22 Sep Getting ready for the 2020 Election
The 2020 General Election is approaching, and it is bound to make history. Make sure you’re up-to-date with the latest voter information to ensure that your voice is heard by casting your vote this fall!
The Alliance has committed to providing the community with all the necessary information to guarantee that every voter is able to actively participate in our democracy, despite our current public health circumstances.
Recently, our Civic Engagement Intern, Juan Venancio, recorded a series of voter education webinars, creating easily-accessible resources to guide every community member as they navigate through the electoral process this fall. A first time voter himself, our intern encourages all eligible voters to participate in this pivotal election and to join the movement in shaping the future of our country.
Included in this blog are key action items and reminders for readers to complete in order to participate in the civic movement this fall.
Key Dates
- October 5th: Last day to register to vote in Texas
- October 23rd: Last Day to Receive Vote by Mail Application
- October 13-30th: Early Voting Period in Texas
- November 3rd: Election Day
Registering to Vote
- First, to check if you’re already registered to vote, visit votetexas.gov, or click here https://teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov/MVP/mvp.do
- To register to vote, check the multiple convenient ways to do so with votetexas.gov here https://www.votetexas.gov/register/index.html
Early Voting Information
- Early voting period is open between the 13th and 30th of October
- Most polling locations will be open between 7am and 7pm
- To search for nearest polling location please visit harrisvotes.com or visit here https://www.harrisvotes.com/PollLocations
Voting by Mail Qualifications
- 65 Years or Older
- You will be out of the county during early voting and Election Day
- You are confined in jail, but otherwise eligible
- You have a disability (If you have a pre-existing condition & a fear of contracting COVID-19 because of potentially being immunocompromised, this will qualify)
Voting by Mail
- For detailed instructions on voting by mail please visit votetexas.org or click here https://www.sos.texas.gov/elections/voter/reqabbm.shtml
Drive-Thru Voting
- In light of COVID-19, Harris county will implement limited number of drive-thru voting polling locations
- You will be able to vote completely from inside your car
- Currently, NRG Park is confirmed to be a drive-thru voting location during the early voting period and Election Day.
- More information to come later. Visit https://www.harrisvotes.com/PollLocations for updates
Voting in Person
- You can check for your nearest polling location here https://www.harrisvotes.com/PollLocations
Election Day Reminders
- November 3rd is the last day to cast your vote
- In Harris County, voters can cast their vote in any polling site
- In Texas, voters have to take government-issued IDs to the polls (Driver License, State ID, US Passport, Etc.)
- If you encounter any issues at the polling sites, feel free to call the ProtectTheVote hotline for assistance 866-687-8683 (English)
- Polling sites offer multilingual ballots, and if needed, voters can legally request language translation and interpretation assistance from anyone at the polling site, as long as the person is not their boss or union leader.
Voter 101 videos in English, Spanish, and Portuguese can be found here bit.ly/votereducation2020
For more information regarding voting in the Greater Houston Area please visit: