Decided to vote early instead

[vercetti2021]

After all the shit Abbott and co are pulling in Texas with drop off boxes. I've decided to forget taking my ballot in and will vote early this Tuesday in person instead. I'm not taking chances of my ballot getting thrown out if my signature is off a little.

[dawg day]

1. Me too !

My state has 6 early vote days. I'll drive by and go in when no one else is there.

[vercetti2021]

4. Texas is from the 13th until the 30th

Full 17 days of being able to vote. But I'm getting it done first thing Tuesday morning before work.

[grantcart]

2. Voting early helps reducing work for the campaign

The campaign will start calling and door knocking on Dems who haven't voted. The more people vote early the fewer for the campaign to follow up.

Thanks for voting early.

[Lisa0825]

27. I hadn't thought of that! Thanks!

I am voting the moment early voting starts, for 2 reasons.

#1 - Because I just WANT to vote so badly that I can't wait another moment!!!
#2 - So that if I get hit by a bus on day 2, my vote will already have been counted.

Now I have a 3rd reason! And I am sharing this info with others. Thanks!

[FM123]

3. Stay safe and know that we are all grateful for fellow Dems like you that go the extra mile for us.

[Blue_true]

5. You may need to take your mailin ballot with you to the polling place.

In Florida, you don’t get an in person ballot unless you surrender the mailin ballot. You should check Texas procedures with your County Registrar’s office.

[vercetti2021]

7. Good idea

I'm sure they'll just discard it for me at the county annex.

[Blue_true]

11. They will, after checking that you are the actual owner of the mailin ballot (ID). nt

[vercetti2021]

12. Yeah

Funny thing is my name isn't on the ballot I received.

[Blue_true]

14. Your voter ID number should be on it. nt

[vercetti2021]

16. Hmm well I can't open it since it's sealed

So if it's on there, then I'm good. I got three forms of ID lol

State, Driver, and Permit.

[Blue_true]

17. Please don't open it if you plan to surrender it in person, the registrar people will open it.

You seem to have listed sufficient ID.

[vercetti2021]

18. Yeah

I wouldn't open it lol

[barbtries]

20. names are never on the ballots nt

[LeftInTX]

6. It is very important that you bring your unfilled ballot to the polls with you

The election judge will need to cancel the ballot that was mailed to you. If you already filled out your ballot, the judge will also do a similar process.

Include everything that they sent to you. (I'm not an election judge, but I'm a precinct chair, so this is what I tell everyone)

I'm in Texas too.

[vercetti2021]

8. Yeah it's already filled

The county annex will more than likely discard it for me.

[LeftInTX]

13. Unless you are in Travis or Harris County, this court decision does not change anything.

You can still go to election HQ and turn your ballot in.

Tarrant and Harris both have drive-in drop offs. Those drop offs will continue. You must still show your ID and turn in your ballot yourself.
It isn't safe or practical to have drive in-drop offs where I live in Bexar County. (HQ is downtown, with a small parking lot and wedged between an on-ramp and railroad tracks)

[vercetti2021]

15. I live in Randall county

One of the most conservative voting districts in America. The drop off box is in Canyon, TX which is about 20 miles from me.

[LAS14]

9. Don't forget to sign in on our VOTED thread.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=14258305

[vercetti2021]

10. Bookmarking so I'll remember

I'll update Tuesday.

[MustLoveBeagles]

29. Thank you

I missed that thread.

[barbtries]

19. just make sure you have your mask, gloves if necessary,

water, a place to sit if the line is long, and plenty of time. My son insists on voting on election day whereas I have already voted, taking my ballot directly to the BoE. I worry about him, and you. Check in after and let us know your experience!

[vercetti2021]

21. I live in the panhandle

Our city has two counties split in the middle of it. Likely it'll be non busy.

[barbtries]

24. i hope so. nt

[vercetti2021]

25. 2018

It was about three days before the midterms and we went to vote. It was still pretty bare. City of over 200k people and it's like deserted most of the time.

[barbtries]

28. our voting site has always been pretty much in and out,

but! I think this year will be different, and i certainly hope so. We need a landslide.

[ananda]

22. There is still one drop off location at 5501 Airport.

I took my ballot there last Tuesday. No problem.

However, voting in person is also a good option if
you're careful.

I suggest wearing both a mask and a face shield.
Take antiseptic wipes for everything you touch.

[vercetti2021]

23. Where do you live?

[JCMach1]

26. Me too. I think it's the safer option here in TX

[MustLoveBeagles]

30. Good luck

If you follow the suggestions in this thread you should be alright.