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Why wait? Austin's I Voted Perks Guide for National Vote Early Day, Tuesday October 27: 47 Austin spots with deals for anyone wearing an I Voted sticker. Early voting 7am to 7pm through Friday October 30.
Today · National Vote Early Day
Tue Oct 27 — 47 spots across Austin

Why wait? Austin’s “I Voted” Perks Guide

These Austin businesses aren’t waiting until Election Day to celebrate civic participation, and neither should you. Free tacos, coffee, drinks, fitness classes, Lime rides and more, all day today.

Open to anyone wearing an “I Voted” sticker. No proof of voting required, and you don’t have to vote to get a deal. Offers as posted by each business; check their page before you go.

Pinot, Pizza & Politics poster: The ballot as a group project. Wednesday, October 28, 6 to 9 pm at Show Me Pizza, 2809 S 1st St, Austin. Free pizza; buy your own beverage at the restaurant.
Featured · Education · Free pizza
Wed Oct 28, 6–9pm — Show Me Pizza, Austin

Pinot, Pizza & Politics

The ballot as a group project. Built for procrastinators: show up unprepared and we'll spend 1.5 hours researching the races together, then present to each other. FREE pizza at Show Me Pizza, 2809 S 1st St. BYOB here means buy your own beverage from Show Me Pizza. Please don't bring drinks from outside.

Pups to the Polls poster, presented by Dogland and Texas Voter Project: bring your dog to a voting center and get free dog treats and special I Voted stickers. Early voting October 19 to 30, Election Day November 3.
Featured · Turnout · Dog-friendly
Oct 19 – Nov 3 — Austin vote centers, with Dogland

Pups to the Polls

Bring your dog to the polls! Two-hour #PupsToThePolls selfie stops at vote centers with free dog treats and “I Voted” bandanas. Coming up: Tue 10/27, 3–5pm, Carver Branch Library · Wed 10/28, 3–5pm, South Austin Rec Center · Thu 10/29, 3–5pm, Carver Branch Library · Thu 10/29, 5:30–9pm, Tiniest Dog Party in Texas at Hotel Vegas (21+) · Tue 11/3 (Election Day), 5–7pm, Twin Oaks Branch Library.

Race to the Polls poster, hosted by Texas Voter Project and The Flock: October 22. Pit Stop: vote at Carver Branch Library, 1161 Angelina St, before 7 PM. Starting Line: The Flower Shop, 1300 E 7th St, at 7 PM. Show your I Voted sticker for specials at every stop.
Featured · Turnout · 21+
Thu Oct 22 — Vote by 7pm, Starting Line at 7pm — East Austin

Race to the Polls

Hit the Pit Stop at Carver Branch Library (1161 Angelina St) and vote before polls close at 7, then meet us at the Starting Line: The Flower Shop, 1300 E 7th St, at 7pm. Specials at every stop, open to everyone: The Flower Shop, Mola, Riviere, Coquito, Shangri-La, Latchkey, Mother's Ruin, Lucky Duck, and Low Down Lounge. Free photo booth at The Flower Shop. Hosted with The Flock.

Voter Fest 2026 poster: Saturday, Oct. 24, 11am to 2pm, Central Machine Works, 4824 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin. Free and open to the public.
Featured · Free & open to the public
Sat Oct 24, 11am–2pm — Central Machine Works, Austin

Voter Fest 2026

The only Saturday of early voting, and we're throwing it a party. Run to the polls, live music, a line dancing lesson, DJs, free tacos, Pups to the Polls with Dogland, and nonpartisan voting info, all at 4824 E Cesar Chavez St.

The Your Vote Is Sexy print by Shelton Art Co: hand-drawn red lips on blue with yellow lettering Registration → Turnout
Sep 16 – Nov 3 — Ongoing
Your Vote Is Sexy Raffle

A campaign-length raffle with Shelton Art Co — one winner takes home a custom print.

Registration
Sat Oct 3, 6:30–9pm · Sun Oct 4, 4:30–7pm — San Antonio
Diners, Dives & VR Drives

Civic trivia nights at Knockout (1420 N. Main Ave.) — register to vote before the Oct 5 deadline, and play for a $100 bar tab.

