Step by Step The LWV is a nonpartisan, political organization that Encourages informed and active participation in government Influences public policy through education and advocacy LWV-Texas, June 2016
Who can vote by mail? Source: Google Images COUNTY During early voting & on Election Day
Military & Overseas Regular process 1.Voter registration 2.Ballot by mail application Federal Postcard Application 1.Voter registration and application for ballot by mail on one form
Texas college students Can vote absentee Must be registered to vote in Texas Apply for absentee ballot if living: – Out-of-county or – Out-of-state
Students from out-of-state can vote: At home or Request absentee ballot Check student voting guide for that state: In Texas Establish state residency Register to vote
Student ID ≠ voter ID Valid photo ID Issued by Texas DPS – Texas driver license – Texas Election ID – Texas personal ID – Texas concealed handgun license Issued by U.S. Govt. – Military ID card with photo – U.S. citizenship certificate with photo – U.S. passport
Call (800) 252-VOTE or Print or order online at ter/reqabbm.shtml Deadline: 11 days before Election Day Oct 28 this fall
If age 65+ or disabled: Ballot can be mailed to your: Residence Assisted living/ retirement center Nursing home Hospital A relative
65+ or disability Others − one election at a time
If out-of-county: An address outside the county Provide date you can begin to received mail at the address If in jail: A relative Address of the jail
Find address & telephone # at:
Voting
Vote
Seal and insert
Seal and sign
Mail it!
If you need help …
Deadlines − Nov 8 Election Tuesday, October 11 – Last day Voter Registration Application received Friday, October 28 – Last day Application for Mail Ballot received Tuesday, November 8, 7:00 pm – Last day mailed ballot received
Common Errors Envelope not signed Signature does not match that on application Ballot mailed too late
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