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Published On 5/28/2026

The Program & Advocacy committee educates citizens on issues impacting our community. On April 7th, LWVSA’s Speaker Series presented findings from their research on child welfare. The presentation was followed by an engaging Q&A session with attendees. See their findings, conclusions and the committee’s future directions.

Research & Advocacy Priorities

Published On 5/28/2026

The Program & Advocacy committee identified three areas of focus for 2026-27. These will drive their efforts in research and community education, program positions and fact gathering to support local and state advocacy. They're looking for new team members.

Published On 5/28/2026

We started this League year with 221 members and are now 295 members strong! Our membership goal for this year is 350 members.

No More Money for ICE and CBP

Published On 5/28/2026

After the Senate's continued work on its version of the reconciliation package to allocate billions of additional dollars to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), they were unable to pass the bill before recessing for Memorial Day.

Published On 5/28/2026

LWVSA’s Voter Services committee plays an important role in empowering voters to participate in elections and make informed decisions. In preparation for the upcoming November election, Voter Services is looking for volunteers to help. The committee will host a virtual meeting on June 24 at 5:30 pm. They are seeking volunteers passionate about voter education and civic engagement.

Member Spotlight

Published On 5/27/2026

In the summer of 2013, the military brought my family to San Antonio, and we fell in love with the community and decided to stay. I have been a “professional volunteer” for almost thirty years.

Ban Partisan Gerrymandering

Published On 5/25/2026

In August 2025, Texas enacted new Congressional district boundaries, which began a spate of redistricting efforts in other states. More recently, the US Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais is leading to increased gerrymandering around the country. Government does not choose its voters; voters choose their government!

President's message

Published On 5/25/2026

I thoroughly enjoyed being a Girl Scout as a young girl. I loved singing around the campfire, working on projects, learning new things and exploring with friends. There was the troop camaraderie, of course, but there was also a sense of accomplishment and purpose to our activities. One song we always sang gathered around a campfire was Make New Friends. As I meet new League members or build relationships with new community partners, I am often reminded of the lyrics.

Volunteer Training for Members

Published On 5/22/2026

If you're interested in learning how to reach out effectively to potential voters, please join League volunteers at an upcoming community outreach training session on June 3rd at 6:00 pm. Experienced LWVSA volunteers will explain how to set up event, engage with future voters and demonstrate what resources the League offers to voters.

LWVSA Annual Meeting

Published On 5/22/2026

On Saturday, May 16, members of the League of Women Voters San Antonio (LWVSA) convened their annual meeting to conduct League business, pass the 2026-27 budget, and elect new Board members. Read more to hear about topics discussed by speaker Mayor Ortiz-Jones and learn who is newly elected to the Board of Directors.

Our Voters Guide is a Family Affair

Published On 4/29/2026

Neo Thomas, the 20 year-old son of the League’s graphic artist and web designer, Harry Thomas, drew the cover for the May runoff edition of the Voters Guide. He saw his dad's mockup and he promised "something better." Within 10 minutes, he had a rough sketch; within an hour, he had a finished product.

Published On 4/25/2026

On April 2nd, the Bexar County Elections and Voter Engagement Advisory Committee held its first meeting to begin its work serving Bexar County Voters.

Published On 4/25/2026

The League of Women Voters Texas held its biennial convention in Corpus Christi from Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19.

Part of the convention’s order of business was to vote to approve a list of nominees to serve on the LWV TX Board beginning June 1, 2026.

Andrea Pippins' Artwork Empowers Others

Published On 3/29/2026

LWV US has collaborated with Andrea Pippins, an artist and author, to create an image that will inspire women to join the Unite and Rise movement.

Published On 3/29/2026

On Saturday, March 28, many League members participate in the No Kings March, using their voices to defend democracy.

Published On 3/27/2026

For 35 years I taught math and statistics to students at Trinity University, so education has long been an important part of my life. The League’s mission of helping citizens understand the voting process, the issues, and the candidates aligns with my strong belief in the power of education.

Let's Get Out the Vote

Published On 2/19/2026

The League of Women Voters of the San Antonio (LWVSA) Area along with 100 partner organizations are leading their first social media campaign to encourage voter participation. In an effort to increase voter turn-out for early voting, Feb. 17-27, and primary election day, Mar. 3, the League is inviting groups and individuals to help broadcast the Let’s Go Vote campaign by using ready made content, and graphics by local artists, and sister duo, Manola and Maria Ramirez.

