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13 Oct, 5 tweets, 3 min read
1/ Today is the first day of early voting in Texas!

Early voting runs through Oct 30. Election day is November 3.

Check out our guide and make a plan to vote. #tx2020
bit.ly/33QsKlB
2/ Where can I vote early?

You are allowed to vote at any polling location in the county you are registered to vote in during early voting. Check the Texas Secretary of State’s website for polling locations in your county.
bit.ly/1KR2WEl
3/ What do I need to bring to the polls?

A valid photo ID. There are 7 types accepted including your driver’s license or passport.

OR an accepted alternative form of identification.

Check out this story for a full list of accepted IDs.
bit.ly/33RAULZ
4/ What precautions should I take?

The Texas secretary of state’s office suggests you:
-maintain 6 feet of distance
-bring a pen, pencil with an eraser or stylus
-wear a face mask
-use hand sanitizer

Check out the full list here.
bit.ly/3jW50DG
5/5 During the election we're teaming up with @propublica's @electionland.

If you're out at the polls — or submitting a mail-in ballot — and you notice something wrong, let us know:
bit.ly/2SQGfge

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1/ Early voting is up in parts of Texas. That has some people excited.

But it’s far too early to tell whether that trend will continue through Election Day or what it means for Democrats’ hopes to flip the state. bit.ly/2SVMsYs
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1/ 56% of Texas registered voters say the state economy is worse than it was a year ago, according to our latest poll

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In the latest GOP effort to restrict voting options in Harris County, a largely Democratic county that is Texas' most populous, the Texas Republican Party filed a lawsuit asking a court to limit curbside voting and halt drive-thru voting programs. bit.ly/3jQYJcl
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