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The Urgent Need for South Asians to Register to ...

The right to vote was hard-won through years of struggle and advocacy by those who came before us. Yet today, despite being the fastest-growing community in Texas, only about 60% of South Asians are registered to vote. This gap is a missed opportunity to honor their legacy and assert our collective power.

We need to make voter registration a central part of the strength we're building as a community. Each vote we cast is a statement of our presence and our influence. By registering and voting, we ensure that our voices are heard and our needs are addressed.

The Urgent Need for South Asians to Register to Vote

Municipal Elections - Are you ready? How can Mayors Impact South Asians ?

If you get a chance visit your mayoral candidate’s open houses or community events. Mayors can have an impact on South Asians, who are a diverse group of people with different cultural backgrounds originating from countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan, among others. Here are a few ways mayors can impact South Asians:

  1. Representation: Mayors can help ensure that South Asians are represented in local government and have a voice in decision-making processes. This can include appointing South Asians to city commissions, boards, and advisory committees.

  2. Community engagement: Mayors can engage with South Asian communities through town hall meetings, community events, and outreach programs to better understand their needs and concerns. This can help foster stronger relationships between South Asians and the city government.

  3. Economic development: Mayors can support economic development initiatives that benefit South Asian businesses and entrepreneurs, such as providing resources for small business development, promoting tourism, and investing in infrastructure improvements.

  4. Social services: Mayors can work to ensure that South Asians have access to social services, such as healthcare, education, and affordable housing. They can also support initiatives to address issues like poverty, homelessness, and discrimination.

Overall, mayors can have a significant impact on the lives of South Asians by promoting inclusivity, engaging with their communities, and supporting initiatives that promote equity and justice

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

We, as South Asians, stand on the shoulders of the civil rights movement and the brave individuals who fought for the right to vote. South Asians were not able to fully participate in the democratic process in the United States until the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the journey to that point was a long and difficult one.

Looking back, we see that in the early 1900s, many South Asians were denied citizenship, effectively stripping them of their right to vote. In 1940, the Nationality Act granted South Asians citizenship, but even as citizens, they faced discrimination and barriers to voting.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. raises his hand to acknowledge the crowd at the Lincoln Memorial gathered for his ‘I Have a Dream’ speech during the March on Washington, D.C. Aug. 28, 1963.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. acknowledges the crowd at the Lincoln Memorial gathered for his ‘I Have a Dream’ speech during the March on Washington, D.C. Aug. 28, 1963. (The Associated Press)

Despite these challenges, South Asians have always been an important and active part of the civil rights movement. Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence and civil disobedience inspired leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and played a crucial role in the fight for voting rights.

Voting is a fundamental aspect of our democracy. As we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we must remember the debt of gratitude we owe to the freedom fighters who opened the doors of opportunity for us. It is because of their sacrifices and struggles that we have the right to vote. But, sadly, our work is not done. Not only must each and every one of us to continue the fight for social justice, equality, and the right to vote, but we must also take seriously our duty as citizens to exercise our rights and make our voices heard.

Unfortunately, in some states like Texas, new laws continue to be introduced that turn the clock back and make it harder for immigrants, including South Asians, to vote. This is unacceptable and goes against the principles of democracy.

A dozen people stand in a park listening to a speaker at the Rally Against Hate in Plano, Texas on August 27, 2022. Several are wearing traditional South Asian clothing.

Attendees listen to speakers at the Rally Against Hate in Plano on August 27, 2022.

I am proud to lead SAAVETX Education Fund and be a part of the current fight for the right to vote. One way that South Asian organizations like us have stood up for voting rights and acted as allies with other communities of color is by hosting events like The Unity March and Rally Against Hate that took place last year. It is moments like these that provide an opportunity for people to come together and show their support for civil rights and social justice.

It is more important than ever that the South Asian community stand up for our rights and the rights of others. By working together and supporting one another, we can create a more inclusive and just society for all.

As South Asians, we have a unique opportunity to shape the future of our community and our country. Let us honor the legacy of those who fought for our right to vote by registering and casting our ballots in every election. Together, we can create the future that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. envisioned when he proclaimed: “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.“

Chanda Parbhoo
Executive Director
SAAVETX Education Fund

ELECTION DAY Polling Locations and Times By County

Please note that some counties may not update their election day voting information until right before Election Day! Check back to find the most up-to-date information available.

Click on Your County Name

What Are Your Voting Rights 2022

You have rights, and it’s important to know what they are. You can find the full list here.

