Houston City Council District C Special Election

No, this election does not offer in-person registration on Election Day.

Texas does not offer online voter registration.You can use the Texas voter registration application tool to fill out a Texas state voter registration form, but you cannot submit it online. You must print, sign, and mail the application to your local election official.

Contact or visit your local election office to complete the voter registration process.Learn more by visiting the Texas Secretary of State website or contacting your local election office.

You will be asked to show photo ID to vote in Texas. Acceptable forms include: Texas driver's license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Texas election ID certificate Texas personal ID card Texas handgun license US military ID with photograph US citizenship certificate with photograph (doesn't need to be current) US passport (book or card)Forms must be current or expired less than four years. For voters aged 70 or older, the acceptable form of photo identification may be expired for any length of time if the identification is otherwise valid.Voters without ID:If you don't have ID and cannot obtain one due to a reasonable impediment, you'll need to sign a sworn statement that there is a reason why you don't have any of the accepted IDs, and present one of the following: certified birth certificate that confirms your birth and establishes your identity, including a foreign birth document if it is admissible in a court of law valid voter registration certificate current utility bill, government check, bank statement or paycheck, or government document with your name and an address If you meet these requirements and are eligible to vote, you may vote in the election.If you don't have ID and do not have a reasonable impediment to obtaining one or did not bring ID to the polling place, you may cast a provisional ballot. In order to have the provisional ballot counted, you will be required to visit the voter registrar's office within six (6) calendar days of the date of the election to either present one of the forms of photo ID or submit a temporary affidavit, or, if applicable, qualify for the disability exemption, in the presence of the county voter registrar while attesting to the fact that you do not have any of the required photo IDs.

Where can I vote on Election Day?You can look up where to vote on Texas's site. Can I vote early?Yes, early voting is offered in this election. You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the early voting period, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Early voting locations may be less crowded, as well. Learn more about voting early in Texas. Early voting locations may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check Texas’s site to find where to vote early. What do I need to bring?You will be asked to show photo ID to vote in Texas. Acceptable forms include: Texas driver's license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Texas election ID certificate Texas personal ID card Texas handgun license US military ID with photograph US citizenship certificate with photograph (doesn't need to be current) US passport (book or card)Forms must be current or expired less than four years. For voters aged 70 or older, the acceptable form of photo identification may be expired for any length of time if the identification is otherwise valid.Voters without ID:If you don't have ID and cannot obtain one due to a reasonable impediment, you'll need to sign a sworn statement that there is a reason why you don't have any of the accepted IDs, and present one of the following: certified birth certificate that confirms your birth and establishes your identity, including a foreign birth document if it is admissible in a court of law valid voter registration certificate current utility bill, government check, bank statement or paycheck, or government document with your name and an address If you meet these requirements and are eligible to vote, you may vote in the election.If you don't have ID and do not have a reasonable impediment to obtaining one or did not bring ID to the polling place, you may cast a provisional ballot. In order to have the provisional ballot counted, you will be required to visit the voter registrar's office within six (6) calendar days of the date of the election to either present one of the forms of photo ID or submit a temporary affidavit, or, if applicable, qualify for the disability exemption, in the presence of the county voter registrar while attesting to the fact that you do not have any of the required photo IDs.

Visit your state’s site to find your local election office.

Registration deadlinesIn-person at local election office:Mar 5By mail (postmarked by):Mar 5Absentee ballot deadlinesRequest ballot:Mar 24Voting deadlinesEarly voting:Mar 18 - Mar 31In-person:Apr 4

Texas allows eligible voters to request a mail ballot. All other voters are expected to vote in person. Check to see if you’re eligible to vote by mail on Texas's site. How do I get my ballot? Request your mail-in ballot with a mail ballot application.What should I do if I don’t get my ballot? If you don’t receive your ballot in the mail, then contact your local election office. How do I return my ballot? Read the instructions carefully on how to mark and return your ballot. You can return your ballot by mail or by visiting a dedicated drop off location. Find a ballot drop off location near you.If you choose to return your ballot through the mail, be sure to mail your ballot at least one week before the deadline to ensure it's timely postmarked. Keep in mind that USPS might not postmark your mail on the day it's dropped off. You can also request a manual postmark at the counter of a USPS office. Find a USPS location near you. Your local election office must receive your mail ballot by 5:00 p.m. the day after Election Day if it is postmarked on Election Day.If you return your ballot by mail and it does not contain a postmark, your local election office must receive it by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. Please note: You must provide one of the following numbers on your ballot by mail (ABBM) and your mail ballot carrier envelope:Texas Driver’s LicenseTexas Personal Identification NumberElection Identification Certificate Number issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (NOT your voter registration VUID number)Last 4 digits of your Social Security NumberIf you have not been issued one of these identification numbers, you must indicate so by checking the appropriate box on the ABBM or carrier envelope.For more information, please visit the Texas website.What do I need to do if I’ve moved? What’s on your ballot depends on where you live, so your voter registration is tied to your exact address. If you’ve moved, you need to re-register with your new address.