1. 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

2. Who can vote by mail? Source: Google Images COUNTY During early voting & on Election Day

3. 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 www.fvap.gov/texas

4. 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

5. 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 http://campusvoteproject.org/studentguides/

6. 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

7. Call (800) 252-VOTE or Print or order online at www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/vo ter/reqabbm.shtml Deadline: 11 days before Election Day Oct 28 this fall

9. If age 65+ or disabled: Ballot can be mailed to your: Residence Assisted living/ retirement center Nursing home Hospital A relative

10. 65+ or disability Others − one election at a time

11. 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

13. Find address & telephone # at: www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/county.shtml

14. Voting

15. Vote

16. Seal and insert

17. Seal and sign

18. Mail it!

19. If you need help …

20. 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

21. Common Errors Envelope not signed Signature does not match that on application Ballot mailed too late

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