Editorial note: The polling location at First Baptist Church Gresham in Smith County is closed for the day due to a gas leak. Smith County Elections Administrator Karen Nelson says the gas company was unable to give the OK. Voters are being directed to the nearest location to cast their ballots. Votes already cast at the church will be counted, Nelson said.
Election Day has arrived!
Texas voters are heading to the polls to decide on a variety of issues -- including some local ballot issues.
There's a lot to take in, but we've got you covered!
WHEN CAN I VOTE?
Polls are open Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. throughout Texas.
WHERE IS MY POLLING LOCATION?
If you're not sure where you're supposed to vote, the counties and their polling locations are listed below.
Anderson County: Polling Locations | Sample Ballots
Angelina County: Polling Locations | Sample Ballots
Cherokee County: Polling Locations | Sample Ballots
Gregg County: Polling Locations | Sample Ballots
Harrison County: Polling Locations | Sample Ballots
Henderson County: Polling Locations| Sample Ballots
Houston County: Polling Locations | Sample Ballot
Marion County: Polling Locations | Sample Ballot
Nacogdoches County: Polling Locations | Sample Ballots
Panola County: Polling Locations | Sample Ballots
Rusk County: Polling Locations | Sample Ballots
Sabine County: Polling Locations | Sample Ballots
San Augustine County: Polling Locations | Sample Ballots
Smith County: Polling Locations | Sample Ballots
Upshur County: Polling Locations | Sample Ballots
Van Zandt County: Polling Locations | Sample Ballots
Wood County: Polling Locations | Sample Ballots
WHAT FORM OF IDENTIFICATION DO I NEED?
You need to have a form of ID with you to cast a ballot on election day. According to the Texas Secretary of State, these are the accepted forms of photo ID:
Texas Driver 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 containing the person’s photograph
United States Citizenship Certificate containing the person’s photograph
United States Passport (book or card)
WHAT IF I FORGET MY ID?
You can also provide these approved forms of identification:
Copy or original of a government document that shows the voter’s name and an address, including the voter’s voter registration certificate
Copy of or original current utility bill
Copy of or original bank statement
Copy of or original government check
Copy of or original paycheck
Copy of or original of (a) a certified domestic (from a U.S. state or territory) birth certificate or (b) a document confirming birth admissible in a court of law which establishes the voter’s identity (which may include a foreign birth document).
After presenting one of the forms of supporting ID listed above, the voter must execute a Reasonable Impediment Declaration.
WHEN IS THE NEXT PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION?
We have one more year before there's another presidential election. That date is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020.
CAN I POST A PHOTO OF MY BALLOT ON SOCIAL MEDIA?
Don't post your ballot or a selfie with your ballot on social media (click here to find out why).