Thread by @MOVE_texas

With Early Voting in Texas starting today, let's breakdown everything you need to know to be a voter in the midterm elections. 🌈

First, let’s get the basics out of the way:
Early Voting: Oct. 24-Nov. 4
Last day to apply for mail-in ballot: Oct. 28
Election Day: Nov. 8

Midterm elections determine the many state leaders who hold the power to change just about anything that happens right outside our doorstep. Check out our newly debuted voter guide in partnership with @DeedsActionFund 💟 for more information!
movetxvoterguide.com

We know young people aren’t as interested in parties as they are about policy. That's why we vote for values. Young people can determine the outcome of elections, change cities & counties, build new leadership ready to take the fight higher, and transform circumstances in Texas.

You could be a climate voter because city council has the power to close coal plants. You can be a criminal justice voter and vote to decriminalize marijuana in your community. You can be an voting rights voter and support county leadership who advocate for more polling locations

You don’t need much to vote, but it’s important that you bring your ID. Let’s say it again, BRING YOUR ID. Driver’s license or state ID, regardless, BRING IT. If you don’t have either, look to our election center for other forms of ID: movetexas.org/vote

Sure you only need your ID to vote, but there’s other ways to be safe. If you go to the polls, wear a mask, bring hand sanitizer, and maybe your own pens. And keep your distance!

If you see your county on this list, yeehaw! It means you can vote at *any* polling place in your county on Election Day, not just at your assigned precinct location. sos.state.tx.us/elections/laws…

No ride, no problem. Our friends at @Rideshare2Vote can help ya out with a *free* round trip to the polls. Just make sure you request your ride 2 hours in advance!
You can either
1.) Download RideShare2Vote app
2.) Call [phone]
3.) Use the link! rideshare2vote.com/upgrade/reques…

On the ballot, are several heavy-hitters such as Governor, Lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller, U.S. representatives, state reps and many communities will be voting on local offices. Want to see what's on your ballot?
Check it --> movetexas.org/vote/

Voting should be easy, but sometimes sh*t happens at the polls. Don’t worry, we have friends for that. Don’t hesitate to reach out:

(866) OUR-VOTE
English
(888) VE-Y-VOTA
Spanish
(888) API-VOTE
Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Bengali, Urdu, Hindi, and Tagalog

Most of us want the same things for our communities - a vibrant healthy community where people of all backgrounds can thrive. That's why we need to elect a new era of leaders and vote to #ProtectOurFreedoms.
Find all this info and more at movetexas.org/vote