An important right is the right to cast a provisional ballot. You may cast a provisional ballot if:

  • your name does not appear on the list of registered voters

  • you do not meet the voter ID requirements and cannot sign the Reasonable Impediment Declaration

If you need to cast a provisional ballot, the election judge will provide you details about how to cure the provisional status of your ballot and the time frame in which it must be done.

Help Hotline

If you have questions or need help voting, call

1-888-API-VOTE (1-888-274-8683)

Bilingual assistance is available in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Urdu, Hindi, and Bengali.

There are several reasons you may want to call the hotline, such as:

  • You have questions about voting that you cannot find the answers to.

  • You were denied the right to vote.

  • You witnessed illegal or questionable electioneering behavior.

  • You experienced unusual delays or voting discrimination.

  • You witnessed voter intimidation.

  • You have been wrongly purged from the voter registration rolls.

Elected Offices

There are a number of offices that are elected in Texas. Find out more about what the majority of the offices do and the issues they impact.

GOVERNOR: The governor is the chief executive of the state. Outlines budget recommendations for the Legislature and leads the state and its military forces during emergencies. Signs or vetoes bills. Can call special sessions for lawmakers. Makes appointments to hundreds of government entities.

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR: The lieutenant governor, the second-highest state executive, presides over the state Senate. Often regarded as the most powerful statewide elected office because the lieutenant governor is in charge of the legislative agenda and standing committees.

ATTORNEY GENERAL: The state’s top attorney. The office is responsible for representing the state in legal matters, primarily in civil litigation.

COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS: The state’s accountant and chief financial officer. Responsible for collecting state fees and taxes. Manages hundreds of state contracts on behalf of other agencies and provides forecasts on the state’s revenue and economy for the Legislature.

COMMISSIONER OF THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE: Manages 13 million acres of state land. Administers federal aid after natural disasters, manages the Alamo and oversees investments from the Permanent School Fund to help fund public education. Also provides support for veterans through the Veterans Land Board.

COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE: Supports farmers and regulates the agriculture industry. Administers school lunch programs and other programs to help address hunger and promote nutrition.

RAILROAD COMMISSIONER: Regulates oil, gas, coal and pipelines in the state. Oversees gas utility services and rates, as well as coal and uranium mining in the state.

JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT: The Supreme Court of Texas is the court of last resort for civil matters in the state.

JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS: The Court of Criminal Appeals is Texas's highest court for criminal cases.

MEMBER, STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION: Sets curriculum standards. Reviews and adopts instructional materials. Establishes graduation requirements.

STATE SENATOR: The Texas Senate is one of two parts, or chambers, of the Texas State Legislature. Together with the Texas House of Representatives, it makes laws and approves the state budget.

STATE REPRESENTATIVE: The Texas House of Representatives is the other chamber of the Texas State Legislature. Together with the Texas Senate, it makes laws and approves the state budget.

COUNTY JUDGE: Serves as chief executive officer of the county and is involved in almost all aspects of county government, including preparing the County budget and presiding over Commissioners Court. Head of emergency management.

Voting By Mail

To cast your vote by mail and avoid rejection, it’s important that you follow the directions provided with your ballot carefully.

  • Mark your ballot with a black or blue pen and fill in the ovals completely.

  • There is a space for you to provide your phone number and email address. Please fill this out. This is how the election office will contact you if there is a problem with your ballot.

  • There will be two envelopes in addition to your ballot and instructions - the first is the Ballot Envelope for your ballot, the second is the Carrier Envelope.

  • Put your sealed Ballot Envelope inside the Carrier Envelope and BEFORE sealing the Carrier Envelope, provide BOTH your Texas Driver’s License number and last 4 digits of your Social Security number on the Carrier Envelope. Write down your contact information on the Carrier Envelope. Now, seal the Carrier Envelope twice.

After you seal the Carrier Envelope the second time, you must sign the Carrier Envelope. Your signature should go OVER the flap after you seal it. Make sure your signature matches how you signed your name on your mail-in ballot application.

  • If someone helps you with your mail-in ballot, you must put your helper’s name and address on the Carrier Envelope, which is the one used to return your ballot to the early voting clerk. Your helper must also sign the Carrier Envelope. If you were unable to sign and want to provide information about a witness, fill that section in.**If you need help reading, marking, or mailing the actual ballot, ask a trusted relative or friend for help. It’s not uncommon for someone from a political organization to offer to help with your ballot soon after you’ve received it. We recommend you decline this kind of help for several reasons. If you allow your ballot to be mailed by someone you don’t know, it might not be mailed at all. If it’s delivered to the elections office by a common or contract carrier from the address of a candidate or a campaign’s headquarters, your ballot will be rejected.

