The General Election is Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010

Early Voting Period is October 18, 2010 through October 29, 2010
See Harris County Votes for early voting times and locations.

First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
September 3, 2010

Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
October 26, 2010: must be received, not merely postmarked

Last Day to Register to Vote
October 4, 2010



Election Day Voting Information

If you live in Harris County, you can find where to vote on Election Day by using this page, based on the home address you listed when you registered to vote.

First, please note the following important information:

  • You are entitled to vote without being harassed or intimidated by anyone.
  • Bring personal identification with you to the polls (driver’s license, government ID, bank statement or utility bill).
  • You do NOT need your voter registration card. (Of course, you DO need to be registered.)
  • Each poll will have a list of eligible voters for that location. If your name is not on that list, the election worker should call the Elections Office to see if your registration can be located.
  • If you are told that you cannot vote because your name is not on the list, or because your identification is not accepted, you must be allowed to cast a “provisional ballot”. A provisional ballot is not counted until after the election, at which time election officials will determine whether you were properly registered to vote.
  • If records show you have moved, you can vote by signing an address confirmation.
  • You have the right to receive a demonstration of voting equipment before voting.
  • If you are disabled or are over the age of 65, you have the right to an accessible polling place and help in voting.
  • You may bring written materials into the voting booth to assist you as you cast your ballot.

If anyone challenges your right to vote:

  • Ask for the name of the person who is denying you the right to vote and write it down.
  • Ask to talk to a supervisor and lodge a complaint or call the Harris County Elections Office at: 713-755-6965

How to Vote Early By Mail

You can vote early by mail if you are:

  • at least 65 years of age; OR,
  • you are sick or disabled; OR,
  • confined in jail, but eligible to vote, OR,
  • you will be out of Harris County for any reason, so you can’t vote in person both during the early vote period or on Election Day.

To vote by mail, you must fill out and mail an application so that you will be sent a ballot. Remember, to be eligible to vote during an election, you must register to vote at least thirty (30) days before an election. Click here to download an application to vote by mail.

Once you receive and mark your ballot, you must mail it so that it is received by 7:00 pm on Election Day. If you apply to vote by mail, and then decide to vote in person instead, you must cancel your request in writing or bring your unmarked ballot with you to the polls for cancellation.