Election 2024 – Frequently Asked Questions

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1)   AM I REGISTERED TO VOTE IN HAYS COUNTY?

Verify your status at:  hayscountytx.com/elections

Click on “Am I Registered to Vote?”

2)   HOW DO I REGISTER TO VOTE IN HAYS COUNTY?               

There are several ways to obtain a voter registration form:

• hayscountytx.com/elections 

Click on “Voter Registration”

IMPORTANT- Texas does not have online registration. You must print the form, fill it out, sign it, and mail it to:

Hays County Elections Office

                               712 Stagecoach Trail

                               San Marcos, TX  78666

Or hand deliver the form to:  

                               Hays County Elections Office

                               120 Stagecoach Trail

                               San Marcos, TX  78666

• Request the form from the county voter registrar (512-393-7310) or from a volunteer deputy registrar.

• Most post offices and libraries have forms on hand.

The deadline to register to vote is October 7, 2024.

3)  WHAT ARE MY PRECINCTS/DISTRICTS?

It depends on where you live. You can find your precincts/districts:

• Listed on your voter registration certificate; or 
• Go to vote411.org  Click on “Find What’s on Your Ballot.” Enter your address then click on “Show Districts.”
• Maps of the Hays County voting precincts can be found here

4)  WHO ARE THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES ON MY BALLOT?

The Democratic candidates whose districts cover all or part of Hays County can be found here

For more voting information go to HaysDems.org; Hayscountytx.com/elections; kylebudadems.com; or vote411.org

5) Where and when can I vote in Hays County?

The Hays County Elections Office has released a voting location guide here

6) Can I vote by mail?

Registered voters in Texas are eligible to request and receive a ballot by mail if any of the following criteria apply to the voter:

• 65 years of age or older;
• Disability;
• Expected to give birth within three (3) weeks before or after Election Day;
• Expected absence from the county during both the early voting period and on election day. The ballot must be mailed to an address outside the county.
• Under this criterion, the voter may apply for one (1) election and its resulting run-off;
• Confinement in jail (not yet convicted) or involuntary civil commitment.

To receive a ballot by mail you must first submit an application. The application form can be found at hayscountytx.com/elections or at HaysDems.org/VBM. Your application form must be received by Friday, October 25, 2024

7) What are the important dates and deadlines?

8) What identification do I need to show when I go to the polls?

VOTER ID REQUIREMENTS (one of the following):

• TX DRIVERS LICENSE
• TX PERSONAL ID CARD
• TX ELECTION ID CERTIFICATE
• TX HANDGUN LICENSE
• US MILITARY PHOTO ID CARD
• US CITIZENSHIP CERTIFICATE WITH A PHOTO
• US PASSPORT

Note: ID may be expired up to 4 years. For voters 70 years or older, there is no limit on ID expiration

9) What can I do to help Get Out The Vote?

• Follow KBAD on Facebook to find information about GOTV events in our area.
• Go to kylebudadems.com/meetings-events. Our website will have links to sign up for various GOTV events.
• Go to HaysDems.org/hays-county-dems-mobilize-events/ The Hays County Democratic Party website posts information about events all around the area
•  Want to help your favorite candidate? Go to that candidate’s website (See question #4 – Who Are The Democratic Candidates On My Ballot?) and sign up to volunteer.
• Not sure what you can do? There are so many ways to help:
  • Volunteer to be the precinct chair in your area. The following precincts in Kyle and Buda are vacant: 
    • Kyle: 125, 128, 136, 205, 216, 225, 253, 319, 325, 340, 375, 425
    • Buda: 422, 423
  • Blockwalk (This is the most effective way to get people to vote.)
  • Not able to walk? We always need drivers to take blockwalkers from house to house. 
  • Phone Bank 
  • Put up a sign in your yard
  • Talk to your friends, family and neighbors to urge them to put a sign in their yard
  • Help candidates put up their large campaign signs
  • Write postcards and letters
  • Post and share messages on social media
  • Donate money to specific candidates

Urge everyone you know to GET OUT AND VOTE!