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Faith & Community – Midterms Matter Texas
For Faith Leaders

Civic engagement is an extension
of the care you already show.

Faith communities have always played a role in civic life. This November, Texas elects a governor, a U.S. Senate seat, and every statewide office. Sign up for updates and we'll help you make sure your congregation is registered and ready, in ways that respect your community's diversity and protect your tax-exempt status.

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Key dates
Oct 5 Last Day to Register Oct 19–30 Early Voting Oct 23 Mail Ballot Application Deadline Nov 3 Election Day
The reality

The most important step happens early.

The November 3 election shapes who represents your community for years to come. But the first step comes long before Election Day. If members of your congregation aren't registered by October 5, they can't vote at all. A simple, timely reminder from someone they already trust can make a real difference.

Oct 5 Registration deadline

Congregants who aren't registered yet have until October 5 to get on the rolls. A reminder now can make the difference.

Every Statewide office on the ballot

Governor, a U.S. Senate seat, and every statewide office are decided November 3, including races that shape education, healthcare, and community funding.

2 min To check your status

Confirming a registration takes a couple of minutes at VoteTexas.gov. It's the simplest thing your community can do to be ready.

Bottom line: November feels far off, but the deadline that decides who can vote is closer than it looks. Your congregation deserves to know it's coming, and you're uniquely positioned to make sure they do.

Why you specifically

Your people listen to you.

Research consistently shows that people are far more likely to act on information from someone they already trust than from a campaign, an ad, or even the news. As a faith leader, you hold that trust in a way few others do.

13pts

Voters contacted by someone they personally know are up to 13 percentage points more likely to vote than those reached by a stranger or campaign volunteer.

Source: Center for Campaign Innovation / Donald Green, Columbia University

A brief announcement. A bulletin insert. A mention in your newsletter. These are small actions that carry real weight when they come from a trusted leader. Midterms Matter gives you everything you need to do this simply, safely, and without taking any political position.

Built for faith communities

Nonpartisan. Safe. Your tax-exempt status protected.

We understand the responsibility faith leaders carry. Midterms Matter is designed specifically to let you support civic participation without crossing into political advocacy, keeping your congregation, your mission, and your tax-exempt status fully protected.

No candidates. No parties. No positions.

Every piece of Midterms Matter content is focused on participation, not persuasion. We never mention candidates, parties, or how anyone should vote. Neither will you by sharing our content.

Designed to protect your tax-exempt status

All materials stay well within the boundaries of what 501(c)(3) organizations can share. The toolkit will include a clear one-page guide so your team knows exactly where the lines are.

Respects the diversity of your congregation

Your community holds a range of political views. Midterms Matter content is written to be genuinely neutral. Helpful to everyone, alienating to no one.

You decide how much to share

A single bulletin announcement or a multi-week campaign, it's entirely your call. Whatever you choose works at every level of involvement.

Many faith leaders see civic education as a natural extension of pastoral care: helping their community navigate an important moment with clarity, not pressure. Midterms Matter makes that easy to act on.

Start where you are

Fit it into what you already do.

You don't need a new program. The most effective ways to help are often the simplest, using the channels your congregation already opens and trusts. Start with a reminder to check their registration.

1
Make an announcement from the front

A brief mention during your service or gathering, reminding people to confirm their registration before October 5. A short nonpartisan script will be ready to use, clear and easy to deliver naturally.

2
Add a bulletin insert or newsletter note

A short paragraph with the registration deadline and a link to VoteTexas.gov. Sign up for updates and we'll send you this copy ready for print bulletins and email newsletters.

3
Share on your community's social channels

Graphics and captions sized for Facebook and Instagram will be ready to post. Nonpartisan, clear, and designed to inform rather than persuade.

4
Host an optional voter information session

Closer to November, a brief optional gathering to walk through who can vote and how to prepare. A full facilitation guide will be ready in time, no political experience needed.

What's coming

A full toolkit is on the way.

Ahead of November, the Midterms Matter faith community toolkit will give your team everything it needs to share clear, nonpartisan election information with your congregation. Nothing to write, design, or fact-check from scratch. Sign up now and we'll send it the moment it's ready. Here's what to expect:

Verbal announcement script

A 30-second nonpartisan script for announcing the election during a service, meeting, or community gathering.

Bulletin & newsletter copy

Ready-to-drop-in text for print bulletins and email newsletters. Written to inform, not persuade.

Social media graphics & captions

Ready-to-post images and captions for Facebook and Instagram. Nonpartisan, on-brand, no design work required.

Key dates & calendar downloads

Every deadline in one place with one-click calendar downloads for you and your congregation to use.

Voter info session guide

A step-by-step facilitation guide for hosting an optional voter information session with your community.

Tax-exempt status guide

A one-page reference covering what Midterms Matter content does and doesn't do, and why it's safe for 501(c)(3) organizations to share.

Midterms Matter is led by

In Good Company

In Good Company is a nonpartisan nonprofit that helps organizations share trusted, local civic information with their networks. Midterms Matter is powered by their civic engagement platform, used by faith communities, businesses, and nonprofits across Texas to reach people with clear, nonpartisan election information.

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Stay in the know

Help your congregation show up this November.

Tell us about your community and we'll send you updates: the deadlines that matter, when to share them, and the full toolkit the moment it's ready. Takes less than two minutes.

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Partner spotlight

Texas impact

Texas Impact is a nonpartisan, faith-based nonprofit that equips people of faith with trusted information to engage thoughtfully in public life.

For decades, Texas Impact has worked across religious traditions to help congregations understand civic processes, reduce confusion, and participate in ways that reflect their values. Their approach centers education, dialogue, and respect for diverse perspectives.

Through March Matters, Texas Impact helps faith communities share clear, accurate information about Texas primary elections so congregants can make informed decisions with confidence.