Go to txballot.com to track your ballot!

You can register to vote here. Remember you must print out the form, sign it, and send it to your voter registration office here.

The deadline to register for the March 1st Primary election has passed but you can still register to vote for the local elections coming up in May and the Masala Midterms in November!

If you have not recently moved, then no you do not need to re-register each election. But, if you just moved to Texas or moved within Texas, you must register again. If you have moved within the same county, then you must submit an address change to your local county voter registrar. You can learn more here.

February 18th

Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received not postmarked)

February 14th-25th

Early Voting for the Primary Election

March 1st

Primary Election Day

You can find your polling locations a few days before early voting begins here.

Bring one of the following items to your polling place:

• TX Driver’s License
• US Certificate of Citizenship or US Certificate of Naturalization with your photo
• US passport book or card
• TX Personal ID card
• TX concealed handgun license
• TX Election ID Certificate
• US military ID card with your photo

These photo IDs must be current or have expired no more than 4 years before you vote. If you don’t have a photo ID you can bring alternate identification, for more information, check here.

WHAT is the primary election?

• In the Primary election, voters select the Democratic or Republican candidate who will represent their political party in the Nov. 8 general election.
• Third parties (e.g., Libertarian, Green Party) may choose their candidates during the party’s convention, also held in the Spring.

HOW DOES THE TEXAS PRIMARY WORK?

• Texas has an OPEN primary which means you can vote with the party of your choice without registering with one party or declaring a party ahead of time.
• Once you have voted in one party primary or convention, you cannot vote in another party’s primary, election, convention or runoff election.

As a registered voter in Texas, you have the right to:

• A ballot with written instructions on how to cast a ballot.
• Ask the polling place official for instructions on how to cast a ballot (but not suggestions on how to vote).
• Cast your vote in secret and free from intimidation.
• Receive up to two more ballots if you make a mistake while marking the ballot.
• Bring an interpreter to assist you as you qualify to vote if you do not understand the English language.
• Help to cast your ballot if you cannot write, see the ballot, or understand the language in which it is written.

Learn more here.

Call the Election Protection Hotline! They’re here to help you with whatever questions you may have. They have dedicated hotlines for different languages and accessibility.

English: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)
Asian Languages (Hindi, Urdu, and Bengali): 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683)

YOU QUALIFY TO VOTE BY MAIL IF YOU:

• Are age 65 or older;
• Have a disability or illness;
• Know you will not be in your registered county during the entire voting period; 
• Are in jail, but still eligible to vote.

• You can print out your own application, contact your local elections office to receive one or request one from the secretary of state’s office.
• Complete and mail an application for ballot to your county elections office before Oct. 13.
• Applications can also be submitted by fax or email, but the county must also receive a hard copy within four business days.
• Find your local election’s office by visiting: https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/votregduties.shtml

• There is no specific date, but general rules do apply for county elections offices.
• If your county elections office receives your application more than 45 days before Election Day, the county must send your ballot at least 30 days out from the election.
• Some counties are aiming to get the ballots out sooner once all the races — from federal to local — are certified.

February 18th

Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received not postmarked)

• MARCH 1ST
  • Last day to mail your completed mail-in ballot and it must be postmarked by 7 p.m. OR
  • You can also drop off your mail-in ballot to your local election office by 7 p.m. When dropping off, you must present a photo ID.
  • YOU CANNOT SUBMIT YOUR MAIL-IN BALLOT AT A POLLING SITE!

We recommend you submit your ballot as early as possible to avoid the Election Day rush.

• It depends on where you live and the size of the ballot/envelope.
• Local elections offices will have specific instructions listed once ballots are finalized.
• If you don’t have enough postage, your ballot is not supposed to be returned to you. Instead, the Postal Service is planning to deliver the ballot.

• The state’s deadlines and the U.S. Postal Service processes will be newly tested this general election. The Postal Service is also facing cost-cutting measures which may entail mail delivery delays.
• To ensure your vote gets counted, the USPS, election administrators and voter advocacy groups recommend that you:
  • Request your mail-in ballot as early as possible, AND
  • Send your completed ballot back as soon as possible.

• In addition to missing the deadline, a ballot could be rejected if:
• • You forget to sign your ballot;
  • If the ballot review board finds a signature mismatch between the endorsement on a ballot and the one on your application;
  • If you indicated you would be out of the county during the voting period, but the ballot was mailed from within the county.
• Remember to read through all instructions and be careful when filling out your ballot and review your ballot before returning.

The short answer is YES!

• The process will be more streamlined if you bring your mail-in ballot with you to your polling place so you can surrender it before casting your vote.
• If you don’t have your ballot or never received it:
  • You can still cast a provisional ballot.
  • Your vote via provisional ballot will be counted once the county determines it never received your mail-in ballot.

This is an unprecedented time for everyone and voting during a global health pandemic is no exception. The WiseUp TX team highly recommends everyone to follow the following safe health practices when heading to the polls:

• Vote Early to avoid long lines
• Wear a face mask and bring hand sanitizer with you to the polls
• Stay 6 feet apart from the people in front and behind you in the lines
• Bring a stylus pen or utilize the finger glove when marking your ballot
• If you have Covid/Covid like symptoms, please utilize curbside or drive through voting
• Please be safe but do not feel discouraged when casting your ballot

As cliche as it sounds, your vote is your voice. People have almost died for the right to vote and this privilege is not one to take for granted. A democracy is meant for its’ citizens to participate in and when citizens don’t participate, a democracy will fail. America is unique in its’ history of being a melting pot of the world and voting is your opportunity to ensure our representatives look like the beautiful diverse nation that we are.