Voting advocates work to mobilize young Black voters in Texas

Who's involved

• Pam GaskinCo-founder of Houston Voting Initiative
• Erika HarrisonAttorney and social media creator
• Evan RobinsonJunior at Texas Southern University and vice president of campus NAACP chapter
• Houston Voting InitiativeNonpartisan voter resource organization

The facts

• Texas has 2.9 million Black eligible voters, about 14% of all eligible voters.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Young Black voters helped Harris County set records in primary and early voting.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Black voters make up about one-fifth of Texas likely Democratic primary voters and 11% to 13% of the general electorate.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Harris County has the state's largest Black population and one of the country's largest.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• Pam Gaskin Younger generation is ready to take the reins in voting advocacy.^{1 2}
• Erika Harrison There is a changing of the guard but generational differences remain in approach.^{1 2}
• Evan Robinson There has been too much foolishness.¹