Mail in your mail-in ballot as soon as you fill it out. The quicker the election office receives it, the sooner any mistakes can be corrected. A completed mail-in ballot MUST be returned to your county elections office in the Official Carrier Envelope provided to you. It may be returned in any of the following manners:

  • Regular residential mail via USPS

    1. Ballot must be postmarked by 7:00 pm on Election Day and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the first mail delivery day after Election Day

  • In-person drop off at your local county elections office on Election Day

    1. You must present an acceptable form of photo ID

    2. Only the voter may deliver their ballot in person

  • Common or contract carrier (such as personal courier, or FedEx or UPS, or other contracted mail service)

    1. Ballot must be received by 7:00 pm on Election Day

    2. If the carrier provides receipt mark indicating a time before 7:00 pm on Election Day, it may be received by 5:00 pm on the first mail delivery day after Election Day.

If you want to track you mail-in ballot, you can do so here.

If you change your mind and want to vote in person instead, simply take your ballot to your polling place during early voting or on Election Day. If you can’t find your ballot, cast a provisional ballot.

If you are told that your mail-in ballot was rejected, you have until the 6th day after Election Day to cure it.

How To Fill Out a Mail-In Ballot Application

To avoid any issues with casting your ballot by mail, here are some helpful instructions to get you through the process.

STEP 1: Determine if you are eligible to vote by mail.

To be eligible to vote by mail in Texas, you must:

  • be 65 years or older;

  • be sick or disabled;

  • be out of the county on election day and during the period for early voting;

  • be expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day; or

  • be confined in jail, but otherwise eligible.

STEP 2: Request your mail-in ballot by visiting https://saavetxeducationfund.org/request-mail-in-ballot-application

STEP 3: Once you receive your application, make sure to read it carefully and fill out the required information.

Here’s a handy graphic that show some of the most often missed parts of the application.

  • Section 1:

    • Use your home address where you registered to vote.

    • IMPORTANT! Include BOTH your driver’s license number and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

  • Section 2: If you will be outside of the county during voting time for any reason including being away at college, select “other address” and fill in where you can receive your mail-in ballot (dorm, apartment, etc.). Make sure to also check the box that says “Address Outside the County”

  • Section 3: Mark your reason for voting by mail. If you are a college student, mark “Expected Absence from the County” and fill in the dates for the start and end of the fall semester.

  • Section 4: Make sure you select “November Election”.

  • Section 5: Sign and date. Take a picture of your signature so you can sign it the same way on your mail-in ballot.

To be safe, mail in your application. Use your own envelope and postage. Mail it to your county’s early voting clerk in time for it to be received by October 28, 2022. Find the address here.

You can track your request and your mail-in ballot here.

There are special provisions for military and overseas voters. You can read more here.

Once you’ve received your mail-in ballot, you can find instructions on how to submit it properly here.

Curbside Voting

Curbside Voting

Curbside voting is available at all polling locations during Early Voting and on Election Day. It is a good idea but not required to call your county elections office in advance to confirm your intention to use this facility.

You can find the addresses and phone numbers for all 254 counties in Texas by going to https://bit.ly/TXCtyRegistrars. To find their website, Google “[your county name] website” to find more information.

This service is reserved for those who are “physically unable to enter the polling place,” typically the mobility-impaired and/or elderly. In addition, if you are ill (meaning ill with something other than COVID-19; if you are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, contact your County Elections office to check if you are eligible for curbside voting and still wish to vote, you may do so with curbside voting.

What are Your Voting Rights

What Are Your Voting Rights

You have rights, and it’s important to know what they are. You can find the full list here: https://www.votetexas.gov/your-rights/

AN IMPORTANT RIGHT IS THE RIGHT TO CAST A PROVISIONAL BALLOT. YOU MAY CAST A PROVISIONAL BALLOT IF:

your name does not appear on the list of registered voters

you do not meet the voter ID requirements and cannot sign the Reasonable Impediment Declaration

If you need to cast a provisional ballot, the election judge will provide you details about how to cure the provisional status of your ballot and the time frame in which that must be done.

HELP HOTLINE

In case you have concerns you may call Texas Democratic Party Voter Information and Protection Hotline at 1-844-898-6837.

