Politics & Government
Early Voting Has Begun! Here's What You Need To Know Before Heading To The Polls
Did you know that Texas is the first state in the U.S. to offer in-person early voting?
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February 20, 2024
Early voting has officially begun. Did you know that Texas is the first state in the U.S. to offer in-person early voting? According to the Texas Secretary of State's office, early voting started in the 1980s.
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There are no special qualifications to vote early in person, other than to be registered to vote.
The ballot includes candidates for the U.S. Senate, the State Board of Education, the Railroad Commission, judicial seats, congressional and legislative offices, and the next president.
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