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!
| Three ways to support democracy this week
There are many ways to have your voice heard by elected officials and policy makers. Take action on League priorities today.
|  | No Kings 3 Rally
On Saturday, March 28, join Hands Off Central Texas, LWVAA, and other Central Texans at the No Kings 3 rally. Let's defend democracy and declare that America does not belong to wealthy special interests -- it belongs to the people.
Calling all VDRs: Register voters at the rally!
Join us registering and informing voters on March 28 at No Kings 3 at Auditorium Shores. Find the LWVAA tables in the Democracy & Civic Action Village. We'll have a voter registration table stocked with all the supplies you'll need. Volunteers might take turns between our booth and canvassing the crowd. Just sign up and show up!
Sign Up for a VDR Shift
Help collect signatures for the ERA!
Be a "Clipboard Champion" at the No Kings 3 rally at Auditorium Shores! We need volunteers to canvass the crowd and collect signatures on the petition asking Congress to recognize the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution. Sign up to help at the link below, or just drop by the LWVAA tables in the Democracy & Civic Action Village, pick up a clipboard, and start canvassing! For more information on the ERA, check out this site. We've been waiting on the ERA since 1972!
|  | Driving the Vote for Equality
The Driving the Vote for Equality Tour will be in Austin on March 24, and our own League headquarters at the Baker School will be one of the stops! The goal of the tour is to finish what the suffragists started: guaranteeing equal rights under the law for all people by certifying the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th amendment to the US Constitution. Learn more about the Austin tour stop here, and make plans to see the Golden Flyer II on March 24!
Sign the ERA petition here. |
League & community events this week
Mar 23:
Mar 25:
Mar 29: Pease Park Conservancy - Celebrate Austin’s Black freedom communities at the RISE Fest
| Austin needs leaders who care about democracy. That could be you.
The League of Women Voters of the Austin Area is looking for passionate community members to join our 2026 - 2027 Board of Directors. If you care about empowering voters, protecting democracy, and helping shape civic life in Austin, this is your moment to step up.
We’re looking for League members who bring experience, ideas, and energy from across our community. Use your experience in business, nonprofits, government, advocacy, or organizing -- or call upon your deep commitment to civic engagement. Board members help guide strategy, support programs, and represent the League in the community. It’s a chance to turn your passion for democracy into real impact.
Applications are due Thursday, March 26. Learn more and apply here. | In 2026, women's voices are more critical than ever.
- As voters, organizers, community leaders, and advocates, women shape how democracy responds to the realities families and communities face every day. When women vote, organize, and engage in public life, they influence the direction of policies that affect millions of people nationwide. Read: Democracy Moves With Women
- Watch & read: LWV's Celina Stewart, Senators Schumer, Padilla, Representative Morelle, and Voting Rights Advocates Reject SAVE America Act
| Be honest. Are you:
🎶 Front row vibing like it’s ACL
🧘 The “I came for yoga and stayed for the music” friend
🎯 Competitive at giant lawn games
🍧 Strictly here for the snow cones
🖊️Or are you collecting a custom poem and calling it your personality for the week?
We hope you (and anyone you'd like to invite!) will join us on April 25 for our 2026 Friends & Family Spring Festival. This no-cost outdoor event will have live music, yoga, games, food, and a variety of fun activities for all ages!
| Highlighted League & community events
Apr 9: Support the League and drink wine -- attend the LWV of Hays County's Wine Fundraiser
Apr 17 - 19: Join LWVAA and Leagues from all over the state at the LWV Texas Convention 2026 in beautiful Corpus Christi! This year's theme is "Waves of Opportunity: Building an Equitable and Sustainable Future."
Learn about Upcoming Elections
Local Elections:
Thursday, April 2 - Last day to register
Monday, April 20 - Application for a ballot by mail must be received by County
Monday, April 20 - Tuesday, April 28 - Early voting
Saturday, May 2 - Last day ballot by mail must be received by County
Saturday, May 2 - Election Day
Texas Primary Runoff Election:
Monday, April 27 - Last day to register to vote
Friday, May 15 - Application for a ballot by mail must be received by County
Monday, May 18 - Friday, May 22 - Early voting
Tuesday, May 26 - Last day ballot by mail must be received by County
Tuesday, May 26 - Election Day
| LWVAA makes it easy to empower voters in your community
🗳️ It isn't too soon to prepare for the November general election! If your business would like to be added to the list of sites providing the Voters Guide, email Jaci Collins at jcollins@lwvaustin.org. |
Empower voters and support democracy at your events!
🗣️ Request a speaker or voter registration table here.
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