Voting Info

2020 is a major election year and with everything going on we thought it would be helpful to put together a voting resource with information you might need.

Interested in working at the polls? Travis County is looking for people to join the election team! Get all the details on how you can help your community, applications for these paid roles are available to view here.

Important Dates:

How Do I Register to Vote?

Request an Application for a Ballot by Mail

What about voting by mail?

Currently in Texas you still need to have a reason beyond COVID-19 fears. More info by clicking here.

Application for a Ballot by Mail

To be eligible to vote early by mail in Texas, you must:

• be 65 years or older;
• be disabled;
• be out of the county on election day and during the period for early voting by personal appearance; or
• be confined in jail, but otherwise eligible.

Instructions for submitting an Application for Ballot by Mail (“ABBM”):

1. Print (PDF) the ABBM form
2. OR submit an order online and an ABBM will be mailed to you.
3. Complete Sections 1 through 8.
4. Sign and Date Section 10.
5. If you were unable to sign the application and someone witnessed your signature, that person must complete Section 11.
6. If someone helped you complete the application or mailed the application for you, that person must complete Section 11.
7. Affix postage.

Travis County Voters will be able to hand deliver their own mail-in ballots beginning Oct 1-Nov 3. There will be 4 drive-thru locations:

• 5501 Airport Blvd
• 700 Lavaca Parking Garage via Guadalupe
• 700 Lavaca Parking Garage via Lavaca
• 1010 Lavaca Parking Lot via W. 11 St.

Where do I go to Vote?

Who Represents Me?

Form not working? Try this link: wrm.capitol.texas.gov

How to get involved with the City of Austin

The website for the City Clerk contains all the information you might need to get involved on the city level: austintexas.gov