Dallas Election 2021: Everything You Need to Know to Vote May 1

DALLAS — Voters in Dallas head to the polls Saturday, May 1 for the 2021 joint election, which includes school districts and cities in the surrounding areas.

None of the contests commands as much attention as the race for Texas' 6th congressional district to fill the seat of the late Ron Wright, who died in February of COVID-related complications. Nearly two dozen candidates are now vying to claim his seat, among them an Independent, a Libertarian, 11 Republicans and 10 Democrats.

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The race for U.S. Congress includes Ellis and Navarro counties and part of Tarrant County, where the seat has been a GOP safe zone since Rep. Phil Gramm changed party affiliations in 1983.

Democrats in the race include Lydia Bean, Daryl J. Eddings Sr., Matt Hinterlong, Tammy Allison, Shawn Lassiter, Patrick Moses, Manual Richard Salazar III, Jana Lynne Sanchez, Brian K. Stephenson and Chris Suprin.

Opposing them are Republicans Michael Ballantine, John Anthony Castro, Mike Egan, Jake Ellzey, Brian Harrison, Sery Kim, Travis Rodermund, Dan Rodimer, Jenny Garcia Sharon, Michael Wood, and Susan Wright.

Phil Gray is running as a Libertarian, and Adrian Mizher is on the ballot as an Independent. No matter who wins the election, the seat will become viable again in November 2022.

And, if you're trying to decide who gets your vote for a seat on the Dallas City Council, have a look at our thumbnail profiles of each candidate.

Other candidates and issues vary depending on your locale, but there are a few constants for voters — like who's eligible, when and where you can vote, and how.

Registration

You can register, learn if you're registered, and find your polling precinct here. (There's also an option to change your address.)

Mail-In Voting

See the state and county's provisions and regulations for mail-in voting here.

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Early Voting

Early voting ends Tuesday, April 27, according to Dallas County Alternate Language Coordinator Laura Varela.

You can find a sample ballot and locations where you can still vote before May 1 here.

Voting on Election Day

Polls in Dallas are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Dallas County registered voters on Election Day can vote at any vote center location.
You can find out what ID is required, where to vote, learn about a new ballot marking device called Express Vote and the provisions for curbside voting here.

Key Races

Looking to dive deeper into the issues and candidates in this May's election? The Dallas League of Women Voters has assembled a detailed Voter's Guide to quickly bring you up to speed on what's being decided. You'll find candidate debates and clear impartial information intended to help you make the best decision you can.

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