Lumberjacks Vote

• Know your rights as a voter!

• What are acceptable documents if I don’t have a picture ID?

• Voters with special needs

• Military and overseas voters
• Your Civil rights
• Other common questions

Want to play a part in registering voters or working at the polls?

• Am I eligible to vote? 
• Am I already registered?  
• What if something goes wrong?
• Can I vote a provisional ballot?
• Any tips for first-time voters?  
• What about military and overseas voters?

Living away at school but still want to vote back home?

• Find out how to request an absentee ballot. Each state has different rules and deadlines so check out your home state's instructions.
• The State Secretary of State's office is a great place to find accurate voting information for your state.

Here's a link to the Texas Secretary of State's office:

Don't forget that your county might also hold local elections while you're away:

Pay close attention to the mailing instructions, postage requirements and deadlines!

Did you miss the opportunity to get an absentee ballot but want to vote on national and state-level elections?

• In Texas, during the early voting period (only), you may have an option to vote a limited ballot in person in the county in which you reside.

What kinds of national elections are there?

How do you find out about local elections/school boards/ballot initiatives? Be sure to check out county elections and initiatives as well.