Texas elections 2022: how and when is the last day to vote and how do I register to vote?
The Midterm elections are just around the corner and voters in Texas have one last opportunity to register to vote in order to cast a ballot 8 November.
Tuesday 11 October will be the last day eligible Texas citizens can register to vote in the 2022 Midterm Elections. The same goes for anyone that needs to correct or update information on their registration. Unlike 21 other states, the Lone Star State doesn’t allow same-day voter registration.
Texans will be voting on whether to give Governor Greg Abbott another four years in office or choose from one of the five other contenders, with Democratic candidate Beto O’Rourke trailing the incumbent by around 7 points. Also on the ballot will be all Texas’ 38 US House of Representatives as well as the state legislators, 22 state executive offices and more.
For specific questions about your voter registration you should contact your county voter registrar. If you recently had a name change you can update your information online. Those who encounter problems trying to vote or have concerns can call or text the nonpartisan Texas Voter Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
Important dates in the 2022 Midterm Elections for Texans
Tuesday 11 October: Deadline to register to vote
Monday 24 October: In-person early voting begins
Friday 28 October: Last day to request an absentee or vote-by-mail ballot
Friday 4 November: Last day of in-person early voting
Tuesday 8 November: Final day to vote in Texas’ federal and state elections
Mail-in and absentee ballots must be received by 7 pm on Election Day, unless mailed from outside the US. Overseas votes must be received by the 5th day after Election Day.
Who can register to vote?
In order to register to vote in Texas an individual must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the county in which they are applying. While you must be at least 18 to vote, you can register if you are 17 years and 10 months old.
Those who have been convicted of a felony and have not fully discharged their punishment, “including any incarceration, parole, supervision, period of probation or be pardoned,” cannot register to vote. Nor can those who have been “declared mentally incompetent by final judgment of a court of law.”