Voting for the November special elections is now open!
Those running for state and county/local government positions are on the ballot. Ballotpedia is a great user-friendly resource to find information on the individuals running for office in your area.
To vote, you need to be registered, which you can check here, and have a valid photo ID that is current or expired less than four years ago. The accepted forms of ID include:
- Texas driver’s license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
- Texas election ID certificate
- Texas personal ID card
- Texas handgun license
- U.S. military ID with photo
- U.S. citizenship certificate with photograph
- U.S. passport
Suppose you don’t have an ID and cannot obtain one due to a reasonable impediment. In that case, you’ll need to sign a sworn statement that there is a reason why you don’t have any of the accepted IDs and present one of the following:
- Certified birth certificate
- Valid voter registration certificate
- A current utility bill, government check, bank statement, or paycheck
- Government document with your name and address.
Those ages 65 or older, disabled, expected to give birth soon, or unable to be in their registered county during early voting and election day can mail in their ballot. Voting by mail is an excellent option for college students not able to be in their registered county while at school.
To vote by mail, fill out an application and send it to your correct election administrator by the end of business day October 28th. Pay close attention to all instructions during this process to ensure your ballot is accepted.
Every vote counts, so make sure to use yours! More information on polling locations and dates is below.