Early voting runs through Oct. 30 for the upcoming Nov. 3 election. Lake Travis-Westlake area voters will be able to cast ballots in a number of national, statewide and local races.
Dates to know
Where to vote
There are several polling locations in the Lake Travis-Westlake area where residents can vote during the early voting period and on Election Day.
Check out www.votetravis.gov for more polling locations in the area.
What’s on the ballot?
Lake Travis-Westlake residents will vote on races for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, as well as state-level races including governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, agriculture commissioner and railroad commissioner.
At the local level, Austin residents will vote on city-level positions and propositions including city council seats and Austin Community College trustees. Residents of Austin ISD and Leander ISD will also vote on school board trustee positions. Leander ISD residents will also vote on a proposed tax rate increase.
More information on specific races, including Q&As with candidates, can be found in Community Impact’s Voter Guide.
What to bring to the polls
Voters must bring one of seven forms of identification to the polls:
A Texas driver's license
A Texas personal ID card
A Texas handgun license
A Texas election ID certificate
A U.S. military ID card with the voter’s photograph
A U.S. citizenship certificate with the voter’s photograph
A U.S. passport
Texans without an approved ID can sign a “reasonable impediment declaration” at the polls and present an alternative form of identification, such as a birth certificate, a current utility bill or a bank statement, among other acceptable documents. Learn more about voter ID requirements here.
Voters may bring written materials, including notes and sample ballots, but the use of phones and other electronic devices is not allowed while voting, per the secretary of state.
