Election season is in full swing and early voting is right around the corner. Before thinking about a plan to vote early, students must make sure they are registered to vote at their current address before the registration deadline on Oct. 7. If the voter is unsure of their registration status they can check on vote.org. If they are registered to vote, the next step is to create a voting plan and find a polling place in the area.
This upcoming election will be to vote for a president and about 14 proposed state constitutional amendments and candidates. All that is needed to vote is a government-issued I.D., which could be a U.S. Passport, Drivers License, Texas Election Identification Card, or a U.S. Military ID Card.
Early voting begins Oct. 21 and ends Nov. 1. The UTSA polling location on the Main Campus will be at Bexar Room, H-E-B Student Union (1.102). The poll voting hours will be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Oct. 23-28, noon to 6 p.m. on Oct. 29 and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1. There will be spaces identified in the northern section of the Ximenes Lot for short-term voter parking.
For students in the downtown campus, there will not be a polling location on site, but they may vote early at the Bexar County Elections Office located at 1103 S. Frio St., a short 12-minute walk from campus or a 0.6-mile drive.
For more information https://www.utsa.edu/rowdyvotes/#register.
