Hey fellow Democrats, just an FYI. Early voting begins on Tuesday October 13th for the general election on Tuesday November 3rd.
A couple of notes on planning your vote:
- This will be a very heavy turnout election, so plan for long lines and waits for in person voting depending on which day and what time you vote.
- In Dallas County you can vote at any early voting location or on election day at any Voting Center. Go to the Dallas County Elections Department web page for more information on locations and times. Heaviest early voting days are the first and the last day of early in person voting. Lightest tend to be Saturdays and Sundays.
- If you want to vote absentee (i.e. by mail) the deadline to request a ballot is October 23rd. However it is very unlikely you will receive a ballot in time to vote it and return it. If you or a family member is planning on voting absentee, get those requests in now! Keep in mind that this year a lot of people have requested ballots, so the elections department is backlogged. Also note that there will only be one drop off location and returning it by mail before October 27th will be faster and more reliable. Trust our postal workers to get it there in time.
- If you want to vote on election day, you can vote in any of the 463 Dallas County Voting Centers. The elections department has a polling place finder so that you can find one close to where you live or work.
- If you requested an absentee ballot, but didn't return it, and then choose to vote in person bring the ballot, envelope, etc. with you to the Voting Center to surrender it. If you don't you will have to submit a provisional ballot
- Dallas County Elections