HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Over 125,000 people got out to vote on Monday, the first day of early voting in Harris County.
The county has 88 places to cast your vote for the November 5 General and Special Elections. Early voting runs through Nov. 1, so there's plenty of time to get in and make your voice heard before the early voting polls close. Election Day is Nov. 5.
Harris County provides a map showing all 88 voting sites and the wait times at each location. The map provides an estimated wait time and a count of the number of people in line at each voting site.
What time can I vote?
Polls are open in Harris County on the following days and times:
- Monday, Oct. 21 through Saturday, Oct. 26: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Sunday, Oct. 27: noon to 7 p.m.
- Monday, Oct. 28 through Wednesday, Oct. 30: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 31: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday, Nov. 1: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
What do I bring with me to vote in person?
- Texas Driver License issued by Texas DPS
- Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS
- Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS
- Texas Handgun License issued by DPS
- United States Military Identification Card containing the person’s photograph
- United States Citizenship Certificate containing the person’s photograph
- United States Passport (book or card)
For voters aged 18-69, photo IDs must not be expired for more than four years, except for a U.S. Citizenship Certificate, which doesn't expire. For anyone 70 years and above, acceptable forms of photo IDs can be expired for any length of time if the ID is otherwise valid.
For those who don't have any of the above forms of ID, here are some supporting forms of ID that can be shown.
- Copy or original of a government document that shows the voter’s name and 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
- 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)
You can learn more about acceptable forms of ID here.
What's not allowed at voting locations?
According to Texas law, no one can use any wireless communication devices within 100 feet of voting stations. People also can't use mechanical or electronic devices to record sound or images within 100 feet of voting stations.
You cannot use the following at polling locations:
- Cell phones
- Cameras
- Tablet computers
- Laptop computers
- Sound recorders
- Any other device that may communicate wirelessly, or be used to record sound or images
What you can't wear to the polls
You can't wear clothing or have any similar communication that relates to a candidate, measure or political party. If you do, a presiding judge can enforce the law within 100 feet outside a polling place entrance. You may be asked to cover up before going inside to vote.
Am I registered to vote?
Before heading to the polls, you need to make sure you're registered to vote! there's a link and just a couple of steps to determine if you are.
Stay with KHOU 11 and KHOU.com for complete election coverage. Download the KHOU 11 app for updates sent to your phone. You can find out more about the candidates and the issues in the League of Women Voters Voting guide.