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For Matagorda County in the State of Texas

 

Matagorda 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.

 

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 of Early Voting by Personal Appearance

Friday, October 30, 2020

Last Day to receive Mail-In Ballot

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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Texas Secretary Of State Releases Guidance On Recommended

Health Protocols For Texas Election Officials, Voters

 

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Click here to confirm your Voter Registration Status

Click here to update your voter information

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.

 

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Early Voting

EARLY VOTING BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE

After clicking on above link, scroll down and click on "Early Voting"

Early Voting is from October 13 to October 30, 2020

DATES AND HOURS

October 13 thru October 14 (Tuesday - Wednesday).......8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

October 15 (Thursday)....................................................7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

October 16 (Friday)........................................................8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

October 17 (Saturday).......................................................... POLLS CLOSED

October 18 (Sunday).............................................................POLLS CLOSED

October 19 thru October 21 (Monday - Wednesday)......8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

October 22 (Thursday)...................................................7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

October 23 (Friday).......................................................8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

October 24 (Saturday)..........................................................POLLS CLOSED

October 25 (Sunday)............................................................POLLS CLOSED

October 26 thru October 28 (Monday - Wednesday).....8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

October 29 (Thursday)..................................................7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

October 30 (Friday).......................................................8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

 

EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS

For early voting, a voter may vote at either of the locations listed below:

Bay City Service Center
2105 Avenue M
Bay City, TX  77414

and

Matagorda County Navigation District No. 1
1602 Main St.
Palacios, TX  77465

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

Click here to view or print Matagorda County's early Voting Locations & Schedule

 

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Mail In Voting

VOTING BY MAIL

Click here for details on "Voting By Mail"

Then scroll down the page and click on "Early Voting,"
then scroll down again to "Early Voting"

Last Day to receive Mail-In Ballot

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)

For information on hand delivery your completed and sign Mail-In Ballot, Call Matagorda County Elections Office at: (979)244-7680

 

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Military_Overseas Voting

 

MILITARY AND OVERSEAS VOTING

Click here for information on Military and Overseas Voting

Click here for "Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Request" 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.

Return your completed and signed FPCA application by mail to:

Matagorda County Clerk
Stephanie Wurtz
1700 7th Street, Room 202
Bay City, Texas  77414-5091

 

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Polling Locations

ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATIONS AND TIMES

Election Day Polling Sites are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

On Election Day, voters must vote in their precinct where registered to vote

Pct. 1A - Church of Christ Fellowship Hall
1200 Nichols Street, Bay City, TX

Pcts. 2 & 10 - Matagorda Fireman's Hall
683 Market St., Matagorda, TX

Pct. 6 - Sargent Fire Station
22037 FM 457, Sargent, TX

Pct. 1B - Matagorda County. Multipurpose Bldg.
63 CR 215, Bay City, TX

Pcts. 3A, 3B & 7 - Navigation District No. 1
1602 Main, Palacios, TX

Pcts. 8 & 12 - Markham Community Center
538 FM 1468 N., Markham, TX

Pct. 1C - New Hope Baptist Church
3300 Ave. F, Bay City, TX

Pct. 4 - Blessing Community Center
734 FM 616, Ave. A, Blessing, TX

Pct. 9 - Pledger Fire Station
98 3rd Street E., Pledger, TX

Pcts. 1D & 1F - Bay City Service Center
2105 Ave M, Bay City, TX

Pct. 5 - Van Vleck Community Center
87 Ave. F, Van Vleck, TX

Pct. 13 - Cedar Lane Community Center
3622 FM 457, Bay City, TX

Pct. 1E - Wharton Co. Jr. College
4000 Ave. F, Bay City, TX

 

 

Click here to view or print the November 3, 2020 Election Day voting poll locations and times

Click here to find your voter precinct number

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

 

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Sample Ballot

SAMPLE BALLOT

Click here for a Sample Ballot for your precinct

Scroll down to sample ballots

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

 

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PRECINCT MAPS

Click here for Matagorda County Composite Precinct Map

Click here for Detailed Map of Precincts 1A, 1B, 1C, !D, 1E, & 1F

Click here for Detailed Map of Precinct 3A

Click here to find your voter precinct number

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

 

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Voter ID Requirements

Click here for for Voter ID Requirements (English)

Click here for for Voter ID Requirements (Spanish)

 

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