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
Dr. Annie Johnson Benifield
President
Pamiel Johnson Gaskin
Secretary
Albert Benifield Jr.
Treasurer
Carolyn Jones-Darville
Director
Roderick Marshall
Director
Casey Thomas, II
Director
Karolyn Drisdale Williams
Director
Meet Our Advisory Board
Gary Lopez Millender
Charles Matthews
Dr. Alvetta Peterman Thomas
Tarita Benson Davis
Dr. Joseph H. Silver
