What You Need to Know About Voting in the November 2023 Election

The last day to register to vote is Tuesday, October 10. Early voting runs from October 23 through November 3; Election Day is November 7.

Early voting starts in just a few weeks for the upcoming election on November 7. The last day to register to vote is October 10. One of the items on the ballot is Aldine ISD’s Bond 2023.

A 58-member Long-Range Planning Committee met multiple times to study and prioritize potential bond projects. The Committee consisted of parents, community members, district staff, senior citizens, and business/community leaders. This group presented a recommendation to the Aldine ISD Board of Trustees. After careful review and deliberation, the Trustees voted to approve a bond proposal for $1.8 billion. This bond is largely their recommendation. Click here to learn more about Bond 2023.

Here are important dates and information to know if you plan on voting this election season.

REGISTERING TO VOTE

When is the last day to register?

October 10 is the last day to register to vote.

Who can register?

You can vote if you are:

• A U.S. citizen.
• A resident of the county where you’re registering.
• 18 years or older on Election Day.
• Not a convicted felon

Where can I register to vote?

Most people can’t register to vote online — but you can print out a voter registration application on the Secretary of State’s website. You can request a County Registration Form online if you live in Harris County through the Harris County Clerk’s Office.

You can mail the application to your local county voter registration official, and it must be postmarked by October 10, the registration deadline. You can also drop off your application in person by October 10.

If you renew your driver’s license before October 10, you can register to vote online through the Texas Department of Public Safety.

How can I check my voter registration status?

You may already be registered to vote with a driver’s license. Check your voter registration status on the Secretary of State’s My Voter Portal using your driver’s license number, your unique voter identifier number, or your name, county, and date of birth. Harris County residents can also check their voter registration status through the Harris County Clerk’s Office.

How can I update my voter registration?

If your name or address has changed since the last election, you can freely update your registration through the Secretary of State’s online portal.

VOTING BY MAIL

When is the last day to apply to vote by mail?

The last day to apply for a mail-in ballot is October 27.

If you’re mailing your application back, county election officials must receive it by October 27.

Who can vote by mail?

You may qualify to vote by mail if you are:

• 65 years or older.
• Sick or disabled.
• Out of the county on Election Day and during the early voting period.
• You are expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day.
• Confined in jail but otherwise eligible.

How do I apply to vote by mail in Texas?

You can print the mail-in ballot application PDF or order an application online through the Secretary of State’s website.

Complete Sections 1-4 on the application, then sign and date Section 5. If another person helped you with your application, you must complete Section 6.

If you printed the application, place it in your envelope and add postage.

If you ordered the application online and it was mailed to you, fold it in half, seal it, and add postage.

Address and mail the application to the early voting clerk in your county. You can find the address on your county’s elections department website.

When is the last day to submit a mail-in ballot?

If the Mail-in Ballot is Not in a Postmarked Envelope: Election officials must receive mail-in ballots on Election Day, November 7, at 7 p.m.

If the Envelope is Postmarked by 7 p.m. on Election Day: It must be received by November 8 at 5 p.m.

VOTING IN PERSON

Does Texas require an ID to vote?

Yes. Make sure to bring one of the following acceptable forms of photo ID to vote:

• Texas driver’s license
• Texas election identification certificate
• Texas personal identification card
• Texas handgun license
• U.S. military identification card with your photo
• U.S. citizenship certificate with your photo
• U.S. passport, either book or card

Where can I vote?

Many counties in Texas have opted for countywide voting, meaning registered voters can go to any polling location within the county where they’re registered. You can find your polling site on the My Voter Portal.

When can I vote?

You can vote early in-person from October 23 through November 3 during early voting and on Election Day, which is November 7.

View a Sample Ballot and Find the Vote Center Nearest You

Click here to view a Harris County sample ballot. To find the vote center nearest you, click here.

• City of Houston Ballot Sample
• Harris County/Aldine Sample Ballot