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Howdy Friends! Starting TODAY, October 13, VOTING IS UNDERWAY IN TEXAS. The MOVE Team is here to break it all down with everything that you need to know to be a voter!
Early Voting is a period of time with flexible hours and days (sometimes weekends depending on your county) when you can vote. In some counties, you can Early Vote at ANY polling location in your county of residence where you registered. Make sure to check!
Because of the pandemic, this is a fantastic option to consider. Not only will you experience less wait times, but you will be able to limit person-to-person contact since voting is spread out during this time.
For Texas, our Early Voting period lasts from Oct. 13-30 for the November election and that’s plenty of time to get to the polls! Find your polling location at http://movetexas.org/vote
The DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR VOTE BY MAIL is October 23. If you are 65+, out of town, or have a disability you may qualify to vote by mail. You can find out your eligibility at http://movetexas.org/vote
While COVID alone is not enough reason to vote by mail, a voter can take into consideration aspects of their health in deciding whether, under the circumstances, to apply because of disability. The voter does not have to declare the nature of the underlying disability.
Election Day is your last chance if you are unable to vote by mail or cannot Early Vote. It is so important that your voice is heard! Of course, don’t forget to practice safety measures to the best of your ability!
Election Day is Nov. 3! Polls are open from 7a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Election Day is Nov. 3! Polls are open from 7a.m.-7:00 p.m.
You don’t need much to vote, there’s a few things we suggest you keep handy. First, don’t forget to bring your ID or any of the seven alternatives which you can find at http://MOVETexas.org/vote . Wear a mask and gloves, bring hand sanitizer, your own pen, and keep your distance!
Sometimes sh*t happens at the polls that doesn’t feel right, but we have friends for that. Call the Election Protection hotline!
(866) OUR-VOTE
English
(888) VE-Y-VOTA
Spanish
(888) API-VOTE
Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Bengali, Urdu, Hindi, and Tagalog
(866) OUR-VOTE
English
(888) VE-Y-VOTA
Spanish
(888) API-VOTE
Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Bengali, Urdu, Hindi, and Tagalog
Last but not least, know your ballot. This election is important, but not just for the obvious reason. Filling out an informed ballot is key to helping issues that impact your community directly.
You can’t bring your phone to vote, so write out your ballot and take it in for reference. No shame, it’s a lot to remember and some ballots are longer than others! You can find out who’s on your ballot and compare candidates at http://movetexas.org/vote and http://vote411.org
As we near Election Day, keep this thread of information handy and keep checking back in with us for more information. Happy Voting, y’all.
If you have any more questions or need a refresher on anything election related join us at noon on Instagram Live!
