:The Right to be Heard," used by permission of the Norman Rockwell Family Foundation.
In the coming months, people who don't believe in democracy or your rights will expect you to forego your power and just get over it. They will dismiss you and tell you everything is just fine. Don't forget who you are. You are the product of the first nation based not on tribe or race or monarchy or religion, but based on the idea that we are all equal. You have in your DNA the bold ideals of free people whose forbears struggled and fought and died, not just for the idea of democracy but for a true love and commitment to each other. There are people who want to destroy that love and commitment and make us hate and distrust each other. But we will build a community that resists that effort every day and in every way, and we will win.
The mission of NEBCD is to encourage an educated electorate and get out the vote.
What you should know about the Runoff Elections.
Texas has a history of a dismal turnout rate in primary elections. Less than18% of registered voters cast a ballot this year.
That's a disappointing statistic, but also an opportunity for Democrats if they can turn out voters for the primaries and use that turn out to prime Democrats to turn out for the mid-term General Election in November to beat Republicans.
Early voting runs from May 16-20.
Election Day is May 24.
If you voted in a party primary in March, you can vote only in that same party’s runoff.
Voters who didn't cast a ballot in the primary can vote in either party’s runoff.
Go to the Texas Tribune website to learn more about who's on the ballot.
Texas has new voting districts. Click here to see where yours is.