Jefferson County Voting

 

For Jefferson County in the State of Texas

 

Jefferson County Elections Division Home Page

DISCLAIMER:
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.

Jefferson County Voter Information Page

 

VOTING TIMELINE

Last Day to Register to Vote

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance

Monday, October 24, 2022

Last Day to Apply for a Ballot by Mail

(Received, not Postmarked)

 

Friday, October 28, 2022

Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance

Friday, November 4, 2022

Last Day to receive Mail-In Ballot

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 (Election Day) at 7:00 PM

• A voted ballot postmarked by Election Day must be received by the early voting clerk no later than Wednesday, November 9, 2022 by 5:00 pm (the next business day after Election Day).
• If there is no postmarked, early voting clerk must receive these ballots by 7:00 pm on Election Day which is November 8, 2022. 
• Ballots from civilians abroad must be received by the early voting clerk no later than the 6th day (due to weekend) after Election Day, Monday, November 14, 2022.
• Ballots from Military voters must be received by the early voting clerk no later than the 6th day after Election Day, Monday, November 14, 2022.

 

REGISTER TO VOTE

Last Day to Register to Vote

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

In order to be eligible to vote, you need to be registered 30 days before the election

Click here for information on how to Register To Vote

Visit any Elections Administrator's Office location and submit your completed, signed form from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

Download and print an application:

• Voter Registration Application

Registering to vote is fast and easy! Simply complete a Voter Registration Application and mail the signed application (at least 30 days before the election date) to:

 

 

 

EARLY VOTING BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE

Early Voting is from October 24 to November 4, 2022

DATES AND HOURS 

October 24 thru October 28 (Monday - Friday).......................8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
October 29 (Saturday)............................................................7:00 PM to 7:00 PM
October 30 (Sunday)............................................................12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
October 31 thru November 4(Monday - Friday)..................... 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

 
EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS

Harris County's registered voters may choose vote prior to Election Day during the early voting period at any one of the Harris County early voting sites as listed in the below link:

Click here to view or print Jefferson County's Early Voting Locations & Schedule

 

 

VOTING BY MAIL

Click here for details on "Voting By Mail"

REQUIREMENTS TO VOTE BY MAIL

HOW TO APPLY FOR AN APPLICATION TO "VOTE BY MAIL"

For an Application For Ballot By Mail in English, CLICK HERE.

For an Application For Ballot By Mail in Spanish, CLICK HERE.

HOW TO RETURN AN APPLICATION TO "VOTE BY MAIL"

Return this application by one of the following ways:

1) Regular residential mail via United States Postal Service 

Jefferson County Clerk ,Elections Department
P.O. Box 1151
Beaumont, Texas 77704

2) Common or contract carrier (e.g., personal courier, FedEx, UPS, or other contracted mail service)

Jefferson County Clerk’s Office, Elections Department
1085 Pearl St.
Beaumont, TX 77701

3) FAX: (409) 839-2394

An applicant submitting an application for ballot by mail via fax or e-mail must also submit an application for ballot by mail via mail. In order for the fax or e-mail application for ballot by mail to be effective, the accompanying mailed application for ballot by mail must be received within 4 days of the submission of the application by fax or e-mail.

4) EMAIL:  A scanned application containing an original signature to: [email protected]

An applicant submitting an application for ballot by mail via fax or e-mail must also submit an application for ballot by mail via mail. In order for the fax or e-mail application for ballot by mail to be effective, the accompanying mailed application for ballot by mail must be received within 4 days of the submission of the application by fax or e-mail.

RETURNING YOUR BALLOT

A completed mail ballot MUST be returned to the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office in the Official Carrier Envelope provided to you. It may be returned in any of the following manners:

1) Regular residential mail via United States Postal Service (You will need two standard stamps when mailing your ballot ($1.20 total postage). 

• Ballot must be postmarked by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the first mail delivery day after Election Day, Wednesday, November 9.

2) Common or contract carrier; such as personal courier. or FedEx or UPS, or other contracted mail service

Send to:

Jefferson County Clerk’s Office, Elections Department
1085 Pearl St.
Beaumont, TX 77701

• Ballot must be received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day
• If the carrier provides receipt mark indicating a time before 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, it may be received by 5:00 p.m. on the first mail delivery day after Election Day.

