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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Texas May 3 Election Day guide: Houston voting locations, hours, what's on the ballot
The Brief Election Day is Saturday, May 3, in Texas. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Local bond issues, school board seats and other municipal positions are up for grabs. HOUSTON - In Texas, the May Joint and Special Election is an opportunity for voters to participate in local governance by selecting officials such as city council members, school board trustees, and other municipal representatives. Election Day is Saturday, May 3, 2025. Here's what you need to know. In order to vote in Texas, you must be 18 years or older and be registered to vote. In Texas, you must register to vote by the 30th day before Election Day. The deadline to register to vote in the May 3 election was April 3. What you can do You can check your voter registration status on the Texas Secretary of State website, here. Any registered voter may vote in-person on Election Day in the county where they are registered. Some Texas counties allow voters to go to any polling location in that county, but some require voters to visit an assigned precinct. Click the link below or visit the Am I Registered portal on the Secretary of State's website to find polling locations available to you. Harris County Fort Bend County Montgomery County If you have questions about your ballot, voting locations, or anything else, ask your county election office. Brazoria County | Fort Bend County | Galveston County | Harris County | Matagorda County | Montgomery County | Wharton County The polls in Texas are open from 7 a.m. on the date of the election until 7 p.m. Anyone in line at the time the polls close will be allowed to cast their ballot. As you head to your polling location, you may want to know how long the wait is. Well, we've got that figured out for you thanks to Click here to view the current wait times. Ballots can differ by county due to county elections. Therefore, you have to be sure you're looking at the ballot for your specific county. Below we have links to where to find the sample ballots for counties in the Houston-area. HARRIS COUNTY FORT BEND COUNTY MONTGOMERY COUNTY GALVESTON COUNTY BRAZORIA COUNTY WHARTON COUNTY MATAGORDA COUNTY The Texas Secretary of State has a breakdown of how many voters have gone to the polls to cast their ballot during early voting. Click here to view additional information. In order to vote in person during early voting or on election day, Texas voters will be asked to present an acceptable form of photo ID. Here is a list of the acceptable forms of photo ID: Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS Texas Handgun License issued by DPS United States Military Identification Card containing the person's photograph United States Citizenship Certificate containing the person's photograph United States Passport (book or card) Here is a list of the supporting forms of ID that can be presented if the voter does not possess an acceptable form of photo identification and cannot reasonably obtain one: Copy or original of a government document that shows the voter's name and address, including the voter's voter registration certificate Copy of or original current utility bill Copy of or original bank statement Copy of or original government check Copy of or original paycheck Copy of or original of (a) a certified domestic (from a U.S. state or territory) birth certificate or (b) a document confirming birth admissible in a court of law which establishes the voter's identity (which may include a foreign birth document) For more information on acceptable forms of ID and what you can do if you do not have one, click here. The Source Information in this article is from the Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery County websites, the Texas Secretary of State website, and previous FOX 26 Houston coverage.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Early Voting in North Texas: What you need to know
The Brief Early voting for the local city council races, school board trustees, and special elections begins on Tuesday, April 22. Early voting runs through April 29. Election Day is May 3. DALLAS - In Texas, the May Joint and Special Election is an opportunity for voters to participate in local governance by selecting officials such as city council members, school board trustees, and other municipal representatives. Any registered voter may vote early in person. Early voting for the May 3, 2025 election begins on April 22 and ends on April 29. In most North Texas counties, you may vote at any early voting location in your county of registration. To double-check in your specific county, visit the Am I Registered portal on the Secretary of State's website during the early voting period. It will list the locations where you can vote early. Tuesday, April 22 to Friday, April 25 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 26 - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 27 - 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, April 28 to Tuesday, April 29 - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 to Friday, April 25 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 26 - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 27 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, April 28 to Tuesday, April 29 - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 to Saturday, April 26 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 27 - Closed Monday, April 28 to Tuesday, April 29 - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 to Saturday, April 26 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 27 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, April 28 to Tuesday, April 29 - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 to Friday, April 25 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 26 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27 - No Voting Monday, April 28 to Tuesday, April 29 - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Your assigned polling place is based on where you live. Visit your county's election page for the polling locations and sample ballots. You will also be able to find election day voting locations by visiting the state's webpage, which will be populated with voting sites a few days before election day. Or, you may want to contact the Election Official for State and County Elections in your county. Election Information Sample Ballot Vote Center Finder Ballot By Mail Tracker Election Information Sample Ballot Polling Locations Track My Ballot and My Voter Portal Find My Registration, Polling Location & Sample Ballot Current & Upcoming Elections Early Voting Locations & Times Sample Ballot Ballot Tracker Early voting locations & times Sample Ballot If you have questions about your ballot, voting locations, or anything else, ask your county election office. Anderson County | Bosque County | Collin County | Cooke County | Dallas County | Delta County | Denton County | Ellis County | Erath County | Fannin County | Freestone County | Henderson County | Hill County | Hood County | Hopkins County | Hunt County | Jack County | Johnson County | Kaufman County | Lamar County | Navarro County | Palo Pinto County | Parker County | Rains County | Red River County | Rockwall County | Somervell County | Tarrant County | Van Zandt County | Wise County If you have more questions about the voting process, you can find more information here. The Source Information in this article is from the Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton County elections websites.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Dallas County invites public to test new voting systems, e-pollbooks
DALLAS - Dallas County is inviting residents to test its new voting system and electronic poll book check-in devices ahead of the upcoming election. What we know The Dallas County Elections Department is holding a public verification test to ensure the accuracy of its new voting system. During the event, residents can verify that votes are being recorded correctly. The test ballots will feature the same races as the May 3 Joint and Special Election ballot, but they are for testing purposes only and will not count toward the election. Attendees will also have the opportunity to test the county's new KNOWiNK e-pollbook devices, a tablet-based check-in system designed to shorten polling lines and securely verify voter information. Participants will be encouraged to provide feedback on what works well and what may need improvement in the new process. The backstory The county adopted the new e-pollbooks following issues in the November 2024 election, when a malfunction with the previous check-in system led to more than 4,000 voters receiving incorrect ballots. Officials say the updated system will improve accuracy and efficiency. What you can do The public test is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, at 9 a.m. at the Dallas County Elections Department. The Source Information in this article comes from Dallas County Elections Department.
