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Early voting starts today!
From Monday, October 19 through Friday, October 30, Dallas County voters can cast their ballots ahead of the November 3 election. We highly recommend voting early because it gives you more opportunity to vote before Election and more flexibility if your schedule changes.
Our 2026 Dallas will decide races up and down the ballot on November 3. Look for free copies at churches, recreation centers, apartment complexes, community colleges, libraries and partner organizations throughout Dallas County. Prefer digital? You can download a digital version of the printed guide on our homepage, lwvdallas.org, or in this email. If you want a personalized ballot based on your address, go to VOTE411.org.
Choose your voting day and location. During early voting, any Dallas County is your polling location. That means you can vote near home, work, or school. Check Dallas County Election Department’s interactive map to find locations and live wait times. Polls will be open:
Monday, October 19 - Saturday, October 24, 7 AM - 7 PM
Sunday, October 25, 12 PM -6 PM
Monday, October 26 - Friday, October 30, 7 AM - 7 PM
Tuesday, November 3 (Election Day), 7 AM - 7 PM
Check Your Registration Before You Go Vote. Before heading to the polls in Dallas County, make sure you are registered to vote in Dallas County. You can check your registration with the county here.
If your voter registration is in suspense and you still live in Dallas County, you can vote at any Dallas County vote center. You will need to complete a Statement of Residence form to confirm your address and then you can vote a regular ballot.
If Dallas County is home now but you’re still registered in another Texas county, you may qualify to vote a limited ballot. A limited ballot includes only the races that overlap between your previous county and Dallas County. You cannot vote a limited ballot at just any vote center. Limited ballots are available only during Early Voting at the designated main polling location. For Dallas County voters, the main polling location is located at 1460 Round Table Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247. Checking your registration before making the trip will save you time and help you know where to go.
Bring your voter ID. Texas voters should bring one form of acceptable photo ID when voting in person:
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Texas driver’s license issued by DPS
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Texas personal ID issued by DPS
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Texas Election Identification Certificate,
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Texas handgun license issued by DPS,
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U.S. Citizenship Certificate with photo,
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U.S. Military ID or
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U.S. Passport book or card.
No photo ID? No problem. You can still vote. When you vote in person, bring one supporting document with your name and address, such as a certified birth certificate, government check, current bank statement, current utility bill, paycheck, or government document showing your name and address, like a voter registration certificate. At the polling location, you’ll show your supporting document and fill out a Reasonable Impediment Declaration before you cast a regular ballot.
Get to know your ballot. After you research your ballot, print or write your selections on a piece of paper because you can’t use your phone while voting. In Dallas County, some unopposed candidates will appear in a bloc because the ballot is long. You may vote for the whole group or skip the group. You cannot choose only some candidates in that group.
Voting by Mail? Check eligibility and take action. In Texas, you can vote by mail only if you:
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Will be 65 or older on Election Day,
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Have a qualifying illness of disability,
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Expect to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day,
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Will be outside the county during both Early Voting and on Election Day, or
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Are confined in jail or subject to involuntary civil commitment.
If you qualify, complete an Application for Ballot by mail. Include an identification number on your application and your mail ballot carrier envelope. You can use your Texas driver’s license number, Texas personal ID number, Texas Election ID certificate number or Social Security Number. The deadline is Friday, October 23, 2026. Your application must be received by the Early Voting Clerk by the deadline, a postmark by October 23 is not enough.
The ballot return deadline is November 4, 2026. Your ballot must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by Wednesday November 4, 2026, 5:00 p.m. If a voter changes their mind and wants to vote in person, they must surrender their mail ballot at the polling place.
Need help reading or marking your ballot? If you have trouble seeing or marking your ballot because of a disability, you can bring someone to help you or ask election workers for assistance.
Need help in a language other than English? You can bring an interpreter of your choice or ask election officials for assistance.
Have trouble walking or standing in line? If a mobility problem makes it hard for you to walk or stand, you can ask to move to the front of the line. You can also ask for the person helping you to move to the front with you.
Need to vote from your vehicle? If you cannot safely go inside a polling location without seriously injuring yourself, curbside voting is available. Park in the designated area and call the number posted there. Election workers will bring the voting equipment to your vehicle. Other people in your vehicle can request to vote curbside as well.
Need a ride to the polls? Ride DART Free on Election Day at no charge within the service area. Show your valid voter registration card. Use code, VOTENOV3 for GoLink in the GoPass App. Learn more on how to ride DART free to vote.
Get a Discount on Lyft Rides by entering code VOTE26 in the Lyft app before Election Day to receive 50% off, up to $10. Learn more about Lyft’s 2026 Voting Access Program.
Know your rights at the polls! If you experience a problem voting or have questions on Election Day or during Early Voting, contact Election Protection for assistance in English, Spanish, Arabic, Asian Languages, ASL and for disability rights.
English: 866-687-8683
Spanish: 888-839-8682
Arabic: 844-925-5287
Asian Languages: 888-274-8683
Disability Rights: 888-796-8683
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