Help boost election energy and turnout across the state.

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Few states have been co-opted more thoroughly by Trump and his MAGA crowd than Texas. But now, the authoritarian forces that are led by Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and AG Ken Paxton have turned so extreme they’ve abandoned the interests of most Texans. From public-school and border safety, to personal liberties and privacy, their government overreach is a dangerous assault on democracy.

In 2018, former U.S. congressman Beto O’Rourke came within 2.6% of beating Jan. 6 insurrectionist leader Sen. Ted Cruz. O’Rourke has a real opportunity to defeat Gov. Greg Abbott this November.
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Gov. Abbott and his buddies collected millions, while Texans paid taxes for the unreliable power grid.
In the critical numbers game, boosting turnout by just a few percentage points across the state — as well as increasing voting down ballot — can make the difference in protecting democracy. Registering, organizing, and mobilizing voters where they are — especially in rural areas — will be the key to victory.

What Can I Do to Help Texas? Below you will find pointers to some meaningful actions with organizations in need of dedicated, democracy-loving volunteers like you — NOW.
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Don’t live in Texas, but want to help? Join up with ([link removed]) Field Team 6 ([link removed]) to talk with voters in Texas about the peril our democracy faces, then make sure they're registered to vote this fall. ([link removed]) En Español ([link removed]) . ([link removed])
In or Near Texas ([link removed])
If you’re in or near Texas, reach out ([link removed]) to Battleground Texas ([link removed]) to find out how to put your skills to work where they are needed most to protect democracy in The Lone Star State. ([link removed]) Or sign up to be a poll worker. ([link removed])
As a volunteer with The Union, you’ll receive a national action email each week. Whether you live inside or outside the area for a particular race, there will always be actions for both situations.

We have about two months until the midterm elections. Zero time for hesitation. We are mobilizing our pro-democracy coalition across all 50 States. It will take all of us to ensure we have a democracy for ourselves and future generations of Americans.

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Together,

The Union

P.S. While the two big links above are the fastest way to get involved, if you’re interested in other Texas actions coming up this week, be sure to check out some of the more important ones below. If you attend any of the events in this email, reply back and tell us how it went, or anything else you’d like to share.

Other Actions This Week in Texas

Ongoing
Voter Registration Hosted by Battleground Texas ([link removed])
Want to register Texas voters but don't know where to start? Fill out this interest form and the Battleground Texas team will be in touch to walk you through the process and, if it's right for you, get you plugged in to your local voter registration community.

Ongoing
Voter Registration Hosted by NextGen Texas ([link removed])
Join NextGen Texas in various locations around the state to turn out the youth vote. This is an in-person high-traffic canvassing event where you will be in close contact with voters. All supplies, masks, hand sanitizer, and snacks will be provided. To register voters, volunteers must have (and bring) their County VDR certification. If volunteers are not VDR registered, they can collect pledge-to-vote cards. All volunteers are welcome!

Saturdays
Voter Registration Hosted by Harris County Democratic Party ([link removed])
Come register voters at a vintage clothing shop on Westheimer. If you are not a Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar (VDVR) in Harris County, please signup & take the 1 hour virtual class ([link removed]) at least a week before your first shift.

Fri, Sept 2 @ 5-8 pm MDT
Voter Registration @ UTEP Minerpalooza ([link removed])
Hosted by Vote El Paso

Sat, Sept 3 @ 9 am to 12 pm CDT
Canvass Colleyville Block Walk ([link removed])
Hosted by Shannon Elkins For Texas

Tues, Sept 13 @ 6-7 pm CDT
Learn (on Zoom) to Register TX Voters (In Person) ([link removed])
Want to do something concrete to fight voter suppression? Learn to register voters, the Field Team 6 way! It's the #1 most direct, effective way to swing elections – and it's also incredibly fun. They'll let you in on all the secrets of successful voter registration, and answer all your questions. You'll leave the call fired up, and knowing everything you need to lead your own voter drive! NOTE: Time listed is Central, but just to be abundantly clear, this event will be taking place at 4:30 pm Pacific/6:30 pm Central.

Tues & Sat @ various times
Voter Education Ambassador Training ([link removed])
Are you a leader, activist, and/or volunteer who enjoys talking to voters in your community and sharing voting information with them? Are you the person that your friends and family go to with voting questions? If you answered yes to either of those questions, you should be a Voter Education Ambassador! This training will focus on common questions voters ask and the new laws and rules from the 2021 legislative session and how to help voters navigate them.

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