Vote by mail
Thank you to TEV partner, League of Women Voters of Texas (LWVTX), for this week’s voter update.
The League encourages eligible Texans to apply now to stay safe and vote at home!
The League encourages educators to find solutions to support democracy in the communities they serve during the COVID-19 virus outbreak. One solution is to promote vote by mail to eligible voters. Voters who are in high-risk categories of the virus, who are sick, disabled, or 65 years or older are eligible to vote-by-mail in Texas. The League of Women Voters encourages these voters to limit their exposure to crowds by voting at home.
“One of the grounds for voting by mail is disability. The Election Code defines “disability” to include “a sickness or physical condition that prevents the voter from appearing at the polling place on Election Day without a likelihood of needing personal assistance or of injuring the voter’s health.” (Sec. 82.002). Voters who meet this definition and wish to vote a ballot by mail must submit an application for ballot by mail.” Texas Secretary of State
Questions or concerns? Please contact the Texas Secretary of State at elections@sos.texas.gov or call 800.252.VOTE(8683) or contact your county election official.
If you or your organization feels comfortable advocating to expand vote by mail to all voters who wish to vote safely at home, consider using this action to send an email to your Governor, state senator and state representative.
Sincerely,
Grace Chimene
President, League of Women Voters of Texas
Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.