Early Voting Begins Monday
The Fayette County Elections Office is asking all voters to be mindful about the following information before appearing to vote in the upcoming November 5 election.
All polling places (early and election day) will be posted with “Distance Markers” 100 feet from the entrance to protect voters from electioneering as outlined in the Texas Election Code, sections 32.075, 61.003, 81.002 and 85.036. Electioneering occurs when a person inside the 100 foot protected area expresses a preference for or against any candidate, measure, or political party, regardless of whether a particular candidate is on the ballot or not. Voters are not allowed to have political conversations nor wear items (caps, buttons, t-shirts etc.) promoting candidates, measures, and/or parties. In addition, voters with vehicles that have bumper stickers or campaign signs displayed promoting a certain candidate, measure and/ or party should not park within the 100 foot protected area. Phones and recording devices are required to be turned off within this protected area as well.
Additional, reminders for the upcoming November 5 election:
• Early voting in person will begin on Monday, October 21 at the Fayette County Elections Office located in the Meadows Building, 275 Ellinger Road in La Grange (backside of the building).
• Sample ballots (and other related election information) are posted on the Fayette County Texas Elections page.
• October 25 is the deadline for the elections office to receive your written application requesting a ballot by mail.
• November 5 is the deadline for the elections office to receive your mailed ballot if you want your ballot counted on election night.
• Use the link https://teamrv- mvp.sos.texas.gov/MVP/ mvp.do sponsored by the Texas Secretary of State to check your voter status, find your polling place, find early voting dates and times, update your voter registration, and track your ballot by mail.
For additional information, visit the Fayette County Elections webpage at https://www. co.fayette.tx.us/page/fayette. Elections or call the office at (979) 968-6563.