About Our Founder

Louis A. Bedford, IV

Louis A. Bedford, IV is an accomplished lawyer, committed community leader, and passionate advocate for voting rights and civic engagement. Born and raised in Texas, he developed a deep appreciation for the importance of democracy and the role of public service in creating positive change.

After earning his undergraduate degree, Louis attended the University of Texas School of Law, where he excelled academically and developed a strong interest in civil rights and social justice. He quickly gained valuable experience through internships and legal clinics, and upon graduation, he set his sights on using his skills to make a difference in his community.

Louis began his career working with the Texas Civil Rights Project as part of the Election Protection Coalition, where he helped to facilitate a nonpartisan Election Protection hotline for voters. Through this work, he gained invaluable insights into the challenges facing voters and the importance of protecting their rights.

Today, Louis is an Attorney at Law with West & Associates LLP, a respected law firm with a focus on civil litigation, election law, and voting rights. He also serves as Legal Counsel for the Office of Texas State Senator Royce West, where he provides legal guidance and support on a wide range of issues.

In addition to his professional work, Louis is deeply involved in his community and is dedicated to promoting civic engagement and political participation. He is currently appointed to serve as a Clerk for Dallas County Elections Central Count Station, where he helps oversee the counting and processing of ballots during elections. He is sits of the advisory boards of multiple community organizations and has worked to establish a county-wide voter protection program in Dallas County.

Through his work, Louis has demonstrated a deep commitment to promoting voting rights and ensuring that every eligible voter has a voice in our democracy. He is a passionate advocate for social justice, and his dedication to public service has inspired countless others to get involved and make a difference in their communities.

Our Founder in the News

  • Dallas Leaders Should Take a Closer Look at Infrastructure Deserts.

    BY LOUIS A. BEDFORD, IV, DALLAS MORNING NEWS

    06/15/2023

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  • Bigotry Is Bigger in Texas

    BY LOUIS A. BEDFORD, IV, THE TEXAS OBSERVER

    05/04/2023

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  • Book Bans Are Un-American.

    BY LOUIS A. BEDFORD, IV, DALLAS MORNING NEWS

    03/04/2023

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  • This Black History Month, Let's Remember All Our History.

    BY LOUIS A. BEDFORD, IV, DALLAS MORNING NEWS

    02/11/2023

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  • Taking a Chance to Survive: Immigration Then and Now.

    BY LOUIS A. BEDFORD, IV, DALLAS MORNING NEWS

    01/20/2023

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  • Dallas ISD School Named for County's First Black Judge Is Progress, but Not the Destination.

    BY LOUIS A. BEDFORD, IV, DALLAS MORNING NEWS

    05/01/2022

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  • Dallas County Republican Mail-in Ballots Were ‘Hand Duplicated

    BY PHILIP JANKOWSKI, DALLAS MORNING NEWS

    04/08/2022

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  • Appeals Court Rules Texas Secretary of State Cannot Be Sued over State Voting Laws.

    BY SHAUN RABB, FOX 4 NEWS

    03/19/2022

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  • Acceptable Forms of Identification in Texas When Heading to the Polls.

    BY MIKE JIMINEZ, KVEO

    10/27/2020

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  • Texas Is a 'Voter Suppression' State and One of the Hardest Places to Vote. Will It Help Trump Win?

    BY ALEXANDRA VILLARREAL, THE GUARDIAN

    09/18/2020

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  • The Homeless Have Voting Rights but Face Many Hurdles.

    BY ALAN GREENBLATT, THE GOVERNING

    09/01/2020

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  • Opinion: Make New County Elections Office Accountable.

    BY JUDSON ROBINSON III and FRANCES VALDEZ, HOUSTON CHRONICLE

    08/19/2020

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  • Evictions across US Raise Concerns about Voting Process.

    BY ALAN GREENBLATT, VOA

    08/15/2020

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  • The Oldest, the Lowest, the Slowest’: Why Voting Isn't Easy for Homeless People in Texas.

    BY BEN ROWEN, TEXAS MONTHLY

    03/03/2020

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Fight For Your Voice

Our founder is a passionate advocate for voting rights and has created a series of videos on the topic. His videos aim to inform and educate people about the importance of exercising their right to vote and the various challenges that exist in the voting system.

Affiliations

  • Ba6e

  • Blue Texas

  • Debtless, NFP

  • GOTV Texas

  • Tri-Cities NAACP

  • New Leaders Council - Dallas

  • Power the Vote

  • TDLA

  • Junior Achievement - Dallas