Voters in Bellaire, Meyerland and West University Place will have the opportunity to make their voices heard on local, federal and state elections on the ballot for the Nov. 4 general election.

What residents should know

Voters should note the following dates of importance:

Oct. 20: First day of early voting by personal appearanceOct. 24: Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked)Oct. 31: Last day of early voting by personal appearanceNov. 4: Election Day and the last day to receive ballot by mail (or Nov. 5 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at location of election)Harris County residents can vote at any polling location during early voting or on Election Day. To see all polling locations, visit www.harrisvotes.com.

Up for election

The following federal, state and local elections will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot for residents in the Bellaire, Meyerland and West University areas. Only contested races affecting the local area are listed. For a full sample ballot, go to www.harrisvotes.com.

*Indicates incubment

Federal elections

U.S. Congress, District 18

Christian Menefee (Democrat)Amanda Edwards (Democrat)Isaiah Martin (Democrat)Jolanda Jones (Democrat)Stephen Huey (Democrat)Reyna Anderson (Independent)Carmen Montiel (Republican)George Foreman IV (Democrat)Feldon Bonner II (Democrat)Theodis Daniel (Republican)Vince Duncan (Independent)Ollie J. Knox (Republican)Tammie Jean Rochester (Green)Ronald Dwayne Whitefield (Republican)Valencia Williams (Democrat)State elections

In November, voters across the state will have the opportunity to weigh in on 17 proposed state constitutional amendments. The amendments center around issues such as property tax reduction and funding water supply projects. To view all 17 propositions, click here.

Local elections

Houston City Council, At-Large Position 4

Dwight BoykinsMartina Lemond DixonMiguel HerreraEthan HaleAlejandra SalinasJordan ThomasSonia RiveraKristal Mtaza-LyonsSheraz Mohammad SiddiquiAngie ThibodeauxAdrian Thomas RogersCris WrightAl LloydJ. Brad BatteauKathy L. TatumBellaire City Council, Position 3Check it out

For more information about the Nov. 4 election, visit www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.