Question: When will ballots be sent to those who applied to vote by mail for the November election? Answer: Ballots will be mailed to domestic voters who have submitted their application beginning in mid-September. Voters who submit an application after mid-September will have their ballot mailed to them within seven days of their application being received. Harris County Clerk’s Office urges voters to take this into consideration when sending Vote by Mail application or ballot in order for the documents to be processed and counted. Ballot by mail applications must be received by the Harris County Clerk’s Office no later than Friday, October 23.

Question: I am over 65 years old and have voted by mail in previous elections. Will I automatically receive a ballot or need I reapply? Answer: Voters who are 65 years of age or older can apply for an annual ballot, meaning their Vote by Mail option will be registered for the entire calendar year. Voters who opt for this option will need to reapply each calendar year for an annual Vote by Mail ballot. Ballot by mail applications must be received by the Harris County Clerk’s Office no later than Friday, October 23.