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Election Day: what you need to know

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Tuesday, November 5, is Election Day. This is your opportunity to vote for the people and issues you support. Read the information below to make sure you’re ready to vote in-person on Election Day.

Who can vote?

Anyone who is registered to vote on Election Day can vote. If you registered to vote, you should have received a Voter Registration Certificate in the mail 30 days after registering. If you aren’t sure if you’re registered, you can check on the My Voter Portal.

What am I voting on?

This election includes races for federal, state, and local offices, and possibly specific local issues (called “propositions”). See your sample ballot so you know what to expect when you fill out your ballot.

Where do I vote?

It depends on where you’re registered to vote. In some counties, you can vote at any polling place in the county, while in other counties, you can only vote at the polling place assigned to you. Contact your county elections office to find out where you can vote.

When do I vote?

Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5.

How do I vote?

  • Transportation: Make sure you have a way to get to your polling place and see our Find a Ride Guide to learn about some of your transportation options.
  • Identification (ID): You’ll have to provide one of the accepted forms of ID to vote.
  • Accommodations: You have a right to accommodations so voting is accessible for you. This could include things like curbside voting, moving to the front of the line, using a special voting device, getting help with your ballot, and more.

Need help?

If you have questions regarding voting, or if you feel that any of your voting rights have been violated, please contact the Disability Rights Texas Voter Hotline at 1-888-796-VOTE (8683) or e-mail vote@drtx.org.