Have questions or need help voting? Call

1-888-API-VOTE (1-888-274-8683).

Bilingual assistance is available in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Urdu, Hindi, and Bengali.

There are several reasons you may want to call the hotline,for instance:

You have questions about voting that you cannot find the answers to.

You have been denied the right to vote.

You have witnessed illegal or questionable electioneering behavior.

You have experienced unusual delays or voting discrimination.

There is voter intimidation occurring .

You have been wrongly purged from the voter registration rolls .

Vote By Mail

The deadline for the county to receive your application for a mail ballot for the March 2022 Primary is Friday, February 18, 2022.

Note: Due to reports of applications being rejected in some counties, we are recommending voters include both the ID numbers of one of the indicated forms (either Texas Driver’s License, State ID number, or election ID certificate if you have neither) and the last four digits of their social security number.

New Required Procedure 

A new law requires that individuals who vote by mail include with both their application and mail ballot either their:

  • Texas Driver’s License number

  • Texas State ID number

  • Last four digits of their social security number, or

  • Election ID Certificate number

There will be a designated location on the application and the ballot’s carrier envelope where you will include one of those ID numbers. 

If you receive a vote by mail application or ballot rejection notice for reason of incorrect or missing ID numbers, you can add the numbers or correct the numbers using the Secretary of State’s ballot and application tracker portal.

Once you’ve been approved and receive your mail-in ballot, please complete it as soon as possible and either mail it back to your Early Voting Clerk or hand deliver it to their office on Election Day.

Want to see the status of your application or mail-in ballot? Click here to head to the Secretary of State’s NEW online tracker.

Who is able to request a Mail Ballot?

  • Individuals 65 and over on Election Day

  • Individuals who are sick or have a disability and affirmatively indicate on the application that they “have a sickness or physical condition that prevents [them] from appearing at the polling place on election day without a likelihood of needing personal assistance or injuring [their] health,”

  • Individuals who are confined in jail

  • Individuals who will be outside of their county during Early Vote AND Election Day

  • Individuals who are expecting to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day

Where can I get a mail ballot application?

  • If you have access to a printer and computer, you can print off an application here.

  • If you need an application mailed to you, fill out this request form here.

  • Mail or hand deliver your application to the address listed for your county here.

What qualifies as a disability or physical condition?

  • Any voter who applies to vote by mail for reason of disability or physical condition must also affirmatively indicate on the application that they “have a sickness or physical condition that prevents [them] from appearing at the polling place on election day without a likelihood of needing personal assistance or injuring [their] health,”

  • The decision to apply to vote by mail based on a disability or physical condition is your own (subject to a correct understanding of the law). Your county clerk has no responsibility to question or investigate your application unless you provide additional information explaining your specific disability or physical condition.

  • The following do NOT constitute sufficient cause to vote by mail: lack of transportation; needing to be on-site at work; or a sickness that does not prevent you from appearing at the polling place on Election Day without a likelihood of needing personal assistance or of injuring your health.

  • If your application to vote by mail has been questioned or rejected, call 844-TX-VOTES for assistance.

I forgot to include my ID number on my application.

  • Look up your application on the state’s tracker portal and you will be able to enter your ID number. This should complete your application and you should be mailed a ballot.

I forgot which ID number I used on my ballot application.

  • If the ID numbers included on the application and ballot both bring up the same voter when searched, then the numbers will be accepted and the ballot signature will still be presumed to be that of the voter.

It is close to the deadline and I would like to vote by mail, but I am worried my application will not arrive to the Early Voting Clerk on time.

  • Due to a change in state law, voters are now able to hand-deliver their mail-in ballot application in-person at their Early Voting Clerk’s office through the day of the deadline.

  • If you are not able to hand-deliver your application, you also have the option to overnight your application via USPS or a common contract carrier, such as UPS and FedEx. Remember, it must arrive at the Early Voting Clerk’s office by closing time on the day of the deadline.

  • You can also submit your application via email or fax, but you must also mail the original, hard copy of your application to the early clerk of your county. And it must be received by your county within 4 business days of your email/fax.

    • First, complete the application here, print it out, and sign it.

    • Email or fax a photo or scanned version of your application to the early voting clerk of your county by Friday, February 18, 2022. You can find the email address and fax number for your early voting clerk here. Then, you must also mail the original, hard copy of the application to your early voting clerk, and it must be received within four business days of your email/fax (February 24 if you emailed/faxed it on February 18). You can find the mailing address for your early voting clerk here.