Voting by Mail

Published On 1/31/2026

Changes to United States Postal Services' processing of mail may impact voting.

Published On 1/26/2026

My parents modeled and encouraged education, civic engagement and volunteerism. Having long appreciated League of Women Voters (LWV) efforts which combine these three values, I joined its local San Antonio chapter in 2021. Registering newly naturalized citizens to vote and assisting the Youth Voter Outreach Committee at community events and on college campuses are especially rewarding experiences.

Renew Your Membership Online!

Published On 1/25/2026

The League of Women Voters Member Portal is our unified membership system for all Leagues
and makes renewing online easy!

LWV Files Suit Over USCIS Policy Change

Published On 11/26/2025

In October, we reported that LWVSA, other Leagues and nongovernmental entities were no longer permitted to provide voter registration services at administrative naturalization ceremonies. This was due to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) adopting a new policy that banned nonpartisan, third-party voter registration organizations from participating in USCIS-led naturalization ceremonies.

League Shines Spotlight on Molly Neck

Published On 11/25/2025

My lifelong social justice journey began in high school when I founded a partnership with HEB to provide free Thanksgiving meals for families in need—a program that continues to serve my hometown decades later. I expanded on this work throughout college at Tulane University: volunteering with food banks and community kitchens in New Orleans while studying the systemic roots of hunger and poverty.

Senior Center Project

Published On 11/25/2025

Many seniors are unaware of all of the requirements to vote by mail, especially that they must apply annually.

Unite and Rise

Published On 11/24/2025

The League of Women Voters launched Unite & Rise 8.5 in May 2025. Its goal is to build a movement of 8.5 million individuals to unite and rise up against the anti-democratic actions of this administration.

The number 8.5 million is a large number, but it is the estimated number of people it would take to bring about change through nonviolent protest. This is based on the following finding from the Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights: “Nonviolent protests are twice as likely to succeed as armed conflicts . . . and those engaging a threshold of 3.5% of the population have never failed to bring about change.”

Published On 11/22/2025

The LWVSA Community Outreach Committee is launching a Voting Rights Education for the Incarcerated program to inform incarcerated and formerly incarcerated citizens of their voting rights. The League received a $5,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to fund the initiative.

The author, Trish Nicholson, is the great-great-niece of Minnie Fisher Cunningham. "Minnie Fish", as she was know by her friends, was a leader in the Texas suffragist movement. Later she was recruited to help lead the national suffragist movement because of her notable skills. Read more about this amazing Texan.

Let's Connect with Youth

Published On 11/1/2025

Are you interested in working with high school and college students to form a LWVSA Youth Council? You can help shape tomorrow's leaders.

Published On 11/1/2025

Working around the clock, the Bexar County Elections Department eliminates the backlog of voter registration applications.

Published On 9/20/2025

Recent changes in federal regulations prohibit LWVSA and other nongovernmental agencies from participating in some, but not all, naturalization ceremonies.

Published On 9/20/2025

The League's Youth Contest is one of the many ways LWVSA engages college and high school students in civics with the hope that they will become life-long voters. Tina Reck-Guerra uses her talents and passions to make the contest a success year after year.

Published On 9/1/2025

There are two bills pending in Congress that affect Americans' voting rights. Read a brief overview of the proposed legislation.

LWVSA Youth Contest

Published On 7/27/2025

LWVSA Youth Contest scholarship winner shares her experience.

Who's Keeping the League Looking Good?

Published On 7/30/2025

Ever wonder who's creating all the graphics for the League and designing the Voter's Guide? Read about Harry Thomas, a League member highlighted this month.

Consider Becoming a Poll Worker

Published On 7/26/2025

August 12th is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. Bexar County Elections Department needs people to help with elections. Find out how you can help.

The League Empowers New Citizens

Published On 7/24/2025

The League’s presence at Naturalization Ceremonies continues to be a wonderful opportunity to promote our vision and mission. We invite you to be part of these momentous ceremonies. Read on to learn about the experience and how you can become a volunteer.

Published On 7/21/2025

A daughter's story honors the legacy of her mother, the suffragists and civil rights heroes.

Good Trouble Lives On

Published On 7/15/2025

Former U.S. Representative Charlie Gonzalez remembers his fellow Congressman John Lewis, whose passing 5 years ago, on July 17, will be commemorated with a Day of Action.

The Tale of Two Organizations

Published On 6/15/2025

Jan Olsen describes how her involvement with the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center and LWVSA brought the two organizations together.

