TEXAS

Voting 101

Since Asian Americans are an important voting bloc whose turnout has skyrocketed in recent elections, it is imperative that Asian Americans in Texas make their voices heard in this election. In order to protect our rights and make progress in our country, Asian American voters must turn out and vote for candidates who care about workers, communities of color, immigrants, women, and young people.

Find your new polling locations, district numbers, and learn more about the positions and candidates up for election. Make a plan to vote using our checklist below!

Checklist: Are you ready to vote?

1

Register to vote or check your current registration status

2

Find your districts and learn who’s on your ballot

3

Plan how and when you will vote

4

Tell your friends and family to vote!

10/7

Last day to register to vote and to update your voter information

10/21

First day to vote early in-person

10/25

Last day to request your absentee ballot

11/1

Last day to vote early in-person

11/5

Election Day

Voting in Your District

In addition to the federal and state races, it is important to know what local races or questions may be on your ballot. Some ballot items that could appear on your ballot may be:

President
US Senator and Representative
State Senator and Representative
County officials
City officials and city council
Judges
School board members
Referendum issues

find your district and learn who's on your ballot

Register to vote or update your voter registration!

If you would like to start a new registration, apply here.

If you have moved or changed your name, update your voter registration.

To confirm your voter registration status, visit this resource

Deadline: October 7

After registering, you will receive confirmation of your registration in the mail. If you do not receive any confirmation, check your voter record online.

Voters are encouraged to vote by mail or early in-person to avoid potentially long lines on Election Day. Learn about the different voting options, decide which is best for you, and make sure you are prepared to make your voice heard!

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Voting By Mail

(Absentee Ballot)

You can vote by mail for these reasons:

be 65 years or older
be sick or disabled
be out of the country on election day and during early voting
other reasons

Apply for your mail ballot by 7pm on October 25.

Online
On paper – download and/or print the application form, then mail the completed form to the Elections Administrator in your county.

Track the status of your ballot at here.

Request and return your ballot as soon as possible to avoid mail delays!

Early Voting

In-Person

October 21 – November 1

You may vote at ANY early voting location located in your county of residence. Locate your early voting location options here.

Bring an acceptable form of identification.

Approved photo IDs include a Texas drivers license, Texas personal ID card, US passport, and others.
If you don’t have an approved ID from the above list, you will be allowed to vote if you sign a statement affirming your identity and show an original form of alternative ID.

You do not need to fill out an application or provide a reason to vote early in-person.

Voting on Election Day

Tuesday, November 5; 7am – 7pm. Anyone in line by 7pm will be allowed to vote.

Vote at your polling place in Harris County.

Bring an acceptable form of identification.

Approved photo IDs include a Texas drivers license, Texas personal ID card, US passport, and others.
If you don’t have an approved ID from the above list, you will be allowed to vote if you sign a statement affirming your identity and show an original form of alternative ID.