Early Voting FAQs

  • Check your status & appropriate Early Voting Election Locations, Dates, & Times here.

  • You never know what might happen that prevents you from voting on Election Day, lines may be longer or an emergency may arise. By voting early, you can be sure your civic duty has been completed and not worry about the possibility of not having your vote counted.

    Until we have “Vote Centers” in Denton County, voters must vote at their assigned precincts polling location on Election Day. This can be confusing because it can change with each election. Early Voting is our preferred method because you can vote anywhere in the county during this time.

  • Yes! In order to vote in all Texas Elections, voters are required to present an approved form of photo identification (current or expired no more than 4 years)

    There are 7 possible forms of ID you can use:

    — Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS);
    — Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS;
    — Texas Election Identification Certificate 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)

    If you do not have one of the forms of ID, fill out a Reasonable Impediment Declaration accompanied by one form of identification listed below:

    — Valid voter registration certificate
    — Certified birth certificate (must be an original)
    — 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 government document with your name and an address (original required if it contains a photograph)

    Visit VoteTexas.gov for more information.

  • Because that’s the law.

  • If your name on your photo ID does not match exactly, but is “substantially similar,” you will be allowed to vote a regular ballot after you initial a small box next to your name. That means you’re verifying that you are the voter pictured in the ID and in the registered voters list.

  • Don't stop at the top. Vote for EVERY Democrat! It’s important to vote in every election and for every Democrat who is running. You may bring a printed list of who you plan to vote for, but you may not look at a phone in the voting location. You can find all upcoming election information, including active contest lists here.

Vote By Mail FAQs

  • To be eligible to vote early by mail in Texas, you must:

    — be 65 years or older; or
    — be sick or disabled; or
    — be out of the county on election day and during the period for early voting by personal appearance; or
    — be expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day; or
    — be confined in jail, but otherwise eligible.

    More information here.

  • Download this Application for Ballot By Mail

    Note: The application is pre-addressed to the Denton County Election Administration and requires postage.

  • Your application must be received by the Early Voting Clerk no later than the 11th day before Election Day. More can be found in the details in the Deadline to Apply section of the Application for a Ballot By Mail.

    The Denton County Elections office does not send out applications or ballots without a specific request from the voter. We must receive your application no earlier than 60 days before election day and no later than the close of business 11 days before election day.

  • Applications are valid for 1 calendar year. You can apply on January 1. No reminders are sent.

    Find more information about early voting by mail and absentee voting here.

  • Add both your Texas Driver's License/State ID number and the last 4 digits of your SSN on your application. Include your phone number and e-mail address so the Denton County Election Administration can contact you to quickly address issues.

    If you need help completing or submitting your application to vote by mail, please call the Denton County Democratic Party at (469) 771-2155.

  • You can track your application and ballot here.

  • The completed ballot may be delivered by mail or in person and must be received by Denton County Elections Administration on or before Election Day.

    Mailing Address:
    Elections Administrator Denton County
    P.O. Box 1720 Denton, TX 76202

  • For more information from Denton County Elections about voting by mail, visit the Denton County Election Administration website.

    Denton County Elections Administration
    701 Kimberly Drive, Suite A101
    Denton, TX 76208
    (940) 349-3200
    elections@dentoncounty.gov

    Alternatively, if you have questions, call the Texas Democratic Party's Voter Assistance Hotline at (844) TX-VOTES.

  • Should you apply for and receive a mail ballot, but change your mind and wish to vote in person, you can still do so. However, be sure to bring the ballot with you to the polling location so the Election Judge is able to collect and cancel it.

  • You can track your application and ballot here.

  • Yes, a friend or family member can assist you in completing and returning your ballot to the mail. If you need any help or have any questions, please contact the Denton County Democratic Party at (469) 771-2155.

    You can also watch our video on how to complete your Vote By Mail application.

  • Don't stop at the top. Vote for EVERY Democrat! It’s important to vote in every election and for every Democrat who is running. You may bring a printed list of who you plan to vote for, but you may not look at a phone in the voting location. You can find all upcoming election information, including active contest lists here.

Election Day FAQs

  • You can check your eligibility status here.

    Find your assigned Election Day location here.

    All Election Day polls are open from 7AM to 7PM.

  • Yes! In order to vote in all Texas Elections, voters are required to present an approved form of photo identification (current or expired no more than 4 years)

    There are 7 possible forms of ID you can use:

    — Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS);
    — Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS;
    — Texas Election Identification Certificate 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)

    If you do not have one of the forms of ID, fill out a Reasonable Impediment Declaration accompanied by one form of identification listed below:

    — Valid voter registration certificate
    — Certified birth certificate (must be an original)
    — 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 government document with your name and an address (original required if it contains a photograph)

    Visit VoteTexas.gov for more information.

  • Because that’s the law.

  • If the name on your photo ID does not match exactly but is “substantially similar,” you will be allowed to vote a regular ballot after you initial a small box next to your name. That means you’re verifying that you are the voter pictured in the ID and in the registered voters list.

  • Don't stop at the top. Vote for EVERY Democrat! It’s important to vote in every election and for every Democrat who is running. You may bring a printed list of who you plan to vote for, but you may not look at a phone in the voting location. You can find all upcoming election information, including active contest lists here.