Even in a non-election year, the decisions made in our statehouses and communities have lasting impacts on our daily lives. As we look toward the 2026 midterm elections, now is the time to strengthen our collective readiness and deepen our civic engagement. This conversation will explore what communities across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana can do today to prepare for tomorrow. Together, we will examine how to build civic literacy, hold leaders accountable between elections, and ensure that our voices remain strong and informed. Participants will walk away with practical tools and strategies for fostering sustained community power. What we do today determines the influence we carry into tomorrow.