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🚨 The last day to register to vote in Texas is Oct. 5 🚨

That’s two weeks away.

We’ve compiled everything you need to know about the general election and voting during the pandemic in Texas. #tx2020 #txlege bit.ly/33QsKlB

2/ You can request an application by mail or find one at county voter registrars’ offices, post offices, government offices or high schools. You can also print out the application. Applications must be postmarked by the Oct. 5 deadline. webservices.sos.state.tx.us/vrapp/index.asp

3/ To check whether you’re already registered to vote, visit the Texas secretary of state’s website and log in using one of these ways:

+ Texas driver’s license number & DOB
+ Full name, DOB & the county you reside in
+ DOB & Voter Unique Identifier

teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov/MVP/mvp.do

4/ This year’s election will be different due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Polling locations will have guidelines in place for social distancing and regular cleaning.

Check out our voter guide for a full list of health protocols for voters. bit.ly/33QsKlB

5/ If you plan to apply to vote by mail in Texas, here is more information on who qualifies to vote by mail: bit.ly/33GIrf6

6/ Texas has also expanded its early voting period for this year’s general election.

Early voting begins Oct. 13 and ends Oct. 30.

Polling locations can be found on the Texas secretary of state’s website two days before early voting begins. bit.ly/33QsKlB

7/ Election Day polling locations aren’t always the same as early voting spots, so be sure to check your area’s polling locations before you head to cast your ballot.

8/ You’ll need to bring one of these forms of ID to vote in Texas: bit.ly/33QsKlB

9/ All Texans’ ballots will include presidential and statewide races, but the rest of the races will be determined by where you live.

Enter your address here to learn more about your ballot. bit.ly/33QsKlB

10/10 This will be the first year that Texas does not allow for straight-ticket voting, so expect to spend more time in the voting booth and prepare for longer lines at polling stations.

The best way to avoid lines is to vote early in October. bit.ly/33QsKlB