Important Dates to Remember
2024 Voter Registration deadlines
In-person at local election office : Oct 7
By mail (postmarked by) : Oct 7
Absentee ballot deadlines
Request ballot (received by) : Oct 25
Return ballot by mail (postmarked by) : Nov 5 by 7:00 p.m. CST
Return ballot in person : Nov 5 by 7:00 p.m. CST
Fact-Checking
Avoiding propaganda, disinformation, or misinformation and gathering the truth about the candidates we elect involves Critical analysis. Become a fact-checker. Some websites can help. You can also utilize the 5Ws and H.
- What is the source of this information? (What)
- Who is reporting the information? Are other credible news sources reporting the same information? (Who)
- What is the evidence that supports the claim? (How)
- When was this reported, or when was the original information given (it may be outdated information? (When)
- Where was this reported – is it related to the US population or some small third-world country? Or if it is a poll, where was it taken, in an affluent rural area or a common middle-class area?
- Why was this reported? (Why)
Do not only think critically about the information that you have gathered but think critically about your stances your preconceived ideas on topics, people and policy, and your own bias – we all have them. Be open to the idea of changing your mind as you gather the facts.
https://gigafact.org/fort-worth-report
https://www.politifact.com/texas/
https://www.click2houston.com/topic/Trust_Index/
Important Links for Your Voting Process
- Am I registered to vote?
- How do I register to vote?
- Who represents me or who are my local representatives?
- What is on my Ballot when I vote? (Available after September 23, 2024)
- Where do I vote?
- What forms of identification do I need to vote?
- How do I become an election worker?
- How do I learn about the candidates and the policies they want to implement?
