Election Day in Texas: Where to Vote and What’s on the Ballot

Election Day is officially here in Texas, and this year is shaping up to be one of the tightest elections we've seen in Texas. There are some very hotly contested races that could legitimately go either way, so every vote is going to be important.

Whether you've been a voter for a long time, or this is your first time voting, it's important for you to exercise your right to vote and let your voice be heard, no matter who you're voting for. I always say, if you don't vote, you can't complain.

Am I Registered & Where Do I Vote

One of the biggest questions, especially among new voters, is "where do I go to vote?" Well, that all depends on the county you live in. Each county has multiple different places you can go to vote, and it's all about picking the one nearest to where you are when you go to vote.

As far as figuring out whether or not you're registered to vote, and where you're registered to vote, it's very simple. This Texas.gov site has a page where you can enter a little info to find out. Name, DOB, and then choose one of several options to check. You can also find a voting place on this site.

What Are We Voting On

This is NOT a Presidential election. The biggest races in this midterm are for the U.S. Senate. U.S. House, Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General. Two of these races have garnered a lot of attention both in Texas and nationally.

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Starting with the one that seemingly is the biggest and most talked about, James Talarico vs. Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate. These two have been sparring non-stop through ads on TV and radio, as well as on the campaign trail. Going into election day, most polls show it being a close race, with Talarico narrowly ahead in most polls.

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Here at home, all eyes have been on the race for Governor. Incumbent Greg Abbott is trying to chase down his fourth term as the state's Governor, but challenger Gina Hinojosa has been mounting a very strong challenge. Exit polls show this race being a dead heat at the moment, with a few showing Abbott narrowly ahead.

Other Races To Watch

The U.S. House race will be another one to keep an eye on. There are 38 districts in Texas which account for nearly nine percent of all the seats in the House. Democrats are aiming to flip some seats to give them an edge in Washington, D.C.

Another race to keep an eye on is for Lt. Governor of Texas. Incumbent Dan Patrick is being challenged by Vikki Goodwin, and all signs have been pointing to a very tight race there. This is an important race as it's the equivalent of being a Vice President, as the Lt. Governor would be the one to take over should the Governor of a state be unable to perform their duties for any reason.

Regardless of who you're voting for, what side of the fence you're on, go out and vote today if you haven't already. Keep it civil, and exercise your right.