El Pasoans who want their voices heard at the polls have until Monday, Oct. 5, to register to vote in the November elections that will include a slew of local, state and federal races.
Among the races are four City Council representative seats, county judge position, two county commissioner seats, two congressional seats and more.
As of Wednesday, 537,583 people were registered to vote in El Paso County.
Here are key things to know about registering to vote in Texas:
What do I need to register to vote?
To be eligible to vote, you must be a citizen of the United States and must be 18 years old by Election Day – Nov. 3 this year. You must also be a resident of the county where you are registering.
You’ll be asked to provide a Texas driver’s license number or personal identification number issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
If you don’t have either, you can provide the last four digits of your social security number. (If you don’t have a Social Security number, you must check the box stating you don’t have this information).
How and where do I register to vote?
You must complete a paper application and return it to the El Paso County Elections Department at least 30 days before the next election date – Monday, Oct. 5, for this year’s general election.
You can download a printable PDF application directly from the Elections Department website. The application is postage paid, self-addressed and ready to mail.
Applications can also be found at any U.S. Post Office branch, the Department of Public Safety, El Paso Public Libraries, Texas Health and Human Services Commission offices and local high schools. You can also fill out and print the application through the Texas Secretary of State.
In-person applications are also available at the El Paso County Elections Department, 500 E. San Antonio Ave., Suite 314, inside the Enrique Moreno County Courthouse. You can fax your application to 915-273-3574
Applications are NOT accepted via email.
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Can I register to vote online?
The only way to register to vote online is if you’re renewing your existing Texas driver’s license or state ID online through the Texas Department of Public Safety website. You’ll be given an option to register to vote as you renew or replace your license or ID online.
I registered to vote through DPS. How can I check I’m registered?
If you previously registered to vote or updated your address through the Texas Department of Public Safety, it’s advised that you check if the El Paso County Elections Department has processed your voter record.
That’s because the elections office recently received about 12,000 voter records that had not been mailed to it from the DPS since 2025 due to an error on behalf of the state.
While the problem has been fixed, state officials said, election departments statewide have been inundated with voter registration applications.
El Paso County Elections Department officials told El Paso Matters Wednesday that fewer than 90 voter registration records from that DPS batch are pending review and that all will be entered by the Oct. 5 registration deadline.
You can check if you’re registered here by entering your name and date of birth or your voter ID number. There you can also find your voting history, sample ballot and Election Day voting sites.
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Where do I register to vote if I’m away at college?
College students can choose whether to claim their residence in their home county or the county where their university is located.
You can register to vote in either. (If you’re registered to vote in El Paso County but are attending school elsewhere, you can cast an absentee ballot).
Can I register to vote if I have a criminal record?
You cannot register to vote if you’ve been convicted of a felony and are serving a sentence or are on parole or probation. You can register to vote if you have a felony conviction but have completed all your punishment or received a pardon.
What happens after I register?
You’ll receive a voter registration certificate within 30 days. The certificate contains your voter ID number, as well as the district and precinct numbers for the elected offices within your voting area.
How soon can I vote after I register?
Your voter registration will become effective 30 days after it is received or on your 18th birthday, whichever is later. Your registration must be effective on or before an Election Day in order to vote in that election.
What if my record has a suspense status?
If your voter registration record shows a “suspense” status, or you are directed to contact our office, it means our office received information indicating that you may no longer live at the address listed on your voter registration record.
Being on the suspense list does not mean you cannot vote. You can still vote in person. Before voting a regular ballot, you will be asked to complete a statement of residence.
Information: El Paso County Elections Department, 915-273-3597 or epelections@epcountytx.go
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