Texas-wide Influence

Published On 6/15/2025

Lauren Bick, member of LWVSA and Texas Child Welfare Issue Chair, is interviewed on Lone Star Deep Dive

Published On 6/14/2025

Local commentators have posited that voter turnout in Bexar County’s May 3, 2025, local
election was suppressed because the voting period coincided with the annual Fiesta celebration
and voters were overwhelmed by too many candidates: (27) twenty-seven running for mayor
and numerous candidates for each city council race.

Published On 6/14/2025

Analyssa Garcia joined the LWVSA Board of Directors as Secretary in March of 2025. In this role, she supports meeting coordination, documentation, and civic outreach efforts.

Donations Help the League Grow

Published On 6/15/2025

Did you know that 100% of your donation to the LWVSA stays local?

Published On 3/29/2025

The League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area Youth Outreach Team was honored by Trinity University recently.

LWVUS Launches a New Membership System

Published On 2/15/2025

The League of Women Voters (LWVUS) is switching to a new member portal for all Leagues across the country. The system is having a rolling launch throughout February. You will receive an email from the LWVUS asking you to log in to the portal for the first time. You are not being asked to renew or pay dues, only to log in and complete your member information. Your annual renewal date will remain the same.

Published On 12/9/2024

LWVSA Policy Article gives overview of economic data and considerations

Published On 12/7/2024

Collaboration Leads to Materials Available in Arabic and Pashto.

Published On 12/7/2024

The League of Women Voters (LWVUS) is switching to a new member portal for all Leagues across the country. In early February, you will receive an email from the LWVUS through ChapterSpot, the new membership system, asking you to log in to the portal for the first time.

Published On 10/12/2024

Voters Guide en Español Available Beginning October 14th

Published On 10/9/2024

Recently Naturalized Citizen Holds Voter Outreach Event

Published On 10/9/2024

Senior Project

Farewell Message from Madhu Sridhar

Published On 4/18/2024

Farewell Message from League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area President, Madhu Sridhar.

Published On 3/13/2024

The League "has a strong, long-held, member-adopted position opposing vouchers in any form, including the method proposed in SB 1," Madhu Sridhar, president of the League of Women Voters of San Antonio, said, ...

Spanish-Speaking Members Needed

Published On 2/20/2024

Help needed to review possible Spanish-language version of Voters Guide and Vote411; Spanish-speaking advocates needed for sharing important election information through media outlets

Published On 2/20/2024

LWVSA Recognized for Work Educating and Registering Voters.

LWVSA Mobilizing Young Voters

Published On 2/20/2024

The recently created Youth Voter Outreach Committee has already engaged with hundreds of students at voter registration and education tabling events across the city.

Published On 12/20/2023

Three members joined the LWVSA board this past month. They will be involved with Youth Initiative leading the Youth Voter Outreach Committee.

Published On 12/18/2023

Margaret Kanyusik and Nicole Lehmann appointed to co-chair.

In Memoriam: Evelyn Bonavita

Published On 11/20/2023

All of us at the League of Women Voters of San Antonio are saddened to learn of the recent passing of Evelyn Bonavita, a longtime member of the League. Evelyn served as president of the League of Women Voters of San Antonio. She was also the president of the Texas League. She passed away on November 12 in Austin where she had moved earlier this year.

Published On 11/14/2023

The League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area was recognized at the City Council meeting on November 9 for our work. Mayor Ron Nirenberg introduced the League as “the organization fighting a good fight for democracy for over 100 years.”

Published On 8/21/2023

LWVSA is proud to welcome Diya Contractor as Youth Coordinator for this year's Youth Initiative Contest.

New laws affect elections procedures

Published On 7/29/2023

The 88th Texas Legislature passed several laws that affect procedures in voting and elections. They go into
effect before the November 7 Constitutional Amendment election.

Published On 7/3/2023

New bipartisan laws are designed to lower rejection rates of mail-in applications and mail ballots and to improve the ability to track them. This follows the rejection of thousands of ballots after a 2021 law created new and confusing identification requirements.

Vetoes by Gov. Greg Abbott

Published On 6/20/2023

Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed 76 bills that were passed by both houses of the Texas Legislature. Here are 10 of the vetoed bills. Click on the number of the bill to see more information.

Community Outreach Has Impact

Published On 4/24/2023

Our Community Outreach volunteers are reaching thousands of voters -- we can use your help!

