Tuesday is election day: what you need to know

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Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Here’s what you need to know to cast your vote.

Polling Places in Central Texas

Any registered voter who did not vote early will be eligible to vote in person on November 5, 2024. Anyone in the following provinces can vote at any polling station in the province where they live.

To double check your specific county, visit the Am I registered? portal on the website of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. This lists the locations where you can vote.

Voting hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m

Information about provincial elections

Travis County

Williamson County

Hays County

If you have any questions about your ballot, voting locations, or anything else, ask your county elections office.

If you have more questions about the voting process, You can find more information here.

What races are on the ballot?

Visit your election page of the province for sample ballots and additional resources.

The FOX 7 Austin Elections The page also includes breakdowns of some of the hot ticket items Texans are voting on this election.

Do I need an ID to vote in Texas?

To vote in person during early voting or on Election Day, voters in Texas will be asked to provide acceptable photo identification. Here is a list of acceptable forms of photo ID:

Texas driver’s license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Texas election identification certificate issued by DPS
Texas personal identification card issued by DPS
Texas Handgun License issued by DPS
United States military identification card with the person’s photo
United States Citizenship Certificate with the person’s photo
United States Passport (book or map)

Here is a list of the supporting IDs that may be presented if the voter does not have an acceptable photo ID and cannot reasonably obtain one:

Copy or original of a government document showing the voter’s name and address, including the voter registration certificate
Copy of or original current energy bill
Copy or original bank statement
Copy of or original government check
Copy of or original pay slip
Copy or original of (a) a certified domestic birth certificate (from a U.S. state or territory) or (b) a document certifying birth that is admissible in a court and establishing the voter’s identity (which may include a foreign birth document)

For more information about acceptable IDs and what to do if you don’t have one, click here.

When are the polls open on Election Day?

Polls in Texas are open from 7 a.m. on the election date until 7 p.m. Anyone who is in line when the polls close can cast their vote.