Texas Primary Runoff Election 2020: Voting during Covid-19
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Have you voted in the Texas Runoff Primary Election yet? If you answered no, that’s totally ok! You still have time! Let’s get down to the important stuff since we are cutting it close!
If you’re wondering, “Omg who’s on the ballot??” I got you!! Check out the following images and spread the word!
Why are we having a runoff? If no candidate exceeds 50% of the vote, the top 2 finishers go head-to-head in a runoff.
Important Dates to Remember:
July 2nd: Completed vote by mail ballot applications must be received by this date, NOT postmarked!
June 29th – July 10th: Early Voting
July 14th: Primary Runoff Election
For most people voting absentee (by mail), counties must receive completed ballots that are postmarked by 7 p.m. on election day. Under Texas’ election code, an absentee ballot can be delivered to the county clerk’s office by mail or dropped off in person on the day of the election with a valid form of ID.
The TX Primary Runoff is the first Texas election during the Covid-19 pandemic, and I felt safer at the polls than I sometimes do when I’m shopping for groceries! I went alone and was in and out in 10 minutes!
Tips for voting:
- Sanitize or wash your hands before entering the building. Wear a face mask or face covering and keep in mind that you may be asked to show your face when they check your ID.
- Maintain social distancing at the polls, I had no trouble with this at all. There were a handful of poll workers directing voters and ensuring everyone had plenty of personal space.
- Bring hand sanitizer or gloves, you will be touching the computer screen, turning a dial, selecting a button, or handling a stylus pen. So better to be over prepared and remember to throw away the gloves as soon as you’re done. Sanitize your hands upon leaving.
- Still unsure? Look for curbside locations near you!
Disclaimer! Gov. Greg Abbott’s mandatory statewide mask order does not apply at voting locations, but voters are encouraged to wear them to protect themselves and others.
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