| Revised to link to the correct page to find voter registration events. We apologize for any confusion this might have caused. | 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!
| | 🗳️ The last day to register voters in Texas is Monday, October 5. Click the link below to find League volunteers who can help you register to vote! | Empowering Voters.
Defending Democracy. | 🗳️ Three things to do for democracy this week
- Help your friends, family, and community confirm their voter registration at VOTE411.org.
- Volunteer to Get Out the Vote! Address some GOTV postcards, help distribute the Voters Guide, or help staff Let's Vote tables at ACC and other community events from now until Election Day. Check out our calendar or email us about where you'd like to help.
- Promote the vote! Shop for LWVAA election gear! What's your favorite t-shirt?
📢 The Voters Guide is almost here!
Oct. 6:
Input your address to discover your very own personal online Voters Guide at VOTE411.org!
Oct. 8:
The printed Voters Guide will appear across Travis County as an insert in the Austin Chronicle!
Oct. 9:
The printed Voters Guide will be delivered to libraries, community centers, businesses and churches.
|  | | LWVAA volunteers joined a pop-up voter registration table in conjunction with Univision #VotaContigo at La Michoacana grocery store on Riverside Drive in Southeast Austin. | Three things your church, organization, or business can do to help get out the vote
- Share voter education material from LWVAA. We have flyers, voter info bookmarks, VOTE411 how-tos, voting plan checklists -- we've got you covered! Check our calendar for drop-in hours or email Joyce Jackson to arrange a pick-up time.
- Organize a "get out the vote" postcard party. LWVAA supplies pre-printed postcards, address lists, and postage; you supply the volunteers! Email Joyce Jackson to learn more.
- Request an LWVAA Let's Vote table at an event or gathering or invite an LWVAA speaker to your organization's next meeting. We can provide a short version of "What's on the Ballot" in as little as 15 minutes.
| This week's events
Oct. 5:
✅ Last day to register to vote in the Nov. 3 election - Info
🗳️ Find voter registration events across central Texas Here
📚🍿🎬 The Librarians: Official Screening - Tickets
Oct.10
🗳️ LWVAA: What's on My Ballot: Propositions A, B, and I - Register
Upcoming events
Oct. 15
🎤 City Council District 1 Candidate Forum - RSVP
Oct. 19
🗳️ First day of early voting
|  | 🎤 October 15: Austin City Council District 1 Candidate Forum
Growth That Serves the Community
6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Road - RSVP
The decisions ahead for District 1 will shape its homes, businesses, and neighborhoods for years to come. Hear directly from the candidates at this nonpartisan City Council forum moderated by the League of Women Voters Austin Area. Planned topics include housing affordability, preventing displacement, dependable transportation, and supporting established businesses as new investment arrives. The conversation will also explore funding for community facilities and services, development’s demands on water and power, and transparency at City Hall. Come compare the candidates’ visions and prepare to choose who will represent your community.
If you’re unable to attend in person, the forum will air live on ATXN and KAZI 88.7 FM, with recordings posted afterward on ATXN’s YouTube channel. | Give a big shout-out to our First Vote! volunteers who empowered voters, students, and staff at high schools across Central Texas!
| October 9 is Voters Guide Distribution Day
Volunteers, LWVAA needs your help to get our nonpartisan Voters Guide into the hands of Travis County voters.
🗓️ Friday, October 9
🕰️ 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
📍 ACES A/C Supply Warehouse, 1810 Rutherford Lane, Austin, 78754
You'll pick up bundles of Voters Guides from ACES A/C Supply Warehouse and deliver them to one of over 100 distribution sites throughout Travis County. Bundles will have a top sheet of necessary information concerning delivery: the drop-off address, phone numbers, contact information for someone at your destination, and any special delivery instructions.
Please note: This volunteer position will involve lifting multiple large quantities of newspaper-style Guides.
Click the link below to sign up to help. If you have any questions, email Darlene Owens. | Volunteer to inform students at ACC Riverbat Bash events!
Sign up for LWV Let's Vote tables at ACC's Riverbat Bash events. Volunteers will have fun connecting with students, sharing the Voters Guide, VOTE411 along with other voting and election information and resources.