IN-PERSON DROP OFF - ELECTION DAY ONLY

Note: Texas State Election Law SB-1 has has eliminated any in-person drop off prior to Election Day.

In-person drop off on Election Day (Tuesday, November 8) only from 7 AM – 7 PM.

• You must present an acceptable form of photo identification
• If a voter does not possess and cannot reasonably obtain an acceptable form of photo identification, the voter may show a List B identification and complete a Reasonable Impediment Declaration (RID)
• Only the voter may deliver their ballot in person, You may not drop off applications in person for anyone else, even if they are a spouse or family member.

Here is the drop off location on Election Day:

Jefferson County Clerk’s Office, Elections Department
1085 Pearl St.
Beaumont, TX 77701

LAST DAY TO RECEIVE MAIL-IN BALLOT

• A voted ballot postmarked by Election Day must be received by the early voting clerk no later than 5:00 pm on the next business day after Election Day, Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
• If there is no postmarked, early voting clerk must receive these ballots by 7:00 pm on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
• Ballots from civilians abroad must be received by the early voting clerk no later than the 6th day after Election Day, Monday, November 14,2022.
• Ballots from Military voters must be received by the early voting clerk no later than the 6t h day after Election Day, Monday, November 14,2022.

A Mail-In Ballot, incomplete or completed, may also be surrendered to the Election Judge at any of the polling sites on Election Day and the voter can in-person vote on a voting machine.  The surrendered Mail-in Ballot must include the Ballot, Ballot Envelope and the Carrier Envelope.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Call: (409) 835-8760
        (833) 835-8760 (Toll-Free)

Email: [email protected]

Click here to track your Mail-In Ballot

 

 

 

MILITARY & OVERSEAS VOTING

Click here for information on Military & Overseas Voting

Click here for a video on: "How to Vote Absentee When You are in the Military"

If you are a member of the military or spouse or a dependent, or a U.S. citizen residing outside of the U.S.,

This form is for absent Uniformed Service members, their families, and U.S. Citizens residing outside the United States.
It is used to register to vote, request an absentee ballot, and update your contact information.

Please go to the Federal Voting Assistance website (www.fvap.gov) and complete the form for a mail ballot.

Click here for "Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Request" FPCA Form

Completed and signed FPCA application can be sent by:

1) Regular mail to:

Jefferson County Clerk, Elections Department
P.O. Box 1151
Beaumont, Texas 77704

2) Common or contract carrier:

Jefferson County Clerk’s Office, Elections Department
1085 Pearl St.
Beaumont, TX 77701

 

 

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 to view or print the November 8, 2022 Election Day voting poll locations and times.

In-Person Ballot By Mail Drop Box on Election Day

In-person drop off on Election Day (Tuesday, November 8) only from 7 AM – 7 PM.

• You must present an acceptable form of photo identification
• If a voter does not possess and cannot reasonably obtain an acceptable form of photo identification, the voter may show a List B identification and complete a Reasonable Impediment Declaration (RID)
• Only the voter may deliver their ballot in person, You may not drop off applications in person for anyone else, even if they are a spouse or family member.

 

Here is the drop off location:

Jefferson County Clerk’s Office
1085 Pearl St.
Beaumont, TX 77701

 

Please Note: The Carrier Envelope with the ballot enclosed cannot be submitted to the Presiding Election Judge at an Election Day polling place to be counted.  However, the Mail-In Ballot, incomplete or completed, may be surrendered to the Presiding Election Judge at any of the polling sites on Election Day and the voter can in-person vote on a voting machine.  The surrendered Mail-in Ballot must include the Carrier Envelope with the Ballot, Ballot Envelope.

 

 

SAMPLE BALLOT

Click here for a Sample Ballot

The Sample Ballot provides the order of contests and candidates appear on the ballot.

 

 

PRECINCT MAPS

Click here for individual Jefferson County Precinct Maps

Click here to find your voter precinct number

Fill-in your address on the form to find your precinct number

 

 

VOTER ID REQUIREMENTS

Click here for for Voter ID Requirements