VISIT OUR CIVIC CENTER TO VOTE
Every election counts—but municipal elections are where change begins. This year, South Asians in Texas have the power to shape the future of our schools, neighborhoods, and cities. We just need to show up.
What are we voting on?
In 2025, Texans will cast ballots for school board, city council, mayors, and more. These local races control the decisions that affect our kids’ education, public safety, transportation, affordable housing, and everyday quality of life.
Yet while South Asians in Texas have one of the highest turnout rates in presidential elections, our participation in municipal elections lags behind.
This isn’t just a missed opportunity.
It’s a missed source of power.
The Facts:
Many local races in Texas are decided by fewer than 100 votes.
South Asians in Texas make up over 320,000 registered AAPI voters—a significant and growing force. 70% turned out in 2024
Our turnout for municipal elections is less than 10%
If we turned out in our full strength, we could decide outcomes across Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, and beyond.
In cities with tight races, a single neighborhood of engaged South Asian voters can swing an election.
🎓 Why School Board Elections Matter Now More Than Ever
Local school boards are making these decisions right now, and if we don’t vote, others will choose for us.
Our public schools are under attack. State leaders continue to push voucher programs that divert public money from our classrooms to private schools—hurting the very institutions many South Asian families chose Texas for.
We need elected officials who:
Protect public school funding
Support inclusive curriculum
Celebrate the diversity of our children and cultures
Stand against book bans and censorship in the classroom
🛠️ How to Take Action—Easily
Click on our website and use our Civic Center:
We know local ballots can feel overwhelming, which is why we created the Civic Center:
A new, easy-to-use digital tool built for South Asian voters in Texas.
Just enter your name and address, and you’ll receive: ✅ A personalized ballot with candidates in your district
✅ Insight into where each candidate stands on key issues
✅ Access to candidates who responded to our South Asian voter survey
✅ Tools to make your voting plan, including reminders and polling locations
✅ Encouragement to reach out directly to candidates and ask where they stand on education, safety, housing, and inclusion
We believe that informed voting is empowered voting. Civic Center makes it easier than ever.
🗳️ Our Vote is Our Power
We came to Texas for opportunity—great schools, strong communities, and a better future for our families. Let’s protect that vision by voting in every election, not just the big ones.
We have the numbers.
We have the values.
Now, let’s show up and make our voices heard.
The future of our communities depends on it.
