Get Ready to Vote Houston!
November 5, 2024 is Election Day

Are you ready? Here’s how to get ready…

Election Day is November 5, 2024

IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES/DEADLINES

Last Day to Register


October
1

Mail Ballot Application Deadline

October
25

Early Voting Begins


October
21

Early Voting Ends


November
1

Welcome to the Houston Voting Initiative

The Houston Voting Initiative seeks to Amplify  
    the Voices of every voter.

Educate. Empower. Mobilize.

The Houston Voting Initiative originated from the concept of grassroots community involvement in a broad-based collaborative effort between partnered civic-minded organizations whose ties to communities of color are deeply embedded. Houston Voting Initiative received its 501(c)(3) status on January 31, 2024, thus becoming a nonpartisan political organization whose mission is to register, educate, mobilize, and turn out voters in underserved, underrepresented, and marginalized communities of color.

Education

Providing accurate, accessible, and comprehensive voter information and resources to empower informed participation.

Engagement

Actively involving communities in voter registration drives and educational events to foster a culture of civic participation.

Advocacy

Promoting and supporting policies that enhance voter access and participation, ensuring every voice can be heard.


Partnership

Collaborating with diverse organizations and stakeholders to maximize reach and impact, leveraging collective resources for greater voter education and engagement.


Our Mission

“To increase voter registration and participation through comprehensive, non-partisan education and community engagement.”

Education

Founded by Dr. Annie Johnson Benifield, a visionary leader in civic education, our mission is to provide trustworthy, nonpartisan education on voting initiatives, current political events, and upcoming elections. This commitment is our guiding principle.

Community

At the Houston Voting Initiative, we believe in the power of community involvement to drive voter education. We focus on engaging communities to increase voter registration and participation. 

Empowerment

Through education and active civic involvement, we empower citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions and strengthen our democracy.

Voting Information for the
Greater Houston Metropolitian Area

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Meet Our Board of Directors

Photo of Dr. Annie Benifield- Founder and president of Houston Voting Initiative

Dr. Annie Johnson Benifield

President

Pamiel Johnson Gaskin-Secretary, Houston Voting Initiative Board of Directors

Pamiel Johnson Gaskin

Secretary

Albert Benifield Jr.

Treasurer

Carolyn Jones-Darville-Houston Voting Initiative Board of Directors

Carolyn Jones-Darville

Director

photo of Roderick Marshall-Houston Voting Initiative Board of Directors

Roderick Marshall

Director

photo of Casey Thomas, II - Houston Voting Initiative Board of Directors

Casey Thomas, II

Director

photo of Karolyn Drisdale Williams, Houston Voting Initiative Board of Directors

Karolyn Drisdale Williams

Director

Meet Our Advisory Board

photo of Gary Lopez Millender-Houston Voting Initiative Advisory Board

Gary Lopez Millender

photo of Charles Matthews-Houston Voting Initiative Advisory Board

Charles Matthews

photo of Dr. Alvetta Peterman - Houston Voting Initiative Board of Directors

Dr. Alvetta Peterman Thomas

Tarita Benson Davis

Tarita Benson Davis

Dr. Joseph H. Silver

Dr. Joseph H. Silver

Dr. Melissa Marschall