Get OUT the VOTE Campaign
Civic participation is economic participation.
The Chamber’s Get OUT the VOTE (GOTV) Campaign is a nonpartisan initiative designed to increase civic engagement and voter participation within the LGBTQ+ and allied community across Greater Houston.
We believe that a thriving, inclusive economy depends on informed and engaged voters. Through our Get OUT the VOTE efforts, we ensure business owners, nonprofit leaders, professionals, and community members have the information and resources they need to participate in local, state, and national elections.
Our Get OUT the VOTE Efforts Include:
- Sharing nonpartisan voter information and key election dates
- Promoting voter registration and verification resources
- Encouraging early voting participation
- Providing reminders through email, social media, and events
- Highlighting civic engagement opportunities
The campaign focuses on education, awareness, and accessibility — ensuring members understand how elections impact economic development, workforce policy, public safety, infrastructure, and business growth.
Nonpartisan Commitment
The Chamber’s Get OUT the VOTE campaign is strictly nonpartisan. We do not endorse candidates through this initiative. Instead, we:
- Provide equal access to information
- Create spaces for civic dialogue
- Encourage informed participation
- Support engagement across the political spectrum
Our goal is simple: strengthen democracy by increasing participation from the LGBTQ+ and allied economic ecosystem.
We partner with our Civic Partner and Chamber Member, League of Women Voters of Houston, to provide trusted, nonpartisan voter and election resources each election cycle.
UPCOMING ELECTIONS
To help you prepare for this upcoming election, we’re proud to share trusted, nonpartisan voter resources from our Advocacy Partner and Chamber Member, the League of Women Voters of Houston (LWVH).
Thank you to the LWVH for providing the valuable voter information resources below and for your partnership.
VOTER INFORMATION
2026 Election Year
The 2026 election year includes many election cycles, including the March Primary and November General Election.
Primary elections determine which candidates move forward to November and frequently have an outsized impact on local, county, state, and judicial races.
While the November General Election brings together voters across parties and backgrounds, its choices are shaped months earlier. Participating in every phase of the election process, primary, runoff, and general elections, helps ensure elected leaders reflect the will of the community they serve.
Plus, this year, there is a special election to fill the vacancy for Council Member, City of Houston, District C.
November 3, 2026 - General Election
November 3, 2026, General and Special Elections
Early Vote Centers will be open from Monday, October 19 – Friday, October 30 (Mon-Sat: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Sun: 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
Harris County Vote Centers will accept voters from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, Election Day.
Find candidates and what is on your personal ballot: Visit Vote411.org to look up your personal ballot and learn about the candidates running in your community.
Don't Stop at the Top. Vote Every Race.
Harris County voters face the longest ballot in the country—but every race matters. Don’t stop at the top of the ticket. Vote all the way down the ballot to support and elect pro-equality candidates at every level of government.
From the courthouse to the statehouse and more, these elected leaders make decisions that directly impact our rights, our families, our businesses and our communities.
Vote Down Ballot. Vote for Equality.
VOTER RESOURCES
Check Your Voter Registration!
If you aren’t sure if your registration is up to date, you can check here. The deadline is 10/5/2026 to make sure you’re all set!
The League of Women Voters Houston has comprehensive voter resources to make sure you're fully prepared for the 2026 elections. Learn about voter registration, ID requirements, and polling place services while comparing candidate questionnaire responses and backgrounds, all in one place.
Help protect voters. Become a poll monitor.
Help your neighbors vote with confidence! Join TCRP and our Election Protection partners as a nonpartisan poll monitor.
You’ll help voters outside polling locations by answering questions, reporting problems, and connecting people with support.
We know you’re balancing work, family, and other commitments. That’s why we’re offering virtual trainings throughout October, with daytime, evening, and weekend options:
- Tuesdays: 6 to 7:30 p.m. CT
- Thursdays: Noon to 1:30 p.m. CT
- Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CT
You only need to attend one training, so choose the session that works best for you. After training, you’ll receive everything you need to sign up for a shift. Shifts are just 3 hours and available throughout early voting and Election Day.
BUSINESS RESOURCES
Elections Briefing Toolkit
As part of our partnership with the Texas Business Leader Alliance (TLBA), we are providing our members with a Elections Briefing Toolkit, a resource designed to help stakeholders navigate key election information, prepare for informed discussions, and support civic engagement.
Purpose of the Toolkit
The 2026 midterm elections will test election administration, certification, institutional resilience, and public confidence. Business leaders can help stabilize their workplaces and communities by preparing early, sharing accurate information, supporting lawful election processes, and using their voices when they are most needed.
This toolkit is designed for business owners, executives, chambers, trade associations, communications teams, government-relations professionals, and civic partners. It offers public and private engagement options so each organization can act in a way that reflects its role, risk tolerance, and local context.
Your Voice Matters. Your Vote Matters. Let’s Make it Count.
When our community votes, we help ensure strong representation and send a clear message about the power and pride of our collective voice.