What if I become disabled or hospitalized on or after the deadline to request a mail-in ballot?

  • You have the option of voting a late ballot. A registered voter who becomes disabled or hospitalized on or after the deadline may fill out this application, have a physician, chiropractor, or accredited Christian Science practitioner complete the affidavit section, and have a friend, family member, or other representative deliver the application and pick up a ballot from the early voting clerk. The application can be submitted until 5pm on Election Day. Then, the voter can mark the ballot, and their representative can personally deliver it back to the early voting clerk’s office before 7:00 pm on Election Day.

I’m helping/I am a military or overseas voter. How can they/I get a ballot?

  • There are special provisions and deadlines to make voting easier for military personnel and overseas citizens. Get more information here.

 

Mail Ballot

When does my mail ballot need to be received in order to be counted?

  • Your mail ballot must be received by your county by 7pm on Election Day (if it’s not postmarked) or 5pm the day after Election Day (as long as it’s postmarked by 7pm on Election Day).

Can I send my ballot by FedEx or UPS?

  • We strongly recommend that you hand-deliver your ballot on Election Day. If you choose to send your ballot via FedEx or UPS, keep in mind that the envelope containing your ballot will not be postmarked, so it must arrive by Election Day.

Can I hand deliver my ballot to the elections office?

  • Yes, but only on Election Day. Other rules were in place for the November 2020 election, but for the March 2022 Primary election you can only hand deliver your ballot on Election Day to the early voting clerk’s office.


Source: Texas Democratic Party

What to take to the polls 2022

What to take to the Polls Nov 2022

THERE ARE 2 KEY ITEMS YOU NEED TO TAKE TO THE VOTING BOOTH:

First, take a valid form of ID.

Senate Bill 5, passed by the 85th Legislature, Regular Session, requires voters who possess an acceptable form of photo identification for voting listed below to present that identification in order to vote in person in all Texas elections.:

  1. Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)

  2. Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS

  3. Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS

  4. Texas Handgun License issued by DPS

  5. United States Military Identification Card containing the person’s photograph

  6. United States Citizenship Certificate containing the person’s photograph

  7. United States Passport (book or card)

  8. With the exception of the U.S. Citizenship Certificate, which does not expire, for voters aged 18-69, the acceptable form of photo identification may be expired no more than four years before being presented for voter qualification at the polling place. For voters aged 70 or older, the acceptable form of photo identification may be expired for any length of time if the identification is otherwise valid.

US Passport (Book or ID) If you are age 69 or younger on Election Day, any of the acceptable forms of voter ID can be expired up to four (4) years as of Election Day (expired more recently than November 3, 2016). If you are 70 or older on Election Day, your ID can be expired for any length of time.

It’s ok if the address on your Drivers License does not match your registered address, though as a precaution you should take a utility bill or other official mail with your name and address matching your registered name and address.

Next, print out our Election Guide for your county.

Print out any of guides we have provided for you. Cell phones are not permitted to be on in the polls so print the Election Guide for your county and be sure to take it with you.

Other recommendations you may consider for Covid safety: bringing your own marking instrument such as a pen, pencil with eraser, or stylus to use when checking in to vote and for marking your ballot, wearing latex gloves and bringing your hand sanitizer to the polling location to use after leaving the polling locations, wearing an appropriate face mask over your nose and mouth at the polling.

Email Everyone To Get Them to Vote

A personal email from you may be the thing that compels your relative, friend, or colleague to at last make their voice heard at the polls. Here is a sample email you can copy, paste, attach your county’s Election Info sheet from our website and send to entire your network! You can find your county’s Election Info sheet here.

Dear Friends,

Just a quick note to say please go vote to secure a better future for all of us. Early voting ends Oct 30. I did it and it’s so easy! I’m attaching a sheet you can print and take to the polls to help you with candidate selections as well as helpful info you may find handy like a hotline in case of any issues.

Attach election guides for your county

https://saavetx.org/plan-to-vote

Get your neighbors to go vote

Here’s a fun, easy way to help your Desi neighbors get to the polls. We will be targeting Desi Democrats that have not voted in this election. It’s a contactless way to leave valuable information on doors of voters who have not voted.

Literature drops(“Lit drops”) are contactless way to get information to voters. We will be dropping slate cards to encourage voters to vote. Minivan will update every day to identify voters who have not voted yet.

