The clock is ticking if you are planning to vote early in the Nov. 8 General election because the last day to vote early is today.
The polls will be open until 8 p.m. today in Cameron County, 7 p.m. in Hidalgo County and 7 p.m. at the Starr County Courthouse – other locations in Starr County will close earlier – and 5 p.m. in Willacy County.
One on the benefits of voting early is that you can vote at anyone of the early voting locations in the county you reside in, officials said. On Election Day, voters must cast their ballots at their designated precinct.
When heading to the polls, voters must present some type of photo identification. This includes a Texas drivers license, Texas ID card, Texas handgun license, Texas election identification certificate all issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety, a U.S. Passport, a military identification card with a photo, and a U.S. Citizenship Certificate with a photo.
Voters who do not possess and cannot reasonably obtain one of the seven approved forms of photo ID may fill out a Reasonable Impediment Declaration at the polls and present an alternative form of ID, such as a utility bill, bank statement, government check, or a voter registration certificate.
Federal races of interest in the Rio Grande Valley are U.S. District 34, U.S. District 15, and state representatives for District 27, District 20, District 35, District 39, District 41, and District 28.
In Hidalgo County, voters will also be selecting a county judge and district attorney.
In Cameron County, voters will also be selecting a county judge and county. There are also a couple of county commissioner positions and justices of the peace position on the ballot.
There are also several municipal and school board elections on the ballot as well.
For more information on early voting locations, you should reach out to the county you are registered to vote in. Cameron County voters should call (956) 544-0809, Hidalgo County voters should call (956) 318-2570, Starr County voters should call (956) 716-4800 and Willacy County voters should call (956) 689-2387.
