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Felicia Miyakawa

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President, League of Women Voters of Williamson County (Texas)! Amateur naturalist and native plant enthusiast. Refugee from Academia. Not from around here.

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The SAVE Act failed to pass last year because of nationwide public opposition. Now it’s back, and Congress should reject it again. Add your voice: bit.ly/4tmVIor

22.02.2026 19:03 πŸ‘ 276 πŸ” 180 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 6
Poster with Information about being a poll monitor. Poll Monitors are non-partisan volunteers that serve as the eyes and ears on the ground, outside of polling locations. Poll Monitors aim to protect voters from intimidation or misinformation at polling locations. Virtual trainings are offered on Tuesdays at 6 and Saturdays at 10. The phone number for collection protection is 866-OUR-VOTE.

Poster with Information about being a poll monitor. Poll Monitors are non-partisan volunteers that serve as the eyes and ears on the ground, outside of polling locations. Poll Monitors aim to protect voters from intimidation or misinformation at polling locations. Virtual trainings are offered on Tuesdays at 6 and Saturdays at 10. The phone number for collection protection is 866-OUR-VOTE.

#wilcotx @lwvwilco.bsky.social needs volunteers to help with non-partisan poll monitoring during Early Voting and on Election Day. Poll Monitor Virtual Training for the 2026 March Primaries begins on Feb. 3rd and runs through Feb. 28th. Learn more and sign up here: www.mobilize.us/commoncause/...

13.02.2026 11:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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You can use this information to contact your Senators. Please do it! 2/

04.02.2026 20:57 πŸ‘ 148 πŸ” 117 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 11

😑😑😑😑😑

04.02.2026 13:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Texas state reps and senators only get per diem, no salary, even when in session. They continue to work on constituent services, as well as on interim charges determined by Lt. governor.

01.02.2026 11:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Poster with dates and locations for voter registration events in the coming week.

Poster with dates and locations for voter registration events in the coming week.

The deadline to register to vote is Feb 2. Here’s where @lwvwilco.bsky.social will be registering voters this week! Get β€˜er done, Texas! #vote #primaryelection #lwvwilco

25.01.2026 17:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes! I love cooking with broccoli leaves!

18.01.2026 00:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 USPS POSTMARK RULES HAVE CHANGED! 🚨

The USPS has changed how postmarks work, and it could impact mail-in ballots.
❌ Old: mail that has been RECEIVED by the post office.
βœ… New: mail that has been PROCESSED by the post office.

πŸ“¬ Postmark β‰  day you mail it anymore!

15.01.2026 18:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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TEXANS: ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE AT YOUR CURRENT ADDRESS? Register or update your info by February 2 in order to vote in the March primary. More info here: buff.ly/dD5ftME

13.01.2026 16:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our online Lunch & Learn With The League series begins Wednesday! You'll learn what's on the election schedule in 2026, with time for discussion and questions. These sessions will NOT be recorded, so bring your lunch and join us live from 12-1pm.

Sign up & get full schedule: www.LWVWilco.org

12.01.2026 16:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Six diverse volunteers folding pieces of paper into small informational packets called zines. Volunteers are standing and sitting around a table, smiling and laughing.

Six diverse volunteers folding pieces of paper into small informational packets called zines. Volunteers are standing and sitting around a table, smiling and laughing.

Piles of finished zines.

Piles of finished zines.

One of the very fun things we did yesterday at our @lwvwilco.bsky.social volunteer celebration: we made hundreds of zines to get info about the March 3 primary election in the community. LOVE THIS TEAM! #lwvwilco #vote #2026primary

12.01.2026 12:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Easily one of the worst movies of all time. We loved it.

06.01.2026 17:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

WORD!! #9LC

24.12.2025 16:26 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

SPEEDBOATS! Whee! #9LC

24.12.2025 16:16 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s hilarious in my house right now with 2 musicologists! πŸ˜‚ #9LC

24.12.2025 16:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hubs and I just made raita real quick. #9LC

24.12.2025 15:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

WORD!

24.12.2025 14:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

IMANI πŸ™ŒπŸ½πŸ™ŒπŸ½

24.12.2025 11:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Georgetown ISD made an excellent choice. We are grateful to all of our members who helped us campaign for this naming opportunity. We honor her legacy by doggedly registering and educating voters and fighting for democracy. #Lwvwilco #lwvtexas #vote #suffrage #GeorgetownISD

18.12.2025 13:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

From GISD announcement: "Ames played a pivotal role in expanding voting rights for women locally and across Texas and later became a leading voice in the anti-lynching movement in the American South."

