Election day is just around the corner, which means early voting is upon us. Starting Feb. 20, students can head to the polls early to cast their ballots for the 2024 primary election. Political parties utilize primaries as a means of choosing candidates for general elections. Next, in the general election, the candidates of each party compete against one another. In an open primary, candidates from any political party can vote in any party’s primary.
How to vote in San Antonio
To be eligible to vote in local elections, residents of San Antonio must be citizens of the United States and at least 18 years old by Election Day. Additionally, a person cannot vote if found guilty of a felony, or they must have already served the entirety of their sentence. Individuals must also be residents of the county where the application is submitted. After fulfilling these prerequisites, there are two options for registering to vote: either download and mail in a voter registration form or register online.
Where UTSA students can vote
Students can vote in the HSU building in room (1.102). Early voting begins Feb. 20 at 8 a.m. and ends Feb. 27 at 5 p.m. Following the end of early voting, Election Day takes place on March 5. The university will also provide curbside voting and voting near the downtown campus in Bexar County, 1103.S Frio St. Roadrunners can also keep up to date at Vote at UTSA to find the hours that they may need to vote.
