SAN ANGELO, Texas — Voters will be heading to the polls in the Nov. 5, 2024 elections to pick the next president of the United States. Former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris go head-to-head in that race.
There are several other key races that people across West Texas will decide. West Texas voters will also decide a hotly contested U.S. Senate race between incumbent Ted Cruz and Democratic challenger Rep. Colin Allred, as well as the U.S State Representative for District 19 race.
Early voting in the general election gets underway on Monday, Oct. 21 and will run through Friday, Nov. 1.
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Important dates for the Nov. 5 general election
First day of early voting in person: Monday, Oct. 21
Last day to apply for ballot by mail: Friday, Oct. 25
Last day of early voting in person: Friday, Nov. 1
Last day to receive a ballot by mail: Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day.
Am I registered to vote?
Before heading to the polls, you need to make sure you're registered to vote! There's a link and just a couple steps to determine if you are.
What's on the ballot?
Where do I vote?
Taylor County Early Voting Schedule
Taylor County Election Day Polls
Tom Green County Election Hours and locations
SAISD Prop A
The measure would allow San Angelo I-S-D to access four million dollars from the state, without the local tax rate changing. The district says it would then plan to use the money to recruit and retain teachers, and place an armed officer at every campus.
More information here.
How to vote by mail
In Texas, you may vote early by mail if:
- You are 65 years of age or older on Election Day
- You are sick or disabled (as defined in Texas Election Code)
- You expect to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day.
- You are out of your county on Election Day and during early voting hours.
- You are confined in jail or Involuntary Civil Commitment, but eligible to vote.
Deadlines to submit mail ballots: The ballot must be received by the close of polls on Election Day.
Deadline to submit overseas ballots: Last mail delivery on the fifth day after Election Day.
Deadline to submit military ballots: Last mail delivery on the sixth day after Election Day.
Tips to avoid having mail ballot rejected
Your application must be signed.
You must provide either your Driver’s License/Personal ID Number (issued by DPS) or the last 4 digits of their Social Security Number. Your number must match what is on file with your voter registration, so we encourage you to provide both numbers if you are unsure of what you registered with.
If you’re eligible and are requesting a ballot for each of the elections this year, mark the box next to “Annual Application” and the reason you’re eligible.
What do I bring with me to vote in person?
- Texas Driver License issued by Texas 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)
For voters aged 18-69, photo IDs must not be expired for more than four years, with the exception of U.S. Citizenship Certificate, which doesn't expire. Anyone 70 years and above, acceptable forms of photo IDs can be expired for any length of time if the ID is otherwise valid.
For those who don't have any of the above forms of ID, here are some supporting forms of ID that can be shown.
- 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; or
- 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).
You can learn more about acceptable forms of ID here.
What's not allowed at voting locations?
According to Texas law, no one can use any wireless communication devices within 100 feet of voting stations. People also can't use mechanical or electronic devices to record sound or images within 100 feet of voting stations.
You cannot use the following at polling locations:
- Cell phones
- Cameras
- Tablet computers
- Laptop computers
- Sound recorders
- Any other device that may communicate wirelessly, or be used to record sound or images
What you can't wear to the polls
You can't wear clothing or have any similar communication that relates to a candidate, measure or political party. If you do, a presiding judge can enforce the law within 100 feet outside a polling place entrance. You may be asked to cover up before going inside to vote.
