League of Women Voters of Houston

Juneteenth is more than a holiday, it’s a history lesson in why representation and access to democracy matter.

On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston and read aloud what should have been true 2½ years earlier: all enslaved people in Texas were free.

That moment, born right here in Texas, became the longest-running African American holiday in the nation. Galveston has celebrated every year since 1866. Texas became the first state to make it official in 1979. And in 2021, it finally became a federal holiday.

Freedom on paper has never been enough. It takes people showing up, speaking out, and making sure the law is actually enforced, for everyone.

This is why we do this work. Swipe through to learn the history, and join us in carrying it forward. 🧡🖤

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Texas families your voice is needed RIGHT NOW.

The state is rewriting social studies standards that will shape what students learn for the next 10 years. The new drafts leave out the contributions of women, indigenous peoples, and people of color, and were written with almost no input from actual Texas teachers.

Public comments are open through June 15 and every single comment is shared with State Board of Education members. You can comment anonymously, or add your name for even more impact.

Link in bio to submit your comment. Share this post so more voices are heard!

⭐ Meet the 2026 LWVH Rising Stars. ⭐

Every year, the Rising Stars Leadership Program brings together some of Houston’s most passionate young civic leaders, and this year’s cohort is extraordinary.

Please join us in welcoming:
✨ Amanda Valentine
✨ Asha Kiran Collier
✨ Dajauneke Simone Minor
✨ Faith Esperanza Guerrero
✨ Georgia Rodriguez
✨ Gillian Yvonne Smart
✨ Aleja Newman
✨ Raven Douglas

These leaders represent the future of civic engagement in Houston, and we are so proud to have them in the LWVH family!

Swipe to meet each of them. 👉

Want to learn more about our Rising Stars program? Link in bio → lwvhouston.org/risingstars

Tonight’s the night! 🗳️✨ Join us at our Annual Member Meeting as we shape the future of LWVH for 2026-2027.

We’ll be voting on our strategy, welcoming new board members, celebrating this year’s highlights, and honoring our most dedicated volunteers. Democracy doesn’t just happen, we build it together. 💜

📅 Thursday, May 28 | 5:30PM
📍 Judy Cook Building, UH Main Campus
3002 Leek St. Houston, TX 77004 - Room 105
Special guest: City Controller Chris Hollins 🎙️

Not a member yet? There’s still time!
Link in bio to JOIN NOW! 🔗 & RSVP!

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The votes are in! See the results from the May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Elections results for Republican and Democratic Parties are linked in bio. 🔗

Whether your candidate won or lost, staying informed is how we stay engaged. Check out the full Houston Voters Guide at HoustonVotersGuide.org for candidate info and follow up to see what’s next for Houston Voters!

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✅ ELECTION DAY IS HERE!
Polls are open for the Primary Runoff Elections

⏬ Download our Houston Voters Guide at Houstonvotersguide.org (link in bio)
📍Find your personal ballot and polling locations at Harrisvotes.org
🗳️ Cast your vote from 7AM-7PM

Get out and vote Houston!

Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸
Today we honor the brave men and women who gave everything to defend this nation, and the freedoms we hold dear.

At the League of Women Voters of Houston, we believe the greatest way to honor their sacrifice is to protect what they fought for: our democracy.
That means making sure every voice is heard, every vote is counted, and every citizen has equal access to the ballot box.

Democracy is not self-sustaining, it requires all of us.

This Memorial Day, we remember. We reflect. And we recommit to the work of protecting the democracy they died to preserve.

Early voting for the May 26 Primary Runoffs are underway! Just three days left to vote!

Early voting runs through May 22. Before you head to the polls, know your candidates, know your rights, and know who to call if something goes wrong.

📖 Read real candidate answers at HoustonVotersGuide.org
🚨 See something? Call 866-OUR-VOTE

Your vote is your voice, use it! 💜

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⏰ 4 DAYS LEFT — your vote decides who’s on the November ballot!

The May 26 Primary Runoffs are HERE and turnout is everything. Swipe to see every race on the Republican & Democratic ballots in Harris County

🗳️ Early Voting Happening Now: May 18–22
📅 Election Day: Tuesday, May 26
Polls Are Open 7AM–7PM

Not sure who’s on YOUR ballot? Download the full Voters Guide at HoustonVotersGuide.org & read candidate bios at Vote411.org

Share this with someone who needs to vote! 🔁

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