Dallas, Collin, Rockwall and Tarrant counties have countywide voting centers. That means voters can cast their ballot at any of the open polling locations in the county, increasing voter flexibility and convenience. Voters in Denton County must vote at their precinct location.
To help voters save time, the county elections websites track which polling locations have long lines and which lines are moving more quickly.You can check your voter registration on your county’s elections website or on the secretary of state’s,If you have moved within the same county since the last election, you should contact your voter registrar to update your address. You can also do this online at the secretary of state’s website.
Your voter registration becomes effective 30 days after it is submitted and accepted by the county voter registrar. After you apply, a voter registration certificate — your proof of registration — will be mailed to you. Review the information on the card to make sure it’s accurate. If you see any mistakes, correct them and return it to your voter registrar. Don’t forget to sign it and keep it in a safe place.No. The state does not require your driver’s license address to match your voter registration card.
While it’s always good to have your license up to date, the state’s voter identification law allows voters to cast a ballot with a license that has been expired for up to four years. Voters over 70 can use any expired license.Tuesday, April 26, is the last day to apply for a mail-in ballot for the primary election. The application must be received, not just postmarked, by that date. Mail ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on May 7.