Voter Guide: June 15 runoff elections

Here’s a comprehensive guide to the June 15 runoff election, providing essential information on key dates, voter registration, polling locations, ballot content, and more:

Key Dates:
– May 16: Last day to register to vote
– June 3: First day of early voting
– June 4: Last day to apply by mail (received, not postmarked)
– June 11: Last day of early voting
– June 15: Election Day

What’s On My Ballot?
The ballot includes eight runoff races across Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant counties. Depending on your jurisdiction, you’ll see races for positions like city council and other local offices. Sample ballots are available on your county’s election webpage.

How to Register/Am I Registered?
Voter registration closed on April 1. You can verify your voter status at VoteTexas.gov. If unregistered, you can still apply for future elections by printing an application online or registering when renewing or updating your driver’s license.

Where Do I Vote?
In CPPP-approved counties, voters can cast ballots at any polling location. For other counties, voters must go to their designated precincts on Election Day. Find voting locations on your county’s election website.

What Identification Do I Need to Vote?
Accepted forms of photo ID include a Texas driver’s license, Texas Election Identification Certificate (EIC), or other specified IDs. For absentee ballots, additional rules apply.

Absentee Ballots:
Deadline for absentee ballot applications was April 23 (received, not postmarked). Voters can hand-deliver ballots or use designated drop-off locations.

Has My Ballot Been Received?
Verify ballot receipt at txballot.org.

Straight-Ticket Voting:
No longer available in Texas after a law change in 2020.

What is a Poll Watcher?
Poll watchers observe election conduct and report irregularities. They must adhere to guidelines outlined in Chapter 33 of the Texas Election Code.

This guide aims to ensure voters are informed and ready to participate in the upcoming runoff election.