The Republican and Democratic National Conventions have concluded, and the November 5 election is fast approaching, with key local races in North Texas also on the ballot.
Look at this previously published article from The Dallas Express to ensure you are ready to vote: Election Day Is Approaching: Things To Know To Make Sure Your Vote Counts.
To vote in Texas, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of the county where you register, and at least 18 years old on Election Day, WFAA reported.
Additionally, you cannot be a convicted felon (unless you’ve completed your sentence and probation) or declared mentally incapacitated by a court.
The deadline to register to vote was October 7, so the window has closed. However, you can register for future elections online using the Texas Secretary of State’s portal or by mailing a printed application to your local election office.
For mail-in voting, eligibility includes being 65 or older, having a disability, being expected to give birth near Election Day, being absent from the county during voting periods, or being confined in jail while still eligible to vote, WFAA reported.
To request a ballot by mail, you can download the application from the Texas Secretary of State’s website, visit their office, or contact your local early voting clerk.
You must provide your Texas driver’s license number, personal ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number on the application. The deadline to submit your application to vote by mail is October 25.
Mail-in ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on November 5 if not postmarked or by November 6 if postmarked by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Early voting begins on Monday, October 21, and ends on November 1, giving voters an extended period to cast their ballots before Election Day.
Still unsure if you are going to vote? Read this article by The Dallas Express: Why Vote?