How To Lit Drop

Sign up here to get involved with your SAAVETX regional team https://forms.gle/gdUfAWib9UhUu2or9

  1. Prepare your literature with a short handwritten note. Your team leader will provide you with postcards and an Election Info sheet as your lit. Once you have at least 50 pieces of lit ready, you can go “drop”.

  2. Download the Mini-van app, create an action ID if you don’t already have one.

  3. Enter the code we give you. This code tells the app to pull a specific demographic group that we have strategically identified to receive our literature.

  4. Once you have entered the code, go to the top left corner and choose “maps” from the menu.

  5. You’ll see a map with pins placed on the homes of the people we are targeting. These are the homes you will drop your literature at.

  6. Proceed to the first address, tap the address on the app. You will see the names of each registered South Asian voter at that address with a circle to the left of their name. Click on a name, click on the red box at the top which reads “I Couldn’t Reach This Contact”.

  7. Leave the lit wedged in the hinge of the door, stuck between two doors, or any other place where it will be noticed, preferably in a way that your handwritten note is visible. DO NOT PUT IT IN A MAILBOX, this is illegal. Once you’ve dropped your lit at that address, click the “Lit Dropped” option.

  8. Proceed to the next address! Once you have finished for the day, do not log out, Logging out locks you out for a day.

 

How to Help at the Polls

Volunteers are welcome to work as a representative of a political party at polling locations throughout each county. These volunteer positions are different from the role of Poll Workers, who are hired by the county to help operate polling locations. Here are the 2 roles you may volunteer for.

  1. Poll Greeter

    Poll Greeters remain outside of the perimeter of the polling place and present party literature, signs, and other campaign materials. Poll Greeters aim to boost morale of party voters as they enter the polls as well as potentially sway those who are yet undecided. You can sign up to Poll Greet at specific locations at particular times through an organization such as your local Democrat party or you may simply go to a poll when it is convenient. Remember to stay 100 ft away from the actual polling place!

  2. Poll Watcher

    Poll Watchers undergo a 90 minute online training in which they learn the important rules that must be enforced at polling locations as well as what to do in the event of an issue. Poll Watchers are sent by each party and it is important to have enough volunteers for our party to represented at every poll.

    To volunteer as a Poll Watcher use this link which will take you to a Mobilize sign-up.

Become a Poll Worker / Voter Protection Hotline Line Worker / Poll Watcher

POLL WORKER

Who can be a poll worker?

•Be a registered voter in the county where you are planning to be an elections worker.

•Be at least 18 years of age.

•Have been a resident of Texas for at least 30 days

Check with County Elections Office (Some have closed applications such as Dallas & Fort Bend) Below are top counties


Bexar https://www.bexar.org/2182/Apply-as-an-Election-Official

Brazoria https://www.brazoriacountyclerk.net/departments/elections/poll-workers

Cameron https://www.cameroncounty.us/elections/index.php/poll-workers/

Collin https://www.collincountytx.gov/elections/election_information/Pages/election_worker_recruitment.aspx

Dallas https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/training-and-education/become-a-poll-worker/

Denton https://www.votedenton.com/poll-worker-program/

El Paso https://epcountyvotes.com/election_workers_volunteers/poll_worker_information

Fort Bend https://www.fortbendcountytx.gov/government/departments/county-services/elections-voter-registration/general-information/become-an-election-worker

Galveston https://www.galvestonvotes.org/election-information/poll-workers/

Harris https://harrisvotes.com/PollWorkers?lang=en-US

Hidalgo https://www.hidalgocounty.us/533/Poll-Worker-Information

Lubbock - 806-775-1339, select 6, select 3, select 1, select 1, select 2 to have information mailed to you 

Montgomery http://legacy.mctx.org/election/video/vid.html

McLennan https://www.co.mclennan.tx.us/549/Election-Worker-Employment

Nueces https://www.nuecesco.com/county-services/county-clerk/elections-department/election-worker-information

Tarrant https://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/elections/education-and-training/poll-workers.html

Travis https://countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov/elections/join-the-election-team.html

Webb https://www.webbcountytx.gov/ElectionsAdministration/PollWorkerInforamtion/

Williamson https://www.wPilco.org/Departments/Elections/Poll-Workers

VOTER PROTECTION:

Sign up for Poll Watching or Voter Protection Hotline

https://contribute.txdemocrats.org/page/signup/help-protect-texas-voters-

Voter Protection Hotline Sign Up:

https://www.mobilize.us/tdporganizing/event/296105/

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