Voter Guide: May 4, 2024, Local Elections

Here’s your guide to the May 4 uniform election, featuring essential dates, registration details, voting locations, and what to expect on the ballot:

### Key Dates:
– **April 4**: Last Day to Register to Vote
– **April 22**: First Day of Early Voting
– **April 23**: Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
– **April 30**: Last Day of Early Voting
– **May 4**: Election Day

### Sample Ballots:
Visit your county’s election webpage to view sample ballots and find key races in your area.

### Key Local Races:
Check your county election page for information on local government elections, including school board and city council positions.

### Bond Propositions:
Several cities, including Dallas, have bond propositions on the ballot for various projects.

### Appraisal District Board Members:
Elections for property appraisal boards are taking place in Texas’ largest counties, with some positions filled by appointment due to lack of candidates.

### How to Register/Am I Registered?
Check your voter status at VoteTexas.gov. While the registration deadline for this election has passed, you can register for future elections online or by mail.

### Where Do I Vote?
In approved counties, voters can use any polling location under the Countywide Polling Place Program. Otherwise, you must vote at your designated precinct.

### What Identification Do I Need to Vote?
Acceptable photo IDs include a Texas driver’s license, passport, or military ID.

### Absentee Ballots:
Mail-in ballots must be received by the early voting clerk by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Certain conditions apply for eligibility.

### Has My Ballot Been Received?
Verify the status of your mail-in or in-person ballot at txballot.org.

### Straight-Ticket Voting:
Straight-ticket voting is no longer an option in Texas following a law signed by Governor Abbott in 2020.

### What is a Poll Watcher?
Poll watchers observe elections on behalf of candidates or parties and must adhere to specific rules outlined in the Texas Election Code.

For detailed information on each topic, refer to the respective sections in the guide.