Registering To Vote In El Paso? Better Hurry …

Midterm, primary elections are coming up in March and voters in El Paso who have not yet registered to vote are running out of time.

There are a number of ways to register to vote in the upcoming elections but the window is closing, especially if you plan to register by mail.

According to the United Postal Service, (USPS), some changes could hold your registration up.

There are several ways to register to vote but many like to do it by mail and the USPS is warning folks that mail registration could take extra time this year.

Why Do El Paso Voters Need To Hurry?

That’s because last month, the U.S. Postal Service advised that mail will not always be postmarked on the same day it’s dropped off. Instead, postmarks will be applied when mail reaches a processing facility, which could be later than the day it’s placed in a mailbox. That means election-related mail sent at the last minute could miss critical deadlines, even if it’s mailed on time. - elpasomatters 

Mailed registrations must be postmarked by February 2, early voting for the March 3rd primaries begins on February 17th. Registrations can also be hand delivered to local post offices to be postmarked by hand to ensure deadlines are met.

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How Else Can El Paso Voters Register?

You can do it in person by bringing your application, (download the application here), directly to the El Paso County Elections Department. 500 E. San Antonio Ave., Suite 315, inside the courthouse. You can also fax it to 915-546-2220. No emails.

Can I register Online?

No. Not unless you're renewing your Texas DL or ID via the Texas Department of Public Safety website.  Once you are registered, you're registered for good unless you move or change your name. You can verify your registration status here.