Subject: Vote Early and Make Your Voice Heard!
Hi [Recipient’s Name],
The Presidential and State Primary election is March 5 in Texas. This election is crucial, and your vote can make a difference. Don’t wait until Election Day — Texas voters may vote early at an early voting site in their county.
Early Voting Details:
📍 Location: You may vote at any early voting location in your county.
🗓️ Dates: Tuesday, February 20 through Friday, March 1
⏰ Hours: Early voting hours may vary based on location and date.
To find early voting locations, dates, and hours, visit: teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov/MVP/mvp.do
🪪 What to bring: All voters will be asked for ID when voting in person. Approved photo IDs include:
Texas driver’s license or personal ID card issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Handgun license issued by DPS
Election ID Certificate issued by DPS (Learn more about obtaining this certificate HERE)
U.S. military ID containing the person’s photograph
U.S. citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph
U.S. passport
If your photo ID has expired within the last four years, you may still use it as an acceptable photo ID for voting. If you are over the age of 70, you may use an expired photo ID for voting no matter how long it has been expired if the information on the ID is otherwise valid. Please note, a U.S. citizenship certificate does not expire and may be used at any time.
If you do not have one of the above forms of photo ID, you may still cast a regular ballot if you sign a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and present a supporting form of ID. Supporting forms of ID are the following:
Copy or original of a government document that shows the voter’s name and an address, including the voter’s voter registration certificate;
Copy of or original current utility bill;
Copy of or original bank statement;
Copy of or original government check;
Copy of or original paycheck; or
Copy of or original of (a) a certified domestic (from a U.S. state or territory) birth certificate or (b) a document confirming birth admissible in a court of law which establishes the voter’s identity (which may include a foreign birth document).
More information about Texas’s voter ID law is available at: votetexas.gov/voting/need-id.html.
Your vote matters, and by voting early, you can avoid the crowds and ensure your voice is heard. Encourage your friends and family to do the same!
Thank you for being a voice in shaping our democracy!
P.S. – Need more information on voting in Texas? Campus Vote Project has you covered. Find out everything you need to know before Election Day HERE.
Subject: Texas Presidential and State Primary is Tomorrow: Do you have a voting plan?
Hi [Recipient’s Name],
Tomorrow is Presidential and State Primary Day in Texas, and it’s essential to have a plan in place to ensure you can vote easily and without any hiccups. Here are some tips for a smooth voting experience:
📍 Confirm Your Polling Location: Find Election Day voting locations HERE. You may also contact the Election Official for State and County Elections in your county. The hours of voting on election day are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
🪪 What to bring: All voters will be asked for ID when voting in person. Approved photo IDs include:
Texas driver’s license or personal ID card issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Handgun license issued by DPS
Election ID Certificate issued by DPS (Learn more about obtaining this certificate HERE)
U.S. military ID containing the person’s photograph
U.S. citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph
U.S. passport
If your photo ID has expired within the last four years, you may still use it as an acceptable photo ID for voting. If you are over the age of 70, you may use an expired photo ID for voting no matter how long it has been expired if the information on the ID is otherwise valid. Please note, a U.S. citizenship certificate does not expire and may be used at any time.
If you do not have one of the above forms of photo ID, you may still cast a regular ballot if you sign a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and present a supporting form of ID. Supporting forms of ID are the following:
Copy or original of a government document that shows the voter’s name and an address, including the voter’s voter registration certificate;
Copy of or original current utility bill;
Copy of or original bank statement;
Copy of or original government check;
Copy of or original paycheck; or
Copy of or original of (a) a certified domestic (from a U.S. state or territory) birth certificate or (b) a document confirming birth admissible in a court of law which establishes the voter’s identity (which may include a foreign birth document).
More information about Texas’s voter ID law is available at: votetexas.gov/voting/need-id.html.
🗒️ Know What’s On the Ballot: Texas will hold its 2024 primary elections on March 5. Voters in each primary will choose their candidates for U.S. president, U.S. Senate, congressional and legislative offices, the State Board of Education, the Railroad Commission, judicial seats, and some county commissioner races. Voters can find more information on what can be found on their ballots here: Candidate Ballot Order (texas-election.com)
🗣️Know Your Voting Rights: Make sure you know your rights at the polls. Learn more about your rights on Election Day HERE. Have questions or need more information? Call 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683)!
