Politics & Government
Election Day In Williamson County: When, Where To Vote
Many enjoy the thrill of voting on Election Day rather than in the early voting period. Here is a preparation guide before heading out.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX — It's finally Election Day after a record-setting level of cast ballots during the 17-day early period that ended on Oct. 30. For those who love the thrill of in-person voting on Nov. 3, preparation is key.
Polls in Texas open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Voters can check wait times at each polling place by visiting the Williamson County website.
Registered voters in Williamson County will have key races to decide, including one for sheriff pitting incumbent Robert Chody against Mike Gleason. A number of city council seats will be decided on in Cedar Park and Round Rock. Voters also will choose who will be seated at various independent school district seats. Voters also will choose district court judges, a county attorney and county commissioners.
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In addition to voting on the presidential race, voters will decide on a U.S. Senate seat pitting incumbent John Cornyn against MJ Hegar along with key U.S. House of Representatives seats. There also are a number of contenders for various school districts in Leander, Round Rock, Hutto, Jordan and Taylor. Voters also will pick a new district attorney and choose between the incumbent county sheriff and a challenger vying for her seat.
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Before casting their ballots, registered voters must prepare ahead of time to ensure they know their polling locations and have the correct documents needed to vote. On Election Day, registered voters may vote at any location listed below (all locations open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.):
AUSTIN
Anderson Mill Limited District, 11500 El Salido Parkway, 78750.
Bethany United Methodist Church, 10010 Anderson Mill Rd., 78750
Gateway Church, 7104 McNeil Dr., 78729.
Hartfield Performing Arts Center, 5800 McNeil Dr., 78729.
Pinballz Lake Creek, 13729 N US 183 Hwy., 78750.
Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex, 10211 W Parmer Lane, 78717.
Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 9700 Neenah Ave., 78717.
Rattan Creek Park Community Center, 7617 Elkhorn Mountain Trail, 78729.
Spicewood Springs Library, 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., 78759.
BARTLETT
Bartlett Town Hall, 140 W Clark St., 76511.
CEDAR PARK
Cedar Park High School, 2150 Cypress Creek RD., 78613.
Cedar Park Library, 550 Discovery Blvd., 78613.
Cedar Park Randalls, 1400 Cypress Creek Rd., 78613.
Cedar Park Recreation Center, 1435 Main St. - Town Center, 78613.
Mason Elementary School, 1501 N Lakeline Blvd., 78613.
Vista Ridge High School, 200 S. Vista Ridge Blvd., 78613.
COUPLAND
St Peter's Church of Coupland, 108 Wathen St., 78615.
FLORENCE
Andice Community Center, 6600 FM 970, 76527.
Florence High School Gymnasium, 401 FM 970, 76527.
GEORGETOWN
Cowan Creek Amenity Center, 1433 Cool Spring Way, 78633.
First Baptist Church - Georgetown, 1333 W University Ave., 78628.
Georgetown Annex, 100 Wilco Way HR108, 78626.
Georgetown Housing Authority, 210 W. 18th St., Building 1, 78626.
Georgetown Randalls, 5721 Williams Dr., 78633.
GISD Technology and Nutrition Building, 603 Lakeway Dr., 78628.
Parks and Recreation Administration Building, 1101 N. College St., 78626.
Southwestern University - Robertson Center, 930 Southwestern Blvd., 78626.
The Worship Place, 811 Sun City Blvd., 78633.
GRANGER
First Baptist Church, 301 E. Mesquite, 76530.
HUTTO
Hutto Administration Building, 200 College St., 78634.
Wilco Hutto Annex, 321 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Suite 100, 78634.
JARRELL
Jarrell ISD Administration, 108 E Avenue F, 76537.
LEANDER
Leander Church of Christ, 300 Crystal Falls Parkway, 78641.
Leander High School, 3301 S Bagdad Rd., 78641.
Leander Public Library, 1011 S. Bagdad Rd., 78641.
Pat Bryson Municipal Hall, 201 N. Brushy St., 78641.
Rouse High School, 1222 Raider Way, 78641.
The Crossover, 1717 Scottsdale Dr., 78641.
