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'Texas, Got Your ID? Voter Registration Deadline Looms. Again.'

Oh brilliant, just what we need, another deadline. Because registering to vote for the literal fate of the country wasn’t stressful enough. Thanks, American democracy—you truly are the gift that keeps on giving.

Published October 2, 2024 at 11:56am by Brandi D. Addison

America: The Countdown is On! Register to Vote, People!

Alright, listen up, fellow liberals! We've got less than five weeks until the 2024 presidential showdown between our rockstar VP Kamala Harris and the former guy, Donald Trump. Early voting is already happening in some states, so it's time to get your democratic duty on and register to vote!

Texas, Your Deadline is Nigh!

Voter registration deadlines are creeping up across the country, and every state is different because, well, America! Texas, you're up on Oct. 7.

See when your state opens early voting.

Not sure if you're still on Texas voter rolls? Want to register? Let's do this!

How to Register to Vote in the US of A

Register to Vote Online

Make it easy on yourself:

Hop on over to Vote.gov, the official voter registration site.
Select your state and get redirected to their registration page.
Fill out your deets to register for the first time, update your info, or confirm your status.

Register to Vote by Mail

Snail mail more your style? Download the National Mail Voter Registration Form, fill it out, print it, and mail it off to the location listed for your state.

Register to Vote in Person

Feeling old-school? Here's where you can register IRL:

Your local department of motor vehicles office.
A nearby armed forces recruitment center.
County public assistance offices like SNAP/food stamps.

How to Change My Voter Registration

When you register to vote or change your registration, you'll get a voter registration card in the mail. It's got all the good stuff:

Your name
Home address
Polling station address
Party affiliation (if you're into that)

Texas friends, if you're already registered, you can update your mailing address online with the Texas Secretary of State’s office: txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/sos/SOSACManager. Make sure you do it before Oct. 7!

Papers, Please! What Documents Do I Need?

Required documents vary by state, but usually, you'll need a driver's license or state ID. If not, a bank statement or utility bill should do the trick.

See what your state requires.

Texas, Mark Your Calendars!

Early voting in Texas kicks off Oct. 21.