What to know: Early voting begins Oct. 19 in Texas midterm election – Community Impact

What to know: Early voting begins Oct. 19 in Texas midterm election  Community Impact

Texans interested in casting their midterm election ballots before Election Day can do so from Oct. 19-30, the state's early voting period. Registered voters can visit any polling place in their county during early voting. They will receive a ballot with federal, state and local races—from the U.S. Senate and Texas governor to city and school district officials. During the March primary election, more Texans voted early than in recent primaries—and the state also saw "the highest voter turnout for a primary in Texas history," Community Impact reported . At the time, Republican data analyst Ross Hunt said there was “some certainty” that voter enthusiasm would extend to the November election.

Keep reading to learn about voting early in Texas, including what to bring to the polls, what to do if there are issues with your voter registration and what's on the ballot. To check out candidate Q&As and review all races on local ballots, visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide . How it works All registered Texas voters are eligible to vote early, although voting must be done in-person unless an individual qualifies to vote by mail. Voting is county-based. During early voting, registered voters can go to any polling place within their county of residence, according to the secretary of state. Voters can search for polling locations through the state voter portal