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Voting & Elections Toolkit

Resources to guide you through the voting and election processes and to help you encourage others to vote in support of public education

NEW! Primary Election Get-Out-the-Vote Resources
Because voter turnout in primaries is traditionally very low, we have put together some resources to stress the importance of voting among your staff and other supporters of public education in your community. These resources do not advocate on behalf of a specific party, candidate, or policy position. Instead, they stress the importance of voting in primaries and seek to provide guidance that will help audiences better understand the connection between primary voting and policy decisions affecting public schools. Explore the resources folder, which contains:

Suggested Communication Calendar for 2024 Primary Elections
This document was created to support school leaders in their effort to encourage voter registration and turnout for the 2024 primary elections among their staff and communities. Included is a suggested schedule and sample language for emails to: raise awareness of the primary elections; encourage voter registration; remind others to participate in early voting; and encourage turnout on Election Day. Download the document.

2024 Primary Elections Flyers
Download and share this flyer to encourage others to register for the 2024 Texas Primary Elections by February 5, 2024. Download and share this flyer to encourage others to vote in the 2024 Texas Primary Elections, either during early voting February 20-March 1 or on Primary Election Day (March 5).

Voter Registration 101
Am I registered to vote? Where can I get a voter registration application? Find answers to these basic questions. This Secretary of State webpage provides this information and more.

School Principals Must Serve as Deputy Voter Registrars
Texas high school principals are required by law to serve as deputy voter registrars for the counties in which their schools are located. See the list of responsibilities of a high school deputy registrar.

Voting Resources from Raise Your Hand Texas
Visit this Raise Your Hand Texas’ webpage to make your voting plan and learn more about the candidates.

Project V.O.T.E.
Project V.O.T.E. (Voters of Tomorrow through Education) is a program designed by the Secretary of State to help students become knowledgeable, responsible voters. The website is geared toward students and provides information on how to register to vote, student workers on Election Day, and the VoteTexas.gov website.

Voting 101
What kind of identification do I need when I go to vote in person? This Secretary of State webpage provides this information and more.

List of Voting-Related Do’s and Don’ts for Educators
TREA: Care Enough to Vote – A Practical Guide to Simplify and Engage Educators in Civic Responsibility of Voting provides simple explanations of what educators can and can’t legally do regarding elections.

Using School District Resources for Political Advertising in Connection with an Election
The Texas Ethics Commission provides guidance on the use of school district resources related to elections and political advertising in this short guide.

Latest Voting Updates from Texas Educators Vote
This Texas Educators Vote webpage provides important dates, deadlines, and other election information related to improving educators’ participation in voting.

Election Action Items

  • Become familiar with the legal do’s and don’ts in relation to elections (scroll to bottom).
  • Share Texas Educators Vote website and Teach the Vote website with employees.
  • Discuss with employees the need to vote. Administrators may not endorse specific candidates.
  • Recruit non-school personnel community members to engage in voter turnout efforts.
  • Inform community members of important issues facing public education.
  • Recommend that community members conduct research on where candidates stand on key issues, and review incumbent voting records.

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