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Our Mission & Vision

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.

Election Resources

Everything You Need to Vote

Register to VoteStart your Texas voter registration at VoteTexas.gov.Check Your RegistrationConfirm your voter registration status with the Texas Secretary of State.

County Election Information and Sample Ballots

Hidalgo CountyCounty election information and sample ballots.Cameron CountyCounty election information and sample ballots.Starr CountyCounty election information and sample ballots.Willacy CountyCounty election information and sample ballots.

New Research

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.

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2024 Voter Turnout

Rio Grande Valley (4 counties)48.5%
Statewide (Texas)61.2%

A gap of roughly 11–13 points has held steady since 2016 — this is a structural pattern, not a single-year dip.

Election Day 2026

Find Your Early Voting Location

November 3, 2026 General Election — early voting October 19–30. Choose your county and click a map pin to see voting hours, the address, and directions.

54 early-voting locations across available counties. Click a pin for details.

Open the interactive map to view early voting location pins and details.

Locations and hours checked against county early-voting notices on October 4, 2026. Notices may change; confirm the official notice before traveling. Vote in the county where you are registered. Pins are approximate; use the address and directions for the exact entrance.

For Organizations & Leaders

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

Tell us how your organization would like to work with AACT NOW. This is a nonbinding inquiry, not a formal partnership commitment.

Your contact details will be shared with the AACT NOW team to respond to this inquiry.

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OUR PARTNERS

TRUSTED BY LEADERS ACROSS THE VALLEY

DHR Health logoDHR HealthSouth Texas College logoSouth Texas CollegeLone Star National Bank logoLone Star National BankCity of McAllen logoCity of McAllenLUPE logoLUPEBert Ogden Auto Group logoBert Ogden Auto GroupRGV Partnership logoRGV PartnershipUnidos US logoUnidos US
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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.

VoteAACT Now volunteers and ambassadors in the Rio Grande Valley

It’s Time

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Contact Us

Address612 Nolana Ave, Suite 430 McAllen, TX 78504Phone+1 956-664-2228Emailinfo@aactnow.org