Vote 2016 - Early Voting in Texas

 

 

Many Texans vote early. Texas enables residents to vote in the days and weeks before an election to make the voting process more convenient and accessible. There are two ways to vote early: by showing up in person during the prescribed early voting period or by voting by mail.

  

 

Vote early in person.

Who is eligible to vote early? What are the dates for voting early in person?

1)  Any registered voter may vote early by personal appearance (in person).

2)  Early voting by personal appearance for the November 8, 2016 Election begins on October 24, 2016 and ends on November 4, 2016. You may vote at any early voting location in your county of registration.

 

Vote early by mail.

You may vote early by mail if:

• You will be away from your county on Election Day and during early voting;
• You are sick or disabled;
• You are 65 years of age or older on Election Day; or
• You are confined in jail, but eligible to vote.

  You can get a formal application for a ballot by mail from:

• The Secretary of State’s office;
• The Early Voting Clerk in your county; or
• Download an application for a ballot by mail here.