18.12.2025 13:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Jessie founded the Georgetown Equal Suffrage League in 1916. In the run-up to the 1918 primary election--the first time women were able to vote in Texas--she helped register 3,800 Wilco women to vote in just 17 days. She later became the first statewide president of the @lwvtexas.bsky.social

18.12.2025 13:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Black and white portrait of Jessie Daniel Ames, a middle aged white woman with dark hair in an updo. She is wearing a white dress and is in profile, looking at the photographer.

Black and white portrait of Jessie Daniel Ames, a middle aged white woman with dark hair in an updo. She is wearing a white dress and is in profile, looking at the photographer.

🧡This week, Georgetown ISD announced that its newest elementary school will be named after Jessie Daniel Ames. Here’s why we, @lwvwilco.bsky.social are THRILLED!

18.12.2025 13:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The official global celebration of generosity is tomorrow, but you don't have to wait to make your donation! Get in on the Giving Tuesday action and support the work of LWV Wilco here: buff.ly/qTRKQtn

01.12.2025 16:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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LEANDER: You have an election and early voting starts today! Get candidate information in the LWV Voter Guide at Vote411.org.

01.12.2025 16:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Your gift can DOUBLE when you make an early donation to our Giving Tuesday event! Matching funds are helping us expand our reach as we educate voters and defend democracy in Williamson County and beyond. Give here: buff.ly/Y7VGius

24.11.2025 14:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic from KXAN showing early voter turnout in the November 2025 election for 15 Central Texas counties. Numbers range from 4.2% in Lee County to 14.3% in Llano County.

Graphic from KXAN showing early voter turnout in the November 2025 election for 15 Central Texas counties. Numbers range from 4.2% in Lee County to 14.3% in Llano County.

Graphic with pointing finger that says β€œGo vote. No, seriously, go.”

Graphic with pointing finger that says β€œGo vote. No, seriously, go.”

Williamson county, you’re breaking my heart. Voting is a free way to show care for your community. Take advantage of LWV resources (vote411.org) and GO VOTE ON TUESDAY. #vote411 #vote #wilcotx #lwvwilco

02.11.2025 12:43 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Be a voter, be a ✨star!✨

23.10.2025 16:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image of a sign that says β€œthis is your sign to go vote.”

Image of a sign that says β€œthis is your sign to go vote.”

After 3 days of early voting, my county has had 1.6% turnout of registered voters. Dismal. Please go #vote. We have a ton of resources at Lwvwilco.org.

23.10.2025 10:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Two smiling people with light skin, both wearing dark sunglasses. It’s a very sunny day. They are standing in front of a public library graced with a large hippo statue. They are both wearing stickers that say I voted early.

Two smiling people with light skin, both wearing dark sunglasses. It’s a very sunny day. They are standing in front of a public library graced with a large hippo statue. They are both wearing stickers that say I voted early.

Spouse and I voted this morning. Get out there, Texas! #vote #voteearly #vote411

21.10.2025 18:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Picture of a table with stacks of completed yellow voter registration forms. A volunteer is sorting the forms into different piles.

Picture of a table with stacks of completed yellow voter registration forms. A volunteer is sorting the forms into different piles.

2 perpetually silly women standing in front of a REGISTER TO VOTE HERE sign. One woman wears a sun hat with lots of voting related buttons. She has light skin and sunglasses and is smiling. The other woman is wearing a VOTE baseball cap and sunglasses. She is sticking her tongue out like she belongs in a metal band. It’s clear they have been friends for years.

2 perpetually silly women standing in front of a REGISTER TO VOTE HERE sign. One woman wears a sun hat with lots of voting related buttons. She has light skin and sunglasses and is smiling. The other woman is wearing a VOTE baseball cap and sunglasses. She is sticking her tongue out like she belongs in a metal band. It’s clear they have been friends for years.

My job at #NoKings in Austin yesterday was registering voters and engaging people to volunteer with LWV. Estimated crowd of 30K. We had several orgs registering voters. Our table registered 130. Shout out to the organizers! This was a peaceful event, very well run.

19.10.2025 09:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0