League Hosts Candidate Forums

Published On 4/16/2023

Candidates responded to audience questions at two candidate forums

Texas Legislature Advocacy Update

Published On 3/16/2023

The League's principles serve as our guide as we advocate in the Texas Legislature.

In Memoriam: Elaine Talarski

Published On 3/16/2023

Remembering Elaine Talarski, a longtime member and former President of the San Antonio League, who passed away in February.

Register today for the League’s 5K

Published On 3/15/2023

Join us for the League's family-friendly 5K

Legislative Action Resources

Published On 3/15/2023

LWV Texas has the resources you need to be an active and engaged constituent during this critical session of the Texas Legislature.

Get ready for the Municipal Election

Published On 3/9/2023

Prepare yourself to make informed choices when you vote in the San Antonio Municipal Election. We have the tools to help.

Published On 2/16/2023

Education funding, school safety concerns, school choice and parental rights are high on most legislators’ priority lists. Here are the issues they're discussing and some school funding bills to watch.

Published On 2/15/2023

Many bills that would make voting more difficult have been filed in the Texas Legislature this session. Here are some of the bills to watch so you can contact your legislators if they come up for a vote.

Website Login Tips for Members

Published On 1/23/2023

Our League's website has lots of helpful features to help our members stay in touch with each other and get more involved in empowering voters and defending democracy. The first step to access many of those features is to log into the website. Here are some tips to help members log in successfully.

League members join in annual MLK March

Published On 1/16/2023

Members of the League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area joined the annual 2023 MLK March on January 16, 2023.

Published On 1/13/2023

We are forming teams to interview our Bexar County state legislators. Our purpose is to get to know our state Representatives’ and Senators’ legislative priorities and plans. We have twelve legislators to interview this month, so your involvement is REALLY needed!

In Memoriam: Nancy Price

Published On 12/30/2022

Nancy Price, former president of the League of Women Voters of San Antonio Area and a long-time member, died on November 27, 2022. She helped build the platform for civic participation here in Bexar County, on which we stand so proudly today and continue to empower voters and defend democracy. A memorial service will be held January 7 at 2 p.m. at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Antonio, 7150 I-10, San Antonio, TX 78213.

Published On 11/1/2022

The League was honored during NAACP Freedom Fund Celebration for its important contributions for providing valuable information for voters in the San Antonio Community.

New T-shirts available

Published On 4/28/2026

The League of Women Voters has new t-shirts that you can order and have delivered.

Published On 5/29/2024

Prudent election reforms, such as rank choice voting, are needed to engage voters, increase voter participation, elect leaders with broader support and avoid high cost runoffs with low voter turnout.

Published On 3/13/2024

To equip young citizens, the San Antonio League of Women Voters holds an annual student essay and art contest, conducts tours and creates guides.

We must empower voters of tomorrow

Published On 1/24/2023

https://www.expressnews.com/opinion/commentary/article/Commentary-We-must-empower-voters-of-tomorrow-17708527.php

Published On 11/22/2022

"This Thanksgiving, on behalf of the League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area, I want to express my gratitude to all who fulfilled the promise of democracy by stepping up in myriad ways this past election to ensure a safe, accessible and fair election for all voters."

Published On 11/16/2022

https://www.expressnews.com/opinion/editorial/article/Editorial-miderm-voter-turnout-17587294.php

Published On 2/14/2022

To reflect broader representation in our elected officials, more mainstream voters need to participate in party primaries. Texas needs leaders who reflect the entire spectrum of ideologies and will work across the aisle to make the Legislature and other government offices more functional.

Published On 1/28/2022

LWVSAA President, Madhu Sridhar, describes how to get your vote by mail application approved.

Prepare Now to Vote Safely This Fall

Published On 8/13/2020

In her latest commentary for the San Antonio Express-News, "Prepare now to vote safely this fall," San Antonio League president Madhu Sridhar outlines the challenges to our elections created by COVID-19 and urges measures to ensure voting is "equitable, efficient, feasible, easy and safe for all" in November.

Published On 5/29/2024

The nonprofit has come along way. Under the leadership of Madhu Sridhar, the League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area has thrived. She leaves in May.

Published On 4/6/2023

Glenda Wolin, VP of Voter Services, speaks with FOX 29's "Focus on South Texas" about informing voters through Voter Guides and Vote411.org.

Published On 1/28/2022

LWVSAA President, Madhu Sridhar, talks to Express-News columnist Nancy Preyor-Johnson about why she dedicates herself to encouraging and informing active participation in government.

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