Category Archives: Voter Resources

Ride DART for Free to Vote in the May 7 General Election

Posted on April 26, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is providing free transportation to polling locations on the day of the Texas general election, May 7, 2022. Voters can ride at no charge on all DART buses, trains, the Dallas Streetcar, GoLink, Paratransit Services, and the TRE between EBJ Union Station and CentrePort/DFW Airport Station.

No proof of voter registration is required to ride for free on May 7. Riders can use promo code VOTE22 at checkout for a complimentary Adult Local Day Pass in the DART GoPass app on May 7. You can learn more at dart.org/vote.

How to Find a Voting Location

The State of Texas organizes election information and voting locations by county. Click the link for your county to find a convenient voting location.

Voting locations are open at various times during early voting and from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on the day of the Texas general election, May 7. If you are in line by 7:00 p.m. on election day, you will be allowed to vote. Check your county elections website for specific times.

Plan Your Trip on DART to a Voting Location

Riders who need customized trip planning can map out their ride with the “Plan” tool in the free GoPass app or use the Trip Planner on DART.org. DART Customer Service can also assist at 214-979-1111.

If you plan your trip directly in Google Maps, enter the voting location as your destination and choose the Transit option (train icon) to get travel directions using DART.

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Ride DART for Free to Vote in the March 1 Primary Election

Posted on February 16, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is providing free transportation to polling locations on the day of the Texas primary elections, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Voters can ride at no charge on all DART buses, trains, the Dallas Streetcar, GoLink, Paratransit Services, and the TRE between EBJ Union Station and CentrePort/DFW Airport Station.

No proof of voter registration is required to ride for free on March 1. GoLink riders can use promo code VOTE22 at checkout for a complimentary Adult Local Day Pass in the GoPass app on March 1. You can learn more at dart.org/vote.

How to Find a Voting Location
The State of Texas organizes election information and voting locations by county. Click the link for your county to find a convenient voting location.

Voting locations are open at various times during early voting and from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on the day of the Texas primary election, March 1. If you are in line by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, you will be allowed to vote. Check your county elections website for specific times.

Plan Your Trip on DART to a Voting Location
Riders who need customized trip planning can map out their ride with the “Plan” tool in the free GoPass app or use the Trip Planner on DART.org. DART Customer Service can also assist at 214-979-1111.

If you plan your trip directly in Google Maps, enter the voting location as your destination and choose the Transit option (train icon) to get travel directions using DART.

Tips for a Safe Voting Experience

  • Wear a face mask while riding DART and while at the voting location. If you forget your mask, please take one from the dispensers located on DART trains and buses.
  • Carry hand sanitizer with you and use it before and after your visit to the voting location, and especially after you use the voting machine. DART also provides hand sanitizer dispensers on board its buses and trains.
  • Bring your own sanitized pen to sign any forms.
  • Wash your hands with soap and water as soon as you can after leaving the voting location.
  • Consider voting early so you can avoid crowds and practice social distancing.
  • Stay home if you are sick or have been exposed to COVID-19.

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More than 500,000 ballots cast during early voting through Oct. 27 in Tarrant County

Posted on October 27, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Week three of early voting in Texas is underway, and voters in Tarrant County continue to show up to the polls in high numbers.

As of Oct. 27, more than 42% of all registered voters in Tarrant County have cast a ballot. A total of 512,434 ballots have been cast out of the total of nearly 1.2 million registered voters in the county. So far, the highest number of ballots were cast Oct. 16 with 49,835.

Tarrant County Early Voting for Weeks 1 and 2

Tarrant County is seeing a high turnout at the polls but has yet to surpass 2016 early voting numbers:

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First day of early voting in Tarrant County sees long lines, fewer voting machines

Posted on October 15, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Early voting in Texas kicked off on Tuesday as voters headed to the polls to cast their ballot for federal, state and local candidates. Despite the pandemic, people are turning up at the polls in record numbers.

According to the Tarrant County elections website, 36,666 early voting ballots have already been cast as of 4:18 p.m., which represents 3.06% of all registered voters in the county. In the 2016 presidential election, there were a total of 43,149 ballots cast on the first day of early voting in Tarrant County, or 4% of all registered voters within the county.

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First-time Texas voters: Here’s what to expect

Posted on October 13, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Ahead of the Nov. 3 general election, which experts said may garner one of the highest voter turnout rates of any election in recent years, many Texans will likely be voting for the first time this fall.

While the actual voting method can vary based on the polling location and type of election, voters in Texas can expect the in-person voting process to follow the same basic steps.

According to VoteTexas.gov, upon arrival at the polling location, the voter will be asked to present one of the seven acceptable forms of photo identification unless the voter has a permanent exemption on the voter’s registration certificate.

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How North Texans can prepare for voting this election season

Posted on October 6, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Election Day is approaching, and so are key deadlines. This election will look a little different in Texas with COVID-19 precautions and the absence of straight-ticket voting. Here are some things to look out for this October and on the Nov. 3 Election Day based on a presentation by the Texas secretary of state’s office and the League of Women Voters.

Registration

The deadline for voter registration was Oct. 5. To check on resident registration, check online here or on a local county website.

More information on early voting in specific counties can be found at each North Texas county’s elections website:

Information about state rules and guidelines can be found at the VoteTexas website; from the Texas secretary of state’s office; and Vote411, a website by the League of Women Voters.

Read more about Early Voting, Voting by Mail, Safety Precautions When Voting, Straight-Ticket Voting and Assistance While Vorting at Community Impact…

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Voters Ride Free on Election Day

Posted on February 28, 2020 by | Leave a comment

image002A valid voter registration card is a free ticket to ride Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, March 3.

This is a long-standing tradition by DART to help make it easier for people to get to the polls. On election day riders can ride DART bus, light rail, Paratransit, or Trinity Railway Express commuter rail between CentrePort/DFW Airport station and Union Station, by showing a valid voter registration card.

Additional details about DART services are available at DART.org or by calling Customer Information at 214-979-1111.

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General Election Official Results

Posted on December 4, 2018 by | Leave a comment

The statewide canvass for the November 6, 2018 General Election has been certified by Governor Abbott. Click HERE to view official results.

(Results courtesy of the Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos)

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EARLY VOTING – NOW OPEN

Posted on October 23, 2018 by | Leave a comment

DqH7_3_VYAAV3UkDuring early voting, Grapevine residents may vote at The REC, 1175 Municipal Way, or at any polling location in Tarrant County.

 

Schedule:

  • 10/22-26,Mon-Fri, 8a-5p
  • 10/27, Sat, 7a-7p
  • 10/28, Sun, 11a-4p
  • 10/29-11/2, Mon-Fri, 7a-7p

For more information, click HERE.

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Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake’s November 2018 election: An interactive voter’s guide

Posted on October 19, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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When to Vote:

  • First day of early voting: Oct. 22
  • Last day to apply for ballot by mail: Oct. 26
  • Last day of early voting: Nov. 2
  • Election day: Nov. 6

Early Voting Locations:

  • Colleyville City Hall, 100 Main St., Colleyville
  • The REC of Grapevine, 1175 Municipal Way, Grapevine
  • Southlake Town Hall, 1400 Main St., Southlake

Election Day Polling Locations:

Registered voters in Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake can cast their ballots at any polling location in their respective cities during early voting. Election Day polling locations are organized by precinct.

For map and more information, click HERE

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