CHECKLIST FOR MARCH 4th, PRIMARY ELECTION DAY Be Prepared – Know When, Where, Who, and How to Vote at Your Polling Location Houston, TX – Harris County voters have from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday to cast their votes in the March 4th Primary Elections. “Twelve hours remain for voters to have a say in determining the candidates that will represent the Democratic and Republican Party in the 2014 November General Election.” said Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart. In preparation for Election Day, Stanart, the Chief Election Official of the County, recommends voters remember the following things before going to the polls: Know if you are eligible to vote in the election – A voter must be registered to vote in order to participate in an election, including a Primary Election. Know where you are voting – Voting locations in a Primary Election are different than in a General Election. In a Primary Election, voters have to decide in what Primary election they will be participating to determine where to vote. Voters may visit HarrisVotes to find polling locations for the Democratic and Republican Parties’ Primary Elections. Voters can vote in only one of the Primary Elections NOT both. On Election Day, voters must vote at the polling location where their precinct votes. Know who or what is on the ballot – Knowing who or what is on the ballot makes for a more prepared and confident voter. It is important to understand that in Primary Elections the candidates appearing on a voter’s ballot will be affiliated with the same party. Voters may visit HarrisVotes to view a sample ballot or view what contests will appear on their respective ballot. Voters are allowed to bring their list of candidates into the poll booth. Know what voters can and cannot do at a polling location – Voters cannot bring electronic devices into the poll and cannot promote any candidate, party or proposition inside the poll or within the electioneering markers posted outside the polling location. Voters can ask officials at their voting precinct for assistance with the voting process; and, voters can bring someone of their choosing to assist them at the poll in accordance with the election code. Know what identification to bring to the poll – The state approved Photo IDs for voting includes: Texas Driver’s License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS Texas Concealed 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 With the exception of the U.S. citizenship certificate and some military identification, the IDs must be current or have expired no more than 60 days before being presented at the polling place. For more information about the Photo ID requirements voters may visit HarrisVotes. “If you have not done so, I encourage you to go vote,” concluded Stanart. “For the most complete election information in Harris County, voters should visit HarrisVotes or call 713-755-6965.” ###
Posted on: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 14:25:24 +0000
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