For Galveston County in the State of Texas
Galveston County Elections Division Home Page
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The information on this page reflects the County’s website (listed above), and if there is something missing, please check your county’s website to see if that information is there or call your county’s Clerk or Election Administrator. Check this web page frequently as noted missing information will be added as soon as it is released by the county.
VOTING TIMELINE
Last Day to Register to Vote
Monday, October 5, 2020
First Day of Early Voting by Perdonal Appearance
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
(Received, not Postmarked)
Friday, October 23, 2020 (close of business by 5:00 PM)
Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
Friday, October 30, 2020
Last Day to receive Ballot by Mail Application
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 (Election Day) at 7:00 PM
if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, November 4, 2020 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 PM
if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 PM at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)
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Click here to confirm your Voter Registration Status
Click here to update your voter information - Name and/or Address Change
On the right side of screen, select the "Selection Criteria" to log in, fill in the information and click "Submit."
On the next screen, one will be allowed to update one's address, if necessary.
EARLY VOTING BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE
Early Voting is from October 13 to October 30, 2020
DATES AND HOURS
October 13 thru October 16 (Tuesday - Friday)..................8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
October 17 (Saturday)...............................................................POLLS CLOSED
October 18 (Sunday)..................................................................POLLS CLOSED
October 19 thru October 23 (Monday - Friday)....................8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
October 24 (Saturday)........................................................7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
October 25 (Sunday)..........................................................1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
October 26, thru October 30 (Monday - Friday)..................7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS
Galveston County's registered voters may choose vote prior to Election Day during the early voting period at any one of the Galveston County early voting sites by clicking on the below link:
Click here to view or print Galveston County's Early Voting Locations and Times
Click here for an Interactive Map of Polling Locations
All registered voters in Galveston County can go to any of our designated Vote Centers during early voting and on Election Day to cast their ballot
Get your FREE round-trip ride to the polls! Please give a 24 hour advanced notice.
Click here to Request a Ride
VOTING BY MAIL
Click here for details on "Voting By Mail"
Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
(Received, not Postmarked)
Friday, October 23, 2020 (close of business by 5:00 PM)
Last Day to receive Ballot by Mail Application
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 (Election Day) at 7:00 PM if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, November 4, 2020 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 PM if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 PM at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)
Click here for Ballot By Mail Application
Completed and signed applications for "Ballot By Mail" shall be returned by:
Common Mail:
Attn: Ballots by Mail
C/O Dwight Sullivan
Galveston County Clerk
P.O. Box 17253,
Galveston, TX 77552-7253
or
Common or contract carrier:
County Clerk
Dwight D. Sullivan
600 59th Street
Galveston, TX 77551
or
FAX / EMAIL
FAX: (409) 765-3160
EMAIL: absenteeballotapplications@co.galveston.tx.us
Please note, the law has changed. To be effective, an application for ballot by mail submitted by FAX or EMAIL must also be submitted by mail and be received by the early voting clerk not later than the fourth business day after the transmission by fax or email is received. (TEC 84.007).
Please Note:
Application must be signed!
Annual Application must be marked, if desired.
Reason for the request must be marked.
For Primaries only: Party must be indicated.
Hand Delivery of your Mail-In Ballot
Justice Center, Third Floor
600 59th Street
Galveston, Texas
Monday thru Friday
8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
For more information, call: 409-770-5108
MILITARY AND OVERSEAS VOTING
Click here for information on Military and Overseas Voting
Click here for "Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Request" FPCA Form
This form is for absent Uniformed Service members, their families, and citizens residing outside the United States.
It is used to register to vote, request an absentee ballot, and update your contact information
Completed and signe FPCA forms shall be mailed to:
Attn: Ballots by Mail
C/O Dwight Sullivan
Galveston County Clerk
P.O. Box 17253,
Galveston, TX 77552-7253
ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATIONS AND TIMES
Election Day Polling Sites are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
**Voters can now vote at ANY voting site on Election Day!**
Click here for November 3, 2020 Election Day voting poll locations
Click here for an interactive map of polling locations
Get your FREE round-trip ride to the polls! Please give a 24 hour advanced notice.
Click here to Request a Ride
SAMPLE BALLOT
Click here for a generic sample Ballot for all precincts
The Sample Ballot provides the order of contests and candidates appear on the ballot.
PRECINCT MAPS
Click here for Galveston County Precinct Maps
Click here to get your precinct number
VOTER ID REQUIREMENTS
Click here for Voter ID Requirements
