Fewer than one in three Texas voters — a dismal 28.3 percent — went to the polls in the 2014 midterm election.
According to a recent Washington Post story, the Lone Star state comes in dead last when it comes to midterm voter turnout, tied only with Washington D.C. That’s a pretty sobering statistic, considering that D.C. is a non-state where residents have no representation in the U.S Senate and House and therefore has no Congressional seats up for grabs.
Let’s reverse that trend this November! There’s a lot at stake on the November 6 general election ballot. If you aren’t registered to vote, you have until Tuesday, October 9 to do so. Register today, either in person or by mail. Get details here.
Other important dates:
- October 22: First day of early voting (in person)
- October 26: Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked)
- November 2: Last day of early voting (in person)
- November 6: Last day to receive ballot by mail (7:00 p.m. deadline if envelope is not postmarked, or Wednesday, November 7 at 5:00 p.m. if envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day)
See you at the polls!
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