Resources to guide you through the voting and election processes and to help you encourage others to vote in support of public education
2024 General Elections Flyer
Download and share this flyer to encourage others to register for the 2024 Texas General Election by October 7, 2024, and to vote in the 2024 Texas General Election, either during early voting October 21-November 1 or on General Election Day (November 5).
The Texas Tribune Voting Guide
Election Day is November 5, 2024. Here is everything you need to know about casting a ballot in Texas.
Get Your Personalized Ballot
Using the League of Women Voters’ vote411.org/ballot website, you can learn where candidates running for office stand on the issues. Only candidates that appear on your ballot will be listed (you enter your address so the site pulls up only races you are eligible to vote in).
Find Your Polling Place
To find your eligible polling locations, visit the Texas Secretary of State’s website, click on the drop down next to “Selection Criteria” on the “Am I Registered?” panel. Select the information you wish to provide to pull up your voter information. On the next page, click on the link under “Upcoming Elections.” A window that lists all your polling locations will pop up. It includes the name, address, and polling dates/times for each of your locations.
Voter Registration 101
Am I registered to vote? Where can I get a voter registration application? Find answers to these basic questions. This Secretary of State webpage provides this information and more.
School Principals Must Serve as Deputy Voter Registrars
Texas high school principals are required by law to serve as deputy voter registrars for the counties in which their schools are located. See the list of responsibilities of a high school deputy registrar.
Voting Resources from Raise Your Hand Texas
Visit this Raise Your Hand Texas’ webpage to make your voting plan and learn more about the candidates.
Project V.O.T.E.
Project V.O.T.E. (Voters of Tomorrow through Education) is a program designed by the Secretary of State to help students become knowledgeable, responsible voters. The website is geared toward students and provides information on how to register to vote, student workers on Election Day, and the VoteTexas.gov website.
Voting 101
What kind of identification do I need when I go to vote in person? This Secretary of State webpage provides this information and more.
List of Voting-Related Do’s and Don’ts for Educators
TREA: Care Enough to Vote – A Practical Guide to Simplify and Engage Educators in Civic Responsibility of Voting provides simple explanations of what educators can and can’t legally do regarding elections.
Using School District Resources for Political Advertising in Connection with an Election
The Texas Ethics Commission provides guidance on the use of school district resources related to elections and political advertising in this short guide.
Latest Voting Updates from Texas Educators Vote
This Texas Educators Vote webpage provides important dates, deadlines, and other election information related to improving educators’ participation in voting.
Election Action Items
- Become familiar with the legal do’s and don’ts in relation to elections (scroll to bottom).
- Share Texas Educators Vote website and Teach the Vote website with employees.
- Discuss with employees the need to vote. Administrators may not endorse specific candidates.
- Recruit non-school personnel community members to engage in voter turnout efforts.
- Inform community members of important issues facing public education.
- Recommend that community members conduct research on where candidates stand on key issues, and review incumbent voting records.
