Texas Informed Democrats

The Second Step to be an Informed Voter

Do your research. Learn and check the facts, differentiate facts from opinions and claims.

1. Learn and check the facts. Focus on candidates' past accomplishment and impact. That is a good indicator of whether they will continue to drive change and impact once they take office.

2. Differentiate facts from opinions and claims. There is more opinion than fact in the world of overloaded media. Do your homework on facts and formulate your own opinion.

3. You are in charge. You are the hiring manager for the political positions that the candidates apply for. Treat voting the same as the hiring process. Think about qualifications and traits needed for the job, assess the candidates if they have the ability and the proven track record to be successful. Keep an open mind. Make the best choice.

The First Step to be an Informed Voter

The first step to becoming an informed voter is to become a voter. That means you need to register to vote. Texas law requires voters to register by the 30th day before election day.

Key Dates for May 24th Primary Runoff Elections:

Monday, April 25th - Last day to register to vote
Friday, May 13th - Last day to apply for a ballot by mail (received, not postmarked)
Monday, May 16th - First day of Early Voting
Friday, May 20th - Last day of Early Voting
Tuesday, May 24th - Election Day

For more details for Upcoming Deadlines for May 7 and May 24 statewide elections, visit https://www.sos.texas.gov/about/newsreleases/2022/041922.shtml?msclkid=0e2f8ec0c02d11ec9e27206d81808957

To learn more about voter registration in Texas, visit https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/.

VoteTexas.gov » Voter Registration Registering to vote in Texas is easy! So long as you are eligible, you will be able to register to vote in your county of residence to make your voice heard in local, state and federal elections.