Oct. 8:
Let's Vote - Riverbat Bash ACC Elgin
Oct. 13:
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Oct. 26:
Oct. 27:
| 🗳️ Train to safeguard the November elections
As Texans head to the polls this election season, voters may encounter confusing voting rules, misinformation, and other barriers to participation. Nonpartisan Election Protection volunteers are trained to help voters navigate issues at the polls and connect them with accurate information and support.
The League of Women Voters is a proud member of the Election Protection coalition and encourages members to sign up for poll monitor training led by Common Cause. All poll monitor volunteers must attend one training session.
Online training is offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays through the end of October. Register for online training here.
In-person training will be offered at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, at the Asian American Resource Center. In-person training will give volunteers a chance to ask questions face-to-face, meet others who will be doing this work alongside them, connect with the Election Protection community, and feel more comfortable and prepared before heading out to the polls. There will be food, drinks, stickers, and a raffle for Totes Vote tote bags!. Register for in-person training here. |  | Help LWVAA get out the vote for the midterms!
Address postcards to help turn out the vote for the November 3 general election. LWVAA will provide pre-printed cards, pens, address lists, and postage. And if your handwriting isn't the best, don't despair: you can help apply postage. Just drop by to help -- and bring a friend!
Want to work at home or host a postcard party for your friends or civic group? Swing by and pick up supplies!
Oct. 6:
Help Get Out the Vote! Postcard Drop-In, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Info
Oct. 7:
Help Get Out the Vote! Postcard Drop-In at Wheatsville South Lamar, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Info
Oct. 8:
Help Get Out the Vote! Postcard Drop-In, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Info
Want to help but can't make it to a drop-in? Email Joyce Jackson to schedule a pick-up time. |
LWVAA maintains an online event calendar for meetings, trainings, voter outreach, and registration opportunities.
| Volunteer at our final City of Austin candidate forum
LWVAA has completed four of five scheduled candidate forums. We need our members to help our last forum run smoothly. Log in to our website, then click the link below to sign up for a shift:
New to volunteering or to candidate forums? Don't worry -- Pam Bixby, our Candidate Forum Chair, will guide you every step of the way! Email Pam if you have any questions about candidate forums. Email Joyce Jackson if you need help signing up for a shift. | Midterm Election
🗳️ Read Here's how your Austin City Council district compares to the rest of the city - Michael Zhang & Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman | Political parties change over time
On September 26, LWVAA and Braver Angels Central Texas hosted a screening of the film The Life of the Party featuring three very different Republican women, each of whom have held public office: Sarah Davis and Geanie Morrison served in the Texas House, and Mayra Flores served in Congress. The event was well attended – more than 60 people participated in small group discussions following the film.
Joanne Richards, LWVAA Education Director | Action
Oppose Unconstitutional Census Rule Change
On September 10, the Census Bureau announced sweeping changes to how we count people on the census. The proposed rule would severely distort population counts, create inaccurate representations of communities during apportionment and redistricting, and disrupt how state and local governments plan essential public services.
Tell Secretary Lutnick to Roll Back New Census Rule and Count Everyone!
News
Read - Last week, the Supreme Court issued a disappointing decision in LWV v. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), allowing the administration’s expanded SAVE voter database to remain in use while litigation continues - Zach Schonfeld, The Hill
Blog
Read Hispanic Heritage Month: We Are the Seeds They Tried to Bury
Read Empowering Voters Across Languages with Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act | If you've read this far, it must be worth it.
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| It was an honor
I had the honor of registering this young man for his first time on Friday. I met him and his mom at Whataburger in Round Rock and I took his registration directly to Georgetown. It should be easy to register to vote, but he hit some roadblocks. If you know me, you know that I was determined to make this happen for him! We got it done despite the Lone Star State!
Update: His mom sent me messages announcing that he was officially registered with a proud screenshot showing that his registration was active and reports that he is stoked!
Anna Pitalla, VDR & LWVAA volunteer | | The League shall not support or oppose any political party or candidates. It may take action on governmental measures and policies in the public interest after significant study and consensus is reached. | |