First Day of Early Voting - October 20th
Welcome to Vida Votes. This is an important year and your vote will help elect
not only a new President, but you will also be choosing a Senator, a Sheriff,
a State House member as well as others. Continue reading below for Election 2008
information.
Avoid waiting in line on Election Day and vote early. You never know what can happen Election Day: I had to work late, No one was able to pick up the kids, the election happy hour was longer than expected, or I ran out of gas. Vote early, take a friend.
Where can I vote early? Check your county's elections page:
Are you ready to vote? Not sure? Check your status in Texas.
I want to double check that I am registered to vote in Dallas (Dallas County)
Actually, I am registered at my other house in Ft. Worth (Tarrant County):
Not registered? Moved away and want to vote near your new home?
Register at www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/reqvr.shtml
Who can register to vote?
As long as you aren't crazy, you are over 18 yrs, a U.S. Citizen, and not a felon, then yes you can vote. More details on the process
at www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/pamphlets/largepamp.shtml
Ok, so I am registered to vote - now what? Find out who your friendly elected officials are in your neighborhood.
I previously voted on a paper ballot, how does the electronic system work?
I want to double check that I am registered to vote in Dallas (Dallas County), how can I?
Actually, I am registered at my other house in Ft. Worth (Tarrant County), how can I check?
Well, I know I am registered, but not sure where in Texas, what do I do?
They did not allow me to vote? What can I do?
Call one of the following:
Secretary of State 1.800.252.VOTE
Texas Democratic Party 512.478.9800
Republican Party of Texas 512.477.9821
Secretary of State 1.800.252.VOTE
Texas Democratic Party 512.478.9800
Republican Party of Texas 512.477.9821
Who represents me? Find your national and state elected officials by district, zip code, and city.
Complete list of Texas House Representatives
Complete list of Texas State Senators
National Races
State Races
Texas Democratic Party
Rick Noriega
Jim Jordan
Sam Houston
Linda Reyna Yanez
Republican Party of Texas
John Cornyn
Wallace Jefferson
Dale Wainwright
Phil Johnson
Local Races
Dallas County Democratic Party
Lupe Valdez
All Democratic Candidates
Dallas County Republican Party
Lowell Cannaday
All Republican Candidates
More Information
The Secretary of the State of Texas has a helpful website with FAQs.
VOTEXAS
Voting Early in Person or by mail
Important Dates
First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
September 5, 2008
Last Day to Register to Vote
October 6, 2008
First Day of Early Voting
October 20, 2008
Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
October 28, 2008
Must be received, not merely postmarked!
Last Day of Early Voting
October 31, 2008
ELECTION DAY
NOVEMBER 4, 2008