Voter Guide 2024 | What San Antonians should know ahead of the March 5 primary election

Early voting in Bexar County will be open from Feb. 20 to March 1 at more than 40 locations, allowing community members the opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of the primary election day. Polling hours depend on the day:

The polls in Bexar County will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the election on Tuesday, March 5. Those who are in line when polls close will have a chance to fill out and cast their ballot. 

A complete list of voting locations can be found here. A sample ballot for Democratic voters can be found here, and here for Republican voters. 

Remember: Just because you’re registered doesn’t mean you won’t need to be ready at the polls. Make sure to have at least one of the following types of ID: 

For those who don’t have and can’t reasonably obtain one of those kinds of identification ahead of election day, click here to find out your options. Curbside voting is also available at most locations during the early voting period and on election day; just make sure to call your polling place ahead of time. 

Texans are allowed to vote by mail but must meet at least one of the following criteria:

Those eligible must fill out this absentee-ballot application and submit it to the Bexar County Elections Office to be able to submit a mail-in ballot for the election. It must be complete and received by Feb. 23 in order for you to be able to vote in the March 5 primary. 

You don’t want to get to a polling location and not be ready. There are certain types of ID you need to show before you cast your ballot.

Voter privacy rules vary by state. In Texas, if you are registered to vote, your name, address, precinct you live in and registration number is public record. But your birthday or social security number is kept confidential. The Texas secretary of state allows certain individuals to keep their information confidential, including law enforcement, judges and some crime victims.

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