HOUSTON – The Harris County Clerk’s Office held a news conference Thursday morning to provide key information about early voting for the upcoming Nov. 5 General and Special Elections.
Here’s everything you need to know to prepare:
Early Voting Period
- Starts: Monday, Oct. 21
- Ends: Friday, Nov. 1
- Times: Most days from 7 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 27, from 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.,; Oct. 28–30, from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Oct. 31 extended hours from 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Voting Locations
- A total of 88 voting centers will be open during early voting.
- On Election Day, voters are no longer required to vote at their precinct. You can vote at any center countywide.
Registered Voters
- 2.68 million registered voters are eligible to vote in Harris County.
- Last election, 76% of voters cast their ballots early.
Making Your Plan to Vote
Visit HarrisVotes.com to:
- View your specific ballot.
- See the 50-70 contests typically on the ballot.
- Learn about one of the seven acceptable forms of ID required for voting.
Voting Accessibility and Education
- Harris County is working to ensure voters are informed and able to vote efficiently.
- Lee Vela of Clear Channel Outdoor unveiled two new digital billboards, helping educate voters across the county.
- A new Harris County Elections Headquarters is the base of operations, including a call center for voter inquiries.
Election Staffing
- Harris County is working around the clock to recruit and train poll workers, aiming for 700 election judges.