A stronger RGV starts with an informed, engaged voter.
Be ready to vote. Be ready to make your voice count.
Educate. Engage. Empower.
Civic Education
Empowering voters with knowledge. We provide accessible, nonpartisan resources that help RGV residents understand voter registration, elections, ballots, deadlines, and the voting process.
Community Engagement
Turning connections into civic action. Through our Ambassador Program, we equip trusted community members with the tools and resources to engage their families, coworkers, friends, and neighbors.
Voter Participation
Building a stronger voice for the RGV. We work with employers, schools, municipalities, and community organizations to make civic participation easier and help increase voter turnout across the Rio Grande Valley.
Everything You Need to Vote
Register to Vote
Start your Texas voter registration at VoteTexas.gov.
Check Your Registration
Confirm your voter registration status with the Texas Secretary of State.
Download the Toolkit
Guides, printable push cards, and press materials for Ambassadors.
Find Your Sample Ballot by County
Hidalgo County
Sample ballot lookup.
Cameron County
Sample ballot lookup.
Starr County
Sample ballot lookup.
Willacy County
Sample ballot lookup.
The Rio Grande Valley Has a Muted Voice.
The Rio Grande Valley consistently trails Texas in voter turnout. From 2016 through 2024, the region's turnout rate remained approximately 11 to 13 percentage points below the statewide rate and ranked near the bottom among Texas counties.
In 2024, approximately 48.5% of registered voters in the four-county region participated, compared with 61.2% statewide. The report examines regional and county-level trends and compares the Valley with other major metropolitan areas across Texas.
Read the Full Report2024 Voter Turnout
A gap of roughly 11–13 points has held steady since 2016 — this is a structural pattern, not a single-year dip.
Find Your Early Voting Location
November 3, 2026 General Election — Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy are live. Starr coming soon.
Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy: verified locations for the Nov 3, 2026 election. Starr will be added once the official Nov 3, 2026 notice is available. Pin positions are approximate — use "Get Directions" for the exact address.
Bring Touch-10 to Your Organization.
AACT partners with executives, school district superintendents, and municipal leaders across the Rio Grande Valley to turn workplaces, schools, and municipalities into engines of civic participation.
It's a completely stress-free commitment: your organization provides the access, AACT provides the non-partisan educational materials, data tracking, and field logistics.
- 100% non-partisan — no political affiliation required
- Zero administrative burden on your staff
- Ready-to-use toolkits, tracking, and on-site support
Become a Partner
Ready to commit your organization? Reach our partnerships team directly, or view the commitment form.
View Partnership Form Email Us to Partner Call (956) 664-2228
YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU.
Powering Civic Engagement Across the RGV
AACT is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to educating, engaging, and empowering communities across the Rio Grande Valley.
We work with employers, municipalities, schools, community organizations, and local leaders to make civic participation more accessible and help more residents become informed and engaged voters.
Our work focuses on Hidalgo, Cameron, Starr, and Willacy counties.
Contact Us
Advocacy Alliance Center of Texas (AACT) Amplifying the civic voice of the Rio Grande Valley. We partner with local employers, municipal leaders, and institutions to power voter turnout through non-partisan education and actionable ambassador programs. Power the RGV.