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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

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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.

Key 2026 Election Dates
Key Dates 2026 Elections All

May 2, 2026 - Special Election to Fill a Vacancy in Texas Senate District 4

May 2 election dates
Early Voting
Early Vote Centers will be open from Monday, April 20 – Tuesday, April 28 
  • Monday - Saturday: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

 

Election Day
Vote Centers open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, Election Day.

Mail-In Ballot

The deadline to apply for a mail ballot is April 20. Click here for the application. Please fill it out, print it, and mail it to the Harris County Clerk's office before the deadline.
Visit the “What’s on my Ballot?” page and enter your name or address to see all the contests and candidates you are eligible to vote on! (You can bring handwritten notes or printed sample ballots to the voting booth; just be sure to take it with you when you leave.)

May 16, 2026 - Special Runoff Election to Fill a Vacancy for City of Houston, District C

May 16 election dates

May 26, 2026 - Primary Runoff Elections

May 26 election dates
Register to Vote


The League of Women Voters Houston has comprehensive information to assist citizens in registering to vote.

VOTER RESOURCES

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.

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.

Let's Get OUT the VOTE!