Democracy in Action — a partnership with grassroots, nonpartisan organizations focused on voter education, activation, and mobilization

Democracy in Action – A Nonpartisan Coalition

Democracy In Action

Democracy in Action unites the National Civil Rights Museum, the Shelby County Voter Alliance, and community partners across Memphis in a shared push to expand voter participation among historically underrepresented voters. Through canvassing, phone and text banking, civic education, and trusted-messenger outreach, these partners are building a unified, nonpartisan campaign that runs through Election Day.

Featured Museum Event

Trick or Vote. Trunk or Treat. Saturday, October 31, 5 to 7 p.m. Food, music, games, and treats. Free family-friendly event.
  • Date
    Saturday, October 31, 2026
    Time
    5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
    Admission
    Free
    Where
    National Civil Rights Museum

    Kids trick-or-treat at the Museum. A DJ and a food truck are on site, and adults can confirm registration and leave with a plan to vote.

    See Details for Trick or Vote

Election Day Hub

  • Date

    November 3, 2026

  • Location

    National Civil Rights Museum

  • Admission

    Free and open to the community

Join us at the Museum on Election Day for voting information, registration assistance, transportation resources, and other ways to take part in your community.

Coalition Partners

  • Votes for All
  • MICAH — Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope
  • Shelby County Voter Alliance
  • Stand for Children Tennessee

Partner Events & Activations

Democracy in Action is part of a larger community effort. Throughout the campaign, Democracy in Action partners will host events and activities in neighborhoods, faith communities, schools, college campuses, and other community spaces.

  • 01

    Votes for All / Memphis for All

    Engage with neighborhood-based voter outreach, canvassing, and community conversations designed to help residents understand what’s on the ballot and make a plan to vote.

  • 02

    MICAH

    Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope

    Faith communities will host voter registration efforts, postcard-writing parties, and other civic engagement activities through congregations and community networks.

  • 03

    Stand for Children Tennessee

    Connect civic participation with the issues affecting children, families, schools, and communities, with opportunities to engage voters and encourage participation.

  • 04

    National Civil Rights Museum

    Host venue

    The Museum will serve as a central hub for Democracy in Action, bringing partners and community members together for voter information, civic engagement, and opportunities to get involved.

Upcoming Partner Events

Here are some ways you can take action.

Watch – Democracy in Action

More Ways to Take Action

Leading up to Election Day, Democracy in Action partners will coordinate opportunities including:

  • Voter registration and education events
  • Door-to-door and phone canvassing
  • Postcard-writing parties
  • Text-banking sessions
  • College campus voter registration and outreach
  • Peer-to-peer and affinity-group digital organizing
  • Community media events and activations
  • Election Hub events offering voting information, registration assistance, and transportation resources

Check back for upcoming partner events, dates, locations, and registration information.

Join us November 3

Visit the Election Day Hub at the National Civil Rights Museum for voting information and community resources.

Voter Resources