Montgomery County saw 192,952 ballots cast during the early voting period for the Nov. 3 election, according to the county’s elections department.
That represents 39% of registered voters, according to data from the Texas Secretary of State’s website. Compared to the 2022 November midterm elections, 5% more registered voters cast a ballot during this election's early voting.
What you need to know
Election Day is on Tuesday. Voters are deciding who will represent them in a range of offices including the U.S. Senate, the governor’s office, city councils, local school districts and countywide positions.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and registered voters must vote at their designated precinct on Election Day. You can check your voter registration status on the county’s elections website and see where your precinct is located for Election Day.
Texas law requires voters to present an approved photo ID at the polls, which must be one of the following:
Texas driver's license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas election identification certificate issued by DPS
Texas personal identification card issued by DPS
Texas handgun license issued by DPS
U.S. military identification card containing the person’s photograph
U.S. citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph
U.S. passport (book or card)
Voters who do not have a photo ID must fill out a reasonable impediment declaration form at the polls and present another form of identification, like a bank statement or utility bill.
The deadline to register to vote in this election passed on Oct. 5.
Check this out
Community Impact has a voter guide that can show you nearby polling places based on your address and what's on your ballot.
