LWVAA calendar is here to help!

Help build partnerships! Wear a League pin or name badge to events.
Volunteer Opportunities
  • 🗳️ Dec 3: Volunteer to build First Vote! kits. 2 - 7 PM (join for a bit or for the whole time).  RSVP Here
  • 📚 Dec 9: First Vote! Manor ECHS - Sign up here
  • 📚 Dec 10: Fist Vote! Manor ECHS -  Sign up here 

Volunteer with First Vote

Volunteers needed to support LWVAA's First Vote! program
 
Kit building and more on December 3
 
On Wednesday, December 3, spend a few hours at the LWVAA office (3908 Avenue B) rebuilding First Vote! kits and doing other behind-the-scenes tasks. If you are new to First Vote!, this is a great way to learn more, ask questions, and figure out ways to get involved. People can come and go between 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
 

First Vote! at Manor ECHS on December 9 & 10

Join us at the Manor ECHS library. Present to seniors and register anyone who is eligible (you must be a Volunteer Deputy Registrar to sign up). Note that there is a "presenter-in-training" slot for every shift. This slot is for people who are interested in presenting but who have not presented with First Vote! before. Susana Carranza will be the main presenter and will coordinate with the presenter-in-training to tag-team.

First Vote! at Manor ECHS

Youth Council

To help expand the engagement of young voters, will be forming a Youth Council within First Vote! If you know any high school students who would be interested, email firstvote@lwvaustin.org. We are seeking students from all high school grades to ensure we have continuity as seniors graduate.



Austin area students, show us how Together We Thrive! 🌿
 
🎨 Over the holidays, create an original artwork or piece of writing that celebrates creativity, connection, and community. Winners in each age group will receive a $150 Amazon gift card and be recognized at our spring festival! 🎉
 
Because when we imagine and create together, we grow together. 💫
 

Defending Democracy

✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿  Take action with LWVUS


Democracy in the News

📰 Keep up with democracy news

KUT“They were not the 'big civil rights leaders,’” Wallace said. “Nonetheless, they were still touching the lives and heads of all the people from every walk of life.” Read or listen to this Austin story - An East Side story: New mural honors Austin's oldest standing Black-owned barbershop 👀
 
Austin American Statesman Texas maps fail voters. We need an independent redistricting panel -opinion By Guest columnist

Partner for Democracy

🎉 Celebrate Braver Angels Central Texas whose mission is to introduce Central Texans to the Braver Angels process of depolarization and civil discourse. Watch "Noise versus News" featuring Prof. Dale Blasingame from Texas State University here or sign up to  Meet Maury: Braver Angels New CEO.
Sponsor the Voters Guide
 
🌟 Sponsorships fund the League’s year-round voter education work and our nonpartisan Voters Guide.
 
Empower voters and support democracy at your events!

🗣️ Request a Speaker or Voter Registration Table here.


Mark Your Calendar!

Holiday Party 2026 banner

Highlighted League & community events

Holiday Gift Guide

‘Tis the season for cozy vibes and civic pride. Stuff your stockings with League tees and stickers, then enjoy the warm glow of supporting local voter education. Shop here! for gifts. 

Welcome Our Newest Members!

Christine Buendel
Megan Cooper
Maria De Villiers
Serena Fast
Susan Marshall

If you've read this far, it must be worth it.
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A Happy Ending.

Franklin at the Surpeme Court Building
Franklin at the Supreme Court Building hoping for rulings that support democracy.

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