GO VOTE!
- Jermy Johnson
- Nov 7, 2022
- 2 min read
No matter what side of the fence you are on you should be out voting. With tomorrow, November 8th, being the big day across the country many people are going to be turning out to vote on what and who matters to them.
With issues facing the country from racism and inflation to which party will be controlling the house and senate. This years election will carry a hefty toll for the future. With that said if you have the right to vote you should no doubt be exercising that right.
Raw Brilliance Media offices are located in Austin, TX so we have a big stake in Austin and Texas voting. Below you will find links to register to vote and where to vote.
Voting information
You will be asked to show photo ID to vote in Texas.
Acceptable forms include:
Texas driver's license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Texas election ID certificate
Texas personal ID card
Texas handgun license
US military ID with photo
US citizenship certificate with photograph (doesn't need to be current)
US passport
Forms must be current or expired less than four years. For voters aged 70 or older, the acceptable form of photo identification may be expired for any length of time if the identification is otherwise valid. For voters aged 18-69, the acceptable form of photo identification may be expired no more than four years before being presented for voter qualification at the polling place.
If you don't have ID and cannot obtain one due to a reasonable impediment, you'll need to sign a sworn statement that there is a reason why you don't have any of the accepted IDs, and present one of the following:
certified birth certificate
valid voter registration certificate
or a current utility bill, government check, bank statement or paycheck, or government document with your name and an address.
Texas allows eligible voters to request a mail ballot. All other voters are expected to vote in person. Check to see if you're eligible to vote by mail on Texas's site.
How do I get my ballot?
Request your mail-in ballot with a mail ballot application.
What should I do if I don't get my ballot?
If you don't receive your ballot in the mail, then contact your local election office.
How do I return my ballot?
Read the instructions carefully on how to mark and return your ballot.
You can return your ballot by mail or by visiting a dedicated drop off location.
If you choose to return your ballot by mail, the United States Postal Service (USPS) recommends that voters mail their completed ballots at least one week before the due date. Find a USPS location near you.
Please note: You must provide one of the following numbers on your ballot by mail (ABBM) and your mail ballot carrier envelope:
Texas Driver's License
Texas Personal Identification Number
Election Identification Certificate Number issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (NOT your voter registration VUID number)
Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number
If you have not been issued one of these identification numbers, you must indicate so by checking the appropriate box on the ABBM or carrier envelope.Make your voice be heard.
Voting in Travis County
Voting for Travis and surrounding counties.
The rest of Texas
Make sure you double and triple check your selections! Happy voting!
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