LIBERTY HILL
Liberty Hill Municipal Court, 2801 RR 1869, 78642.
Liberty Hill High School, 16500 W SH 29, 78642
Santa Rita Ranch House, 175 Elizabeth Park Rd., 78642.
ROUND ROCK
Baca Senior Center, 301 W Bagdad Ave., Building 2, 78664.
Brushy Creek Community Center, 16318 Great Oaks Dr., 78681.
Cedar Ridge High School, 2801 Gattis School Rd., 78664.
Dell Diamond - United Heritage Center, 3400 Palm Valley Blvd., 78665.
Fern Bluff MUD Community Center, 7320 Wyoming Springs Dr., 78681.
Round Rock Presbyterian Church, 4010 Sam Bass Rd., 78681.
Round Rock Randalls, 2051 Gattis School Rd., 78664.
Round Rock Sports Center, 2400 Chisholm Trail, 78681.
Sleep Inn & Suites, 1980 South IH 35, 78681.
Teravista Community Center, 4211 Teravista Club Dr., 78665.
The Fellowship Church of Round Rock, 3379 Gattis School Rd., 78664.
Williamson County Jester Annex, 1801 E Old Settlers Blvd., 78664.
TAYLOR
Main Street Events Center, 3101 N. Main St., 76574.
Taylor City Hall, 400 Porter St., 76574.
THRALL
St John Lutheran Church, 409 S. Main St., 76578.
WEIR
First Baptist Church of Weir, 315 FM 1105, 78674.
Voters can check their registration status and view additional voting information online through the Texas Secretary of State's 'Am I Registered?' tool. Voters may also contact their respective county elections offices directly for more information about their ballot and appropriate polling location.
Eligible Texas voters who possess one of the seven approved forms of photo ID must present that ID at the polls. Voters who do not possess and cannot reasonably obtain one of the seven forms of approved photo ID can fill out a Reasonable Impediment Declaration form, which is available at each polling location, and provide a supporting form of identification. Certain voters may qualify for certain exemptions to presenting an acceptable form of photo identification or following the Reasonable Impediment Declaration procedure.
The seven forms of approved photo ID are:
- Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)**;
- Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS;
- Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS;
- Texas Handgun License issued by DPS;
- United States Military Identification Card containing the person's photograph;
- United States Citizenship Certificate containing the person's photograph; and
- United States Passport (book or card).
**License is not required to be REAL ID compliant
With the exception of the U.S. Citizenship Certificate, which does not expire, the acceptable photo ID must be current or, for voters aged 18-69, have expired no more than four years before being presented for voter qualification at the polling place. A voter 70 years of age or older may use a form of acceptable photo ID listed above that has expired for any length of time if the identification is otherwise valid.
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If a voter does not possess one of the forms of acceptable photo identification listed above, and the voter cannot reasonably obtain such identification, the voter may fill out a Reasonable Impediment Declaration form (PDF), which will be available at each polling location, and present a copy or original of one of the following supporting forms of identification:
- a government document that shows the voter's name and an address, including the voter's voter registration certificate;
- a current utility bill;
- a bank statement;
- a government check;
- a paycheck;
- a certified domestic (from a U.S. state or territory) birth certificate; or
- a document confirming birth admissible in a court of law which establishes the voter's identity (which may include a foreign birth document).
The address on an acceptable form of photo identification or a supporting form of identification, if applicable, does not have to match the voter's address on the list of registered voters.If a voter meets these requirements and is otherwise eligible to vote, the voter will be able to cast a regular ballot in the election.
Voters with a disability may apply with the county voter registrar for a permanent exemption to presenting an acceptable form of photo identification or following the Reasonable Impediment Declaration procedure at the polls. Voters with a religious objection to being photographed or voters who do not present an acceptable form of photo identification or follow the Reasonable Impediment Declaration procedure at the polls because of certain natural disasters may apply for a temporary exemption to presenting an acceptable form of photo identification or following the Reasonable Impediment Declaration procedure.
For more details, residents may contact their county voter registrar.
Voters with questions about how to cast a ballot in upcoming elections can call 1-800-252-VOTE. For more information on voting in Texas, visit VoteTexas.gov.
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