Join 3/9 NLIHC’s Our Homes, Our Votes Webinar Series - "Building Voting Power Locally: How Local Elections Set the Stage for 2026"
Mar 02, 2026
By Tia Turner, NLIHC Project Manager, Our Homes, Our Votes
National Low Income Housing Coalition’s Our Homes, Our Votes (OHOV) campaign is a nonpartisan initiative to boost voter turnout among low-income renters and elevate housing as an election issue.
Register today and join us on March 9 at 3:00 pm ET for the next session in the 2026 Our Homes, Our Votes monthly webinar series: “Building Voting Power Locally: How Local Elections Set the Stage for 2026.” This webinar will highlight how local and state advocacy efforts shape housing policy outcomes and help build the civic infrastructure necessary to drive turnout in federal elections. Participants will learn how local engagement strengthens long-term voter participation and advances housing justice priorities.
The session will feature partners working on the ground to build civic participation and remove barriers to voting. New PA Project will share insights on building durable civic engagement infrastructure at the local and state levels, including strategies to engage historically underrepresented voters, strengthen community partnerships, and connect local and state election participation to broader policy outcomes. VoteRiders will also join the call to discuss recent ballot initiatives and legislative efforts related to voter ID requirements, including emerging state-level proposals often referred to as “mini SAVE Acts.” They will provide practical guidance on how organizations can help the communities they serve navigate voter ID requirements and ensure eligible voters can successfully cast a ballot for this year’s elections.
This webinar series is critical to the campaign’s mission of ensuring renters are fairly represented in our democracy at a time when renters remain severely underrepresented in our political process. The series equips advocates with proven, effective resources such as election protection and voter registration activities while confronting emerging challenges such as the rise of misinformation and escalating present day threats to voter engagement.
Register for the webinar series here!
Watch previous webinars here!
NLIHC’s Our Homes, Our Votes 2026 Webinar Series Schedule
March 9
“Building Voting Power Locally: How Local Elections Set the Stage for 2026”: Connects local civic action to federal election turnout. The event explains the influence of municipal seats (mayor, city council, county commissioners) on housing policy.
April 13
“Protecting Voting Rights: Strengthening Democracy Through Local Housing Advocacy”: This event frames how housing advocacy supports democratic participation and introduces foundational concepts before the Supreme Court webinar in May.
May 11
“Understanding Louisiana v. Callais: What the Supreme Court Decision Means for Housing & Democracy”: This event provides a legal breakdown of the decision and implications for nonpartisan voter engagement.
June 8
“Mobilizing Voters After Louisiana v. Callais: Nonpartisan Action Steps for 2026”: This event provides concrete, practical voter outreach strategies following the Court’s ruling.
July 13
“What’s Next for Housing Advocates After Louisiana v. Callais?”: This event explains the Court ruling’s implementation, state barriers, and opportunities.
August 10
- “Voter Registration 2026: Tools, Rules & Strategies for Low-Income Renters”: Updated version of 2024’s popular training; includes compliance reminders and renter-specific best practices.
September 14
- “Combating Misinformation: Equipping Housing Advocates as Trusted Messengers in 2026”: Updated framing for 2026, focusing on disinformation targeting renters.
October 12
- “GOTV for Housing Advocates: Mobilizing Voters in the Final Weeks Before Election Day”: This event provides concrete, field-ready mobilization tactics.
November 2
- “Election Protection: Ensuring Voter Access & Overcoming Suppression in 2026”: This event covers how to protect voters, troubleshoot issues, and support communities.