TexasTeachersVote was created by the Texas Classroom Teachers Association in 2006 to help educators become more informed and more active in the political process at the state level at a time when education policy decisions in the Texas Legislature were at a turning point. The 2006 elections demonstrated the power that educators can wield when united, and we believe that the results of the 2012 elections can have a positive impact on education policy in the Texas House and Senate.

The May 2012 primary elections are of particular importance. Voter turnout is predicted to be very low, so educators united in voting for teacher-friendly candidates can make a bigger difference than ever. Many (if not most) legislative seats will be determined at the primary election, so don’t wait until November to engage!

PRIMARY ELECTION:

Early voting: May 14-25, 2012

Primary election: May 29, 2012

GENERAL ELECTION:

Early voting: Oct. 22 - Nov. 2, 2012

General election: Nov. 6, 2012