Want to know more about election results and voter participation?
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Find data about election resultsThis video will show you how to find data about past election results and voter participation in Texas. As always, we encourage all eligible voters to register and participate in the current elections.
Students registering to vote
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
Get Involved/Give Back
Want to play a part in registering voters or working at the polls?
Take the time to get informed about the candidates. Here are a few links to get you started.
https://www.usa.gov/voter-research#item-37607
What about polling information?
https://people.howstuffworks.com/political-polling.htm
https://www.ropercenter.cornell.edu/polling-and-public-opinion/polling-fundamentals
Need statistics about voting?
https://guides.loc.gov/election-statistics
What about campaign financing?
Don't stop here. Ask questions, contact your representatives and remember that your vote counts!
Registering to vote/Voting
- 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?
Absentee voting/limited ballot voting
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.
Elections in Your Area
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.
