Key dates
Oct. 7: Last day to register to vote
Oct. 21: First day of early voting
Oct. 25: Last day to apply for a ballot by mail (received, not postmarked)
Nov. 1: Last day of early voting
Nov. 5 : Last day to receive ballot by mail
Nov. 5: Election Day
Jump to a section
Overview: Nov. 5 General Election
Starting Oct. 21, El Paso voters can cast their ballots in a slew of local, state and federal races and propositions that will shape our future for years to come.
The U.S. presidential race is expected to draw strong interest, as will the El Paso mayoral race.
The ballot will also include nonpartisan choices for six El Paso city representative seats and several municipal court judge positions, as well as the Democratic and Republican candidates for El Paso County district attorney and sheriff who moved forward from the March primaries.
Other partisan races include congressional seats for Districts 16 and 23; the state representative seat for District 74; and county commissioner for Precinct 1.
The Canutillo Independent School District also has four at-large seats on the ballot, and the four candidates with the most votes will have been elected. Clint ISD also has an at-large trustee race on the ballot.
Candidates in partisan races who win the most votes will have been elected.
A runoff election will be held Dec. 14 for city races where no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote.
Early voting runs from Oct. 21 to Nov. 1. Election Day is Nov. 5.
Frequently asked questions
How do I register to vote?
To register to vote in Texas, you must be a citizen of the United States and be 18 years old by Election Day. Registration deadline is Oct. 7. You can print a postage-paid application from the El Paso County Elections Department or pick one up in-person at the county courthouse, 500 E. San Antonio Ave., Suite 315. Applications can also be found at public libraries and post offices. Click here for more information.
How do I check if I’m registered to vote?
Check your registration status with the El Paso County Elections Department or the Texas Secretary of State’s Office.
Which local elected offices will be on my ballot?
Races for voters countywide include district attorney and sheriff; voters within the El Paso city limits can vote for mayor. Other elected offices on your ballot depend on which voting district you live: For example, only voters in the city’s District 1 can vote for a city representative for that district.City representative district map
County commissioner precinct map
House of representatives and congressional map
Personalized sample ballot: If you are a registered voter, you can review and print a personal interactive sample ballot of all candidates and propositions in your voting districts and precincts. The ballots will be accessible on your “My Voter Dashboard” from the El Paso County Elections Department when available.
What propositions will be on my ballot?
Voters within the city of El Paso boundaries will see a bond revocation proposition, which asks to vote “for” or “against” revoking the city’s authority to issue the remaining bonds for the Downtown arena approved by voters in 2012.Voting “for” means the city cancels the bond and can’t use the funds for the arena or any other project – but doesn’t prohibit the city from proposing a similar project in the future. Voting “against” means the funds remain in play and the city can move forward with the arena.
Voters across El Paso County will see six bond propositions from the county totaling $324 million. You can vote for or against any proposition separately.Click here to see the individual county bond propositions and a list of upcoming community meetings on the overall proposal.
Voters across El Paso County will also see a $396.6 million proposition from the El Paso County Hospital District (University Medical Center of El Paso).
Can I vote for candidates from either party in the general election?
Yes, you can vote for candidates in either party in partisan races during the November general election regardless of what party you voted in during the primary and primary runoffs.
However, voters can no longer vote “straight ticket” in either party. You have to manually select each candidate for whom you want to vote.
Where and when can I vote in person?
If you’re a registered voter, you can vote at any voting location during early voting and on Election Day – you no longer have to vote at a specific location.
Early voting locations and hours can be found HERE.
Election Day voting sites and hours can be found HERE.
What do I need to vote in person?
You’ll need one of seven acceptable forms of photo ID, which include a Texas driver’s license, U.S. passport book or card, or Texas personal ID card.
Can I vote by mail?
You can vote by mail in Texas if you are age 65 or older on Election Day; are sick or have a disability; are expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day; or are in jail but still eligible to vote. You can also vote by mail if you will be out of El Paso County on Election Day and during the early voting period.
You must apply to receive a mail-in ballot and the El Paso County Elections Department must receive your application by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. More information can be found HERE.
When is my mail-in ballot due?
The Elections Department must receive your mail-in ballot by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, if the carrier envelope is not postmarked. If the envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. on Election Day, the Elections Department will accept it through 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Click HERE for more information on civilian mail-in ballots.
Members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their dependents are also eligible to vote early by mail under the same process, but some special provisions may apply.
After you send in your mail ballot, you can track it HERE.
2024 Election News
The post Election 2024: Everything you need to know for Nov. 5 general election in El Paso appeared first on El Paso Matters.
Read: Read More