Run to the Polls Strava challenge flyer: a running I Voted sticker in sneakers Deadline extended
Oct 19 – Election Day, Nov 3 at 7pm — Countywide (via Strava)
Run to the Polls: Win a Pair of ASICS Megablasts

Now extended through Election Day! Run to a Travis County polling place, snap a selfie with the signs, and post it on Strava or Instagram tagging @texasvoterproject with #RunToThePollsATX. Every post is a raffle entry to win a brand-new pair of ASICS Megablasts.

Education
Oct 7, 5–7pm — Nacogdoches, SFA
The White House Effect: Community Screening

A free film screening and conversation on what oil and gas decisions mean for East Texas — with Este Poder and Commission Shift.

Education
Thu Oct 15, 7–10pm — Future Front, Austin
Documentaries, Drinks & Discussions

A Joy Resistance Social Club screening and discussion on Obergefell v. Hodges and the 14th Amendment at Future Front (1900 E. 12th St.) — beer, wine, and popcorn provided.

Education → Turnout
Sun Oct 18, 10am–3pm — East End Ballroom, Austin
Beats & Ballots

A morning spin with purpose — DJ sets, local vendors, crafts, a photobooth, drink specials, and voter education, with URGE and Joy Resistance Network.

Education
Oct 19, 9–11am — Austin Recreation Center (TBC)
Barriers to Voting Obstacle Course

A HYROX-style fitness challenge where every station is a real barrier to voting, at an early voting site so you can vote right after.

Turnout · 21+
Thu Oct 29, 5:30–9pm — Hotel Vegas, Austin
Pups to the Polls at Hotel Vegas’ Tiniest Dog Party in Texas

We’re bringing Pups to the Polls to the Hotel Vegas Kennel Club’s Halloween party on the Hotel Patio (1500 E 6th St). Find our table for free nonpartisan voter resources and our brand-new “Hot Dogs Vote” stickers. Doggie costume contest at 8pm, DJs, a witch market and Halloween cocktails. Free entry, 21+.

Turnout
Mon Nov 2, 7pm — Austin (location TBA)
The Young Vote: Community Screening

The night before Election Day, watch The Young Vote, the PBS documentary featuring TVP founder Sophia DeLoretto-Chudy, then stay for a conversation and make your plan to vote.

Recently Wrapped

The Make Austin Accessible parking petition has closed — residents signed on, picked the changes they wanted to see, and showed up to the city council vote. Read more on the Get Involved page's advocacy tier.

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Friends gathered in a kitchen with a sample ballot and campaign mailers
Attend Tier
Pinot, Pizza & Politics

Rotates to Primaries / Propositions depending on the election

Divide-and-conquer ballot prep — everyone researches one race, presents their pick in 2 minutes, and we build a shared voter guide together over pizza and BYO pinot.

Guests gathered around a table playing Don't Talk About Politics
Attend Tier
Don't Talk About Politics

District-by-district board game nights where candidates and voters meet as equals — no campaigning. D3 and D5 done; D1, D9, and D8 next.

Friends toasting at the bar during the Election Night Bar Crawl
Attend Tier
Election Night Bar Crawl

Neighborhood bar crawls in Zilker, Bouldin Creek, and Barton Hills.

Austin's Election Day Happy Hour Guide flyer, both pages
Vote Tier
Election Day Happy Hour Guide

Partner discounts at local bars and restaurants for anyone with an "I Voted" sticker.

Group photo at the range for Girls, Gays & Guns
Attend Tier
Girls, Gays & Guns

A firearm training day at the range for South Austin's LGBTQ+ community and women — learn, practice, and teach gun safety together, no experience required.

Sophia speaking during Public Communication at an Austin City Council meeting
Advocate Tier
Make Austin Accessible

The parking petition — residents signed on, picked the changes they wanted to see, and showed up to the city council vote.

Neighbors at picnic tables on a bar patio during a voter registration trivia night, with a demo voting machine set up nearby
Attend Tier
Diners, Dives & VR Drives

Sept 16 & 25 in Austin

Civic trivia nights on bar patios — a demo voting machine to try, partners registering voters at the next table, and a reason to stay for another round.

Runners posing with flags and vote signs at the Run to Register photo booth
Attend Tier
Run to Register

Sept 30 at Hi Sign Brewing, Austin · with Body Art Run Club

A run-club scavenger hunt with voter registration on site, a free photo booth, and an ACL ticket giveaway — patriotic colors encouraged.

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