Many Texans are heading to the polls this election season to vote for the next governor. But there is also a long list of other important elections, such as the race for the next Williamson County judge and the races for the Leander ISD and Round Rock ISD school boards.
It can be overwhelming, but we help you.
Here’s what you need to know to vote in Williamson County.
Am I registered to vote?
First, make sure you are registered. click here to verify your registration.
What’s on my ballot?
Williamson County residents will see a mix of state and local races on their ballot.
Some of the most important at the state level are:
- Governor
- lieutenant governor
- Fiscal general
- Railroad Commissioner
- Agriculture Commissioner
Among the notable ones in Williamson County are:
- Williamson County Judge
- Williamson County Commissioners
- Leander ISD Board of Trustees
- Leander ISD Propositions
- Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees
But there are many more! To find out exactly what will be on your ballot and to read about each candidate, see the guide Vote 411 of the League of Women Voters. Just enter your address and you’ll see a list of candidates and propositions that will appear on your ballot, along with information about each one.
You can download a sample ballot by visiting the Williamson County website here.
Where and when can I vote?
The main early voting site is in the Georgetown Annex, but there are a few others you can find here. Early voting is from October 24 to November 4.
Early voting hours are Monday through Saturday from 7 am to 7 pm On Sunday, hours are from noon to 6 pm
On Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, Vote Centers will be open from 7 am to 7 pm.
For a list of countywide Election Day Vote Centers, click here.
Don’t forget your ID
Be sure to bring one photo identification. Identification must be current or may be up to four years old. Voters age 70 and older may carry a photo ID that has expired at any time.
If you’ve been having trouble getting ID and don’t have one, here are some alternatives:
- government document that shows your name and an address, such as a voter registration certificate
- current utility bill
- Bank statement
- government check
- paycheck
- birth certificate
If you use one of these documents, you will need to sign a form stating that you are reasonably prevented from obtaining an identity document.
Absentee ballot
If you are a registered voter in Texas, you can vote by mail if:
- you will be out of your county on election day and during early voting
- are you sick or disabled
- you are 65 or older on Election Day
- you are in jail, but you have the right to vote; either
- you are expecting to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day.
Williamson County residents can print and complete an application to vote by mail here. The deadline to request a vote by mail is October 28.
If you are voting by mail, make sure your ballot is received by your county elections office on or before Election Day. You can mail your ballot or drop off the sealed envelope at your county elections office. You will have to show identification if you go in person.
The League of Women Voters has put together a detailed guide on voting by mail for voters in Central Texas. here.
Other resources to vote:
Translated by Maria Arce