👫 Encourage Others: Reach out to friends and family to remind them to vote tomorrow.
Your participation is vital to our democracy, and your vote can make a difference!
P.S. – Need more information on voting in Texas? Campus Vote Project has you covered. Find out everything you need to know before Election Day HERE.
Subject: Texas’s Primary is Today. Get Out and Vote!
Hey [Recipient’s Name],
Today is Presidential and State Primary Election Day in Texas, so don’t forget to vote! Your vote is crucial to shaping the future of our community. Take a moment to exercise your right to vote and make your voice heard.
Election Day Details:
📍 Confirm Your Polling Location: Find Election Day voting locations HERE. You may also contact the Election Official for State and County Elections in your county. The hours of voting on election day are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
🪪 What to bring: All voters will be asked for ID when voting in person. Approved photo IDs include:
Texas driver’s license or personal ID card issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Handgun license issued by DPS
Election ID Certificate issued by DPS (Learn more about obtaining this certificate HERE)
U.S. military ID containing the person’s photograph
U.S. citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph
U.S. passport
If your photo ID has expired within the last four years, you may still use it as an acceptable photo ID for voting. If you are over the age of 70, you may use an expired photo ID for voting no matter how long it has been expired if the information on the ID is otherwise valid. Please note, a U.S. citizenship certificate does not expire and may be used at any time.
If you do not have one of the above forms of photo ID, you may still cast a regular ballot if you sign a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and present a supporting form of ID. Supporting forms of ID are the following:
Copy or original of a government document that shows the voter’s name and an address, including the voter’s voter registration certificate;
Copy of or original current utility bill;
Copy of or original bank statement;
Copy of or original government check;
Copy of or original paycheck; or
Copy of or original of (a) a certified domestic (from a U.S. state or territory) birth certificate or (b) a document confirming birth admissible in a court of law which establishes the voter’s identity (which may include a foreign birth document).
More information about Texas’s voter ID law is available at: votetexas.gov/voting/need-id.html.
🗒️ Know What’s On the Ballot: Texas will hold its 2024 primary elections on March 5. Voters in each primary will choose their candidates for U.S. president, U.S. Senate, congressional and legislative offices, the State Board of Education, the Railroad Commission, judicial seats, and some county commissioner races. Voters can find more information on what can be found on their ballots here: Candidate Ballot Order (texas-election.com)
🗣️Know Your Voting Rights: Make sure you know your rights at the polls. Learn more about your rights on Election Day HERE. Have questions or need more information? Call 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683)!
👫 Encourage Others: Reach out to friends and family to remind them to vote today.
Your vote is your voice, and together, we can make a difference. Be part of the change in Texas today!
Thank you for voting!
P.S. – Need more information on voting in Texas? Campus Vote Project has you covered. Find out everything you need to know before Election Day HERE.
Subject: Vote from Home with a Mail-In Ballot
Hi [Recipient’s Name],
In Texas, you may vote by mail if you are:
Absent from the county of registration during the Early Voting period and on Election Day;
65 years of age or older on Election Day;
Sick or disabled;
Expecting to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day;
Civilly committed; or
Confined in jail and not serving a sentence for a felony conviction.
Here’s what you need to do to vote from home this election season:
Request Your Mail-In Ballot: Applications for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM) must be received by your Early Voting Clerk by Friday, February 23. You can get a formal ABBM from:
Complete Your Ballot: Fill out your ballot carefully, following the instructions provided.
Return Your Ballot:Completed absentee ballots may be returned in person or by mail. Those returned in person must be taken to the early voting clerk’s office while polls are open on Election Day. You will be required to show an acceptable voter ID if returning your ballot in person. Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by 7:00pm on Election Day and received no later than 5:00pm the day after Election Day.
More information about requesting, completing, and returning your mail-in ballot can be found HERE.
Once you’ve sent your ballot by mail to your county’s Early Voting Clerk, you can check the status of your mail-in ballot through the Ballot by Mail Tracker, available on the Texas Secretary of State’s ‘My Voter Portal.’
No matter how you vote, your vote matters. Make sure your voice is heard.
Thank you for being civically engaged and making an impact!
P.S. – Need more information on voting in Texas? Campus Vote Project has you covered. Find out everything you need to know before Election Day HERE.
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