Civic Engagement, Elections, and Voting: VOTING FALL 2024

 Important Dates for Harris County, Texas 

 U.S. National Voter Registration Day takes place Tuesday September 17, 2024 as part of non-profit VOTE's #VoteReady campaign to increase voter awareness, registration, and election turn-out.

 Sample ballots for Harris County, TX are available after Monday September 23, 2024. Check What's on my Ballot?

 Texans, the last day to register to vote to participate in the 2024 General Election is Monday October 7, 2024. [Source] This means that your voter registration application should be mailed AND postmarked no later than that date at 5:00PM Central Time or, if you prefer, you can submit it in person at your county voter registrar no later than that date before their office's close of business (C.O.B.), which may vary by office location.

 Early voting in Harris County begins Monday October 21, 2024 at 7:00AM Central Time. [Source]

You can early vote Monday 10/21 through Saturday 10/26 between 7:00a.m. to 7:00p.m. or Sunday 10/27 between 12:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.

You can early vote Monday 10/28 through Wednesday 10/30 between 7:00a.m. to 8:00p.m. or on Thursday 10/31 7:00a.m. - 9:00p.m.

The last day of early voting is Friday November 1 from 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. [Source]  Downloadable .PDF Map of Harris County Early Voting Locations and Schedule

Houston Community College Early Voting Locations include North Forest, Northline, Eastside, and West Loop Campuses.

 For a Harris County Ballot by Mail, the Harris County Clerk’s Office Elections Department must receive your application request no later than Friday October 25, 2024. [Source]

Harris County Clerk’s Application for Mail-in Ballot (See Section 3. Reason For Voting by Mail: to see qualifying conditions.)

 Early voting in Harris County ends Friday November 1, 2024 at 7:00PM Central Time. [Source]

You can early vote Monday through Saturday between 7:00a.m. to 7:00p.m. or Sunday between 12:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. [Source] Downloadable .PDF Map of Harris County Early Voting Locations and Schedule

Houston Community College Election Day Voting Locations include Alief-Bissonet, Alief-Hayes, North Forest , Northline, Eastside, and West Loop Campuses.

 For Harris County Ballot by Mail voting, your mailed ballot must be received by Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 7:00PM Central Time if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 5:00PM Central Time if the carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply). [Source]

For more information on how to return your Ballot by Mail for Harris County, check out HOW SHOULD VOTERS RETURN THEIR MAIL BALLOT?

 Election Day voting in Harris County begins Tuesday November 5, 2024 at 7:00AM Central Time and ends Tuesday November 5, 2024 at 7:00PM Central Time. [Source] Note: If you are in line before the polls are scheduled to close at 7:00PM CT, stay in line even after 7:00PM CT. You have the right to stay in line as long as it takes to cast your vote. [Source] Downloadable .PDF of Harris County November 5, 2024 Voting Locations and Schedule

Houston Community College Election Day Voting Locations include Alief-Bissonet, Alief-Hayes, North Forest Campus, Northline Campus, Eastside Campus, and West Loop Campus.

Texas residents outside of Harris County should check VoteTexas to find out how to register and vote.

Out-of-state college students currently attending school in Texas should check the Out of State College Student Voting Guide or call 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683) for assistance with which state and county to register to vote!