Here’s where, when and how to vote in the Nov. 8 election

Megan Cardona
Associated Press file photos

Early voting for the Nov. 8 midterm elections starts Monday and runs through Nov. 4.

This year’s midterm ballot includes big ticket offices in Texas from statewide seats that include governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general, to local seats like county judge.

Voter turnout for midterms in Tarrant County showed an upward trend between 2014 and 2018—the most recent midterm elections.

In 2014, around 21% of registered voters cast ballots during early voting, according to the Texas Secretary of State. The number rose in 2018 with 39% of registered voters participating in early voting.

According to the Tarrant County Voter Dashboard, there are 1,260,204 registered voters in the county out of an estimated population of 2,021,746.

Who’s on the ballot?

Tarrant County voters will have a chance to weigh in on several statewide and local races on this year’s midterm ballot.

One key statewide race is the gubernatorial race between Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and Beto O’Rourke (D).

Incumbent Dan Patrick (R) is facing Democratic candidate Mike Collier (D) for Texas Lieutenant Governor.

In the attorney general race, incumbent Ken Paxton (R) is running against Rochelle Mercedes Garza (D)

In local elections, Tim O’Hare (R) is facing Deborah Peoples (D) for Tarrant County Judge, filling the seat that will be left by current County Judge Glen Whitley.

Registered voters can look up their sample ballot on Tarrant County’s website under the Elections tab on the home page.

When can I early vote in Tarrant County?

Early voting runs from Oct. 24 through Nov. 4.

Here are the hours for all polling locations in the county:

  • Oct. 24-28: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

  • Oct. 29: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

  • Oct. 30: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

  • Oct. 31-Nov. 4: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Early voting in Tarrant County starts Oct. 24 and takes place daily through Nov. 4. Registered voters can go to any polling location in the county. A list of 50 early voting locations is available on the county website.

What do I need to bring to early vote?

Registered voters should bring one acceptable form of photo identification to the polls.

There are seven acceptable forms, but only one is necessary to vote.

  • Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety

  • 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 containing the person’s photograph

  • United States Citizenship Certificate containing the person’s photograph

  • United States Passport

Can I vote with an expired photo ID?

Voters ages 18 to 69 must have an acceptable photo identification that is current or one that expired no more than 4 years before being presented at a polling location.

What if I don’t have an acceptable form of photo ID?

Registered voters without an acceptable form of photo ID and who were unable to reasonably obtain one, can cast a ballot by presenting a supporting form of ID and signing a Reasonable Impediment Declaration.

Supporting forms of ID can include a copy or an original of the following:

  • a government document that shows the voter’s name and an address, including their voter registration certificate

  • a current utility bill

  • an original bank statement

  • a government check

  • a paycheck

  • a certified U.S. state or territory birth certificate or a document confirming birth admissible in a court of law which establishes the voter’s identity, which may include a foreign birth document

Advertisement