It’s time! Early voting has officially begun in North Texas for local elections and the Presidential Election. Texas residents can vote in person before Election Day between Oct. 21 and Nov. 1, 2024. Dates and times may vary by location.
Texas is a leader in early voting, being the first state in the U.S. to offer in-person early voting in the 1980s. There are no special qualifications to vote early in person; if you are registered and eligible to vote on Election Day, you can also vote during the early voting period. This allows Texas voters to cast their ballots in the days and weeks leading up to an election, making the process more convenient and accessible.
It’s too late to register to vote, as the last day was Oct. 7, 2024. However, those registered have multiple places throughout the city to cast their votes for the Presidential Election, as well as local issues.
Here’s what to know before early voting:
Where To Vote:
Collin County
Denton County
Dallas County
Tarrant County
Please remember that these locations are subject to change.
What You Need:
To vote in Texas, you need to present a valid photo ID. Acceptable forms of identification include a Texas driver’s license, a Texas Election Identification Certificate, a U.S. passport, a Texas personal identification card, a U.S. military identification card, a U.S. citizenship certificate or a Texas personal handgun license.
If you are not able to vote in person, you may request a mail-in ballot. In order to vote by mail in Texas, you must be 65 or older, too sick to leave your home, have disabilities or be out of the county on Election Day. If you want to register for a mail-in ballot, fill out the application here. The last day to request a mail-in ballot is Oct. 25, 2024.
What’s On The Ballot:
The race for U.S. president between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, along with the U.S. Senate race between Ted Cruz and Colin Allred are among the decisions voters must make.
Other elections include positions in the Texas House and Senate, as well as the Railroad Commission, Texas Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals and State Board of Education. There are also races for district judges, district attorneys, sheriffs, County Courts at Law, county attorneys, tax assessor-collectors, county commissioners, justices of the peace and constables.
Three congressional districts in North Texas will have new representatives after the Nov. 5 election. Republican Rep. Craig Goldman is up against Democrat Trey Hunt in District 12. Brandon Gill, who won the Republican primary, faces Democrat Ernest Lineberger III in District 26. The race for the open seat in District 32 features Democrat Julie Johnson against Republican Darrell Day.
Local election issues such as school district propositions can be found at each city’s respective website.
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