Primary Day Today
How to make sure you can cast your vote
By Richard Whittaker, 12:01AM, Tue. May 29, 2012
Finally! You thought it would never happen, but here it is! It's May 29, so it's Primary Day, and Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir has sent us this handy guide to make sure that your vote counts.
1. Before heading to the polls.Don't forget, you can read the Chronicle's endorsements here.– Review your voter registration certificate.
In addition to the precinct number, the 2012 yellow VR card lists the current district for congress/senate/house/county commissioner and JP/constable.– Double-check your precinct and polling place.
Many voters have a new precinct in 2012! More than 168,000 households have polling places that have changed – most due to redistricting.– Vote in the precinct where you are registered.
Voters MUST vote at the designated polling place for their registered address. (NO Vote Centers this election.)– Election Day polls are open from 7:00 am through 7:00 pm.
2. At the Polls.
– Bring ID.
A voter registration certificate, state issued driver’s license or identification card or other documents that can establish the voter’s identity and address are acceptable. (Photo ID requirements are NOT in effect.)– Affirm your party preference.
Voters who choose to participate in a Primary election will be asked their party preference in order to assign the correct ballot.– Review ballot summary before casting ballot.
Each voter sees a ballot summary listing all selected candidates. Carefully review your choices before pressing the CAST BALLOT button. If you have questions – ask a poll worker for help.3. Still have questions?
– Find helpful election information online.
Find Election Day polling places and sample ballots on the County Clerk’s Elections web site: www.traviscountyelections.org– Get answers by email.
Contact the Travis County Clerk’s Elections Division at election@co.travis.tx.us– Call 512-238-VOTE (238-8683) for assistance.
Staff is available from 7:00 am through 7:00 pm to answer questions on Election Day and automated information is available 24-hours daily at 512-238-VOTE (238-8683).
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