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Happy Float the Vote! If you’re reading this, the Texas Youth Power Alliance (MOVE Texas, Jolt Texas, and Texas Rising) and Deeds Not Words have just floated by you and asked the important questions: Are you registered to vote at your current address? Are you prepared to be a hometown hero and vote up and down the ballot for your community?
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We are here to give you all the information you need to cast a ballot this November.
VOTER REGISTRATION
You’ll need to register to vote or update your registration if . . .
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FIRST TIME VOTER: First time voter? Congrats! Let’s get you registered.
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JUST TURNED 18: Just turned 18? If so, congratulations you are now eligible to register to vote in the upcoming elections!
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MOVED: Have you moved recently? If so, be sure to update your voter registration before the deadline so you can vote safely.
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NAME CHANGE: Have you changed your name recently? Whatever the reason, you need to update your voter registration.
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HAVEN'T VOTED IN A WHILE: Have you missed the past few elections but want to vote in this one? Double-check your registration and make sure everything is up-to-date.
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BRAND NEW CITIZEN: Are you a newly or recently naturalized citizen?
Congratulations! You are now eligible to vote. Check your registration and make sure all of your information is correct.
Check your registration at movetexas.org/vote, and if you need to register for the first time or update your registration, find us back on land. We got you!
The deadline to register to vote for the November election is Oct. 7.
READY SET VOTE!
EVERYTHING YOU NEED
Only cuties vote early (if you vote early, you’re a cutie; that’s the rule). It’s the best, most flexible, and absolute safest way to vote! Don’t wait until the last day to cast a ballot and risk longer lines.
Early Voting begins October 21 and goes on through November 1.
VOTING BY MAIL
According to the Texas Secretary of State (the person in charge of our elections), you are eligible to vote by mail if you are:
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65 years or older
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Disabled
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Out of the county on election day and during the period for early voting by personal appearance
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Confined in jail, but otherwise eligible
The deadline to apply for a vote-by-mail ballot is Friday, October 25th. To be clear, your county’s election department must receive your application by the deadline. Find an application here. Once you receive your ballot after you apply, make sure it is returned to your county’s elections department by no later than November 5th.
ELECTION DAY
Election Day: Tuesday, November 5th
If you see your county on this list, yeehaw! It means your county participates in the “countywide polling place program” which is a fancy way of saying you can vote at *any* polling place in your county on Election Day, not just at your assigned precinct location. Yay for pro-voter convenience.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
All you’ll need to actually vote is a little time out of your day and one valid form of I.D. The acceptable forms of ID are:
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Texas Driver License
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Texas Election Certificate
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Texas Personal I.D.
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Texas Handgun License
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U.S. Military I.D. (w/ picture)
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Citizenship or Naturalization Certificate (w/ picture)
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U.S. Passport (book or card)
If you don’t have access to any of these, you can request a “Reasonable Impediment Declaration” and present any one of these alternative forms of identification:
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Birth Certificate
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Current Utility Bill
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Government Check
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Paycheck
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Any other government document with your name and address
READY SET VOTE!
HOW DO I GET THERE?
No ride, no problem. Our friends at RideShare2Vote can help ya out with a *free* round trip to the polls and back. Just make sure you request your ride 2 hours in advance!
You can either
1.) Download their app RideShare2Vote on the Google or Apple store
2.) Call the toll free number (888) 977-2250
3.) Request a ride using this link: https://rideshare2vote.com/upgrade/request-a-ride/#webrequest
WHAT'S ON MY BALLOT?
The Texas ballot is stacked this year with everything from the U.S. President, U.S. and state senators, all state and U.S. house representatives, board of education, railroad commissioner, Texas Supreme Court, county commissioners and more! Not to mention, any races happening for your city council or local ballot propositions. As grassroots organizations that started on hyperlocal campaigns, we know how important it is to vote for the offices and props that impact our everyday life. Change towards a better Texas starts at home. Check out this website for a full list of the offices on the Texas ballot this November. To find your specific ballot and your polling location, input your address at vote411.org.