Today is Election Day! The March 5 primary sets the stage for November’s general election.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at these locations. Voters may find their registration status, polling locations and sample ballot by entering their name and date of birth here. Tarrant County voters may cast their ballot at any polling location across the county.
While the presidential race pulls focus to the top of the ballot, the Fort Worth Report has been following several consequential local races. Before you head to the polls, here’s a full list of the Report’s election coverage.
Texas Legislature:
- House District 99: Geren, Reynolds to face off in District 99 Republican primary
- House District 97: 1 race, 6 candidates: Voters in House District 97 have options in primary election
- House District 91: Rep. Klick, David Lowe face off again in House District 91 race
- Texas House District 96: Texas House District 96 candidate platforms range from border security to reproductive health
- Texas House District 98: Texas House District 98 candidate platforms range from border security to public school funding
Tarrant County:
- Tax Assessor Collector: Political attack in tax assessor-collector race echoes Republican divide statewide
- Tarrant County Sheriff: Democratic sheriff candidates focus on reducing in-custody deaths, conducting policy reviews
- Precinct 8 constable: Constable candidate will have his day in court March 1 over residency, eligibility claim
- Precinct 1: Democrats campaign to replace longtime Commissioners Court incumbent
U.S. House
- U.S. House District 12: Voters to test grassroots vs. establishment dynamic in Republican race for Granger’s seat
- U.S. House District 33: Meet the candidates running to represent parts of Tarrant, Dallas counties in U.S. House
- U.S. House District 25: West Fort Worth-area US House candidates focus on border security, drugs, economy
- U.S. House District 6: Arlington-area US House candidate platforms focus on the border, local economy
- U.S. House District 24: Democrats Sam Eppler and Francine Ly hope to replace Rep. Beth Van Duyne in Texas’ District 24 seat
State Board of Education:
Debate coverage:
- Republican candidates emphasize unique backgrounds, conservative credentials in Texas House District 97 debate
- Republicans pitch vision for U.S. House District 12 post-Granger
- Incumbent tax assessor-collector defends record against Republican challenger in primary debate
- Democratic candidate for U.S. House District 12 says it’s time for a new generation of leadership
- Crowded field of Tarrant County Precinct 1 Democratic candidates discuss jails, partisanship
- Democrats vying for Texas House District 97 seat emphasize support for public education
The Fort Worth Report has previously compiled information to assist voters in making an informed decision when they cast their ballots. Here’s basic information you need to know before you vote:
Voters have to provide a form of photo identification at the polls. Forms of ID can be expired up to four years. Acceptable forms of identification are:
- Texas driver’s license
- Texas election identification certificate
- Texas personal identification card
- Texas gun license
- U.S. military identification card with a photograph
- U.S. citizenship certificate with a photograph
- U.S. passport (book or card)
If you don’t have an ID when you arrive, you will have to fill out a form declaring why you couldn’t obtain photo identification. You must bring a supporting form of ID. Alternative forms of identification include a government document that includes your name and an address, such as a voter registration certificate, utility bill, bank statement or paycheck.
What will my ballot look like?
State law allows voters to bring notes into polling locations. However, voters are not allowed to use electronic devices within 100 feet of voting stations, according to the Texas Secretary of State.
Sample ballots are available in English and Spanish or English and Vietnamese. Voters can look up their ballot, print it and bring a filled-out ballot to the polling place to reference. It will not be considered a substitute for filling out the ballot supplied at the polling site.
Voting with special needs
There are accommodations available for voters with special needs. Tarrant County has software available to make voting easier for voters who are blind or who have limited vision or limited dexterity that prevents them from marking the ballot without assistance.
Voters who are unable to walk or stand for long periods of time can cast a vote curbside. An election officer will bring a ballot to the voter for them to mark and then take that ballot back to a secure ballot box.
Tarrant County provides a pamphlet of voter rights for quick reference. You also may call the Tarrant County elections office at 817-831-8683 or the Texas Secretary of State at 1-800-252-8683 with questions or concerns.
Registered voters may cast their ballot at any Tarrant County precinct on Election Day.
Also, call the Fort Worth Report at 817-405-9318 or email news@fortworthreport.org to report any voting problems.
Rachel Behrndt is a government accountability reporter for the Fort Worth Report. Contact her at rachel.behrndt@fortworthreport.org or via X.
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