Step by Step The LWV is a nonpartisan, political organization that Encourages informed and active participation in government Influences public policy.

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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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