Voter Engagement Project

VOTER GUIDE

Information on national, state, and local elections

For a personalized voter guide, including national, state, and local elections, please visit https://www.vote411.org/ballot and enter your address to find your races.

How do I vote early?

Early voting dates and hours of operation:
  • Monday, October 20 – Saturday, October 25 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Monday, October 27 – Wednesday, October 29 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 30 – Friday, October 31 | 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

During early voting, any registered Montgomery County voter may vote at any Montgomery County early voting polling location during hours of operation.

Click here to view a list of Montgomery County early voting polling locations and a map.

Frequently Asked Election Questions

What do I need to bring to vote?

To vote, you must bring one of the approved forms of photo identification below. With the exception of the U.S. citizenship certificate, the identification must be current or, for voters aged 18-69, have expired no more than 4 years before being presented for voter qualification at the polling place. A person 70 years of age or older may use a form of identification listed below that has expired if the identification is otherwise valid.

  • Texas driver license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
  • U.S. military identification card containing the person’s photograph
  • Texas personal identification card issued by DPS
  • Texas license to carry a handgun issued by DPS
  • United States citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph
  • United States passport

Voters who currently do not have an approved form of photo ID may apply for an Election Identification Certificate (EIC) at no charge with the Texas Department of Public Safety.

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The information in this answer is drawn from the Houston Voters Guide by the League of Women Voters of Houston.

What if I don’t have one of these approved forms of identification?

Bring one of the following supporting documents to the polling place. The election official will help you complete a form and you’ll be able to vote.

  • Valid Voter Registration Certificate
  • Certified Birth Certificate (must be an original)
  • Copy of or original Bank Statement
  • Copy of or original Government check or paycheck
  • Copy of or original current Utility Bill
  • Copy of or original government document with your name and an address (original required if it contains a photograph)

The information in this answer is drawn from the Houston Voters Guide by the League of Women Voters of Houston.