HOUSTON – Early voting for the May 1 uniform election is now underway. Before you head out to the polls there are some things you may need to know.
What is the election for?
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The election will cover various propositions along with city positions including mayors, council members and school district trustees for different Harris County areas.
Which jurisdictions will be covered in the election?
Pasadena
Humble
Missouri City
Nassau Bay
South Houston
Southside Place
Webster
West University Place
Cy-Champ PUD
East Lake Houston Management District
Goose Creek CISD dist. 1, dist. 2 and dist. 5
HC FWSD 001A
HC MUD 170 and 217
HC WCID 001 and 070
Humble ISD
Lee College District
NW HC MUD 005
Pasadena ISD
Sunbelt FWSD defined area
Timber Lane UD
Trail of the Lakes MUD
HC MUD 081 and 082
HC UD 006
How long is early voting?
Early voting will go from April 19 through April 27, according to a news release.
What are the hours?
Monday, April 19 - Saturday, April 24: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday, April 25: 12 p.m.-7 p.m.
Monday, April 26: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Extended Hours)
Tuesday, April 27: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
What about mail-in ballots?
According to the release, 70,000 applications have been sent to voters 65 and older that reside in the jurisdictions participating in the election. The deadline to return an application to vote by mail is April 20.
Where can I find an early voting location?
There are 30 different locations for people to cast their ballot. Voters can find the closest location to them at HarrisVotes.com/locations.
Daniela Sternitzky-Di Napoli has been a digital news editor at KPRC 2 since 2018. She is a published poet and has background in creative writing and journalism. Daniela has covered events like Hurricane Harvey and the Astros World Series win. In her spare time, Daniela is an avid reader and loves to spend time with her two miniature dachshunds.