You can also submit a paper voter registration application in person to the El Paso County Elections Department.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what to know about voter registration in Texas ahead of the March primaries:<\/p>\n
Registering to vote for the first time?\u00a0<\/p>\n
To register to vote in Texas, you must be a citizen of the United States and be 18 years old by Election Day. All it takes is to complete an application and return it to the county elections office.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve already registered and haven\u2019t changed address, you don\u2019t have to do anything else \u2013 you remain registered.<\/p>\n
What information do I need to register to vote?<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll be asked to provide a Texas driver\u2019s license number or personal identification number issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety. If you don\u2019t have either, you can provide the last four digits of your social security number. (If you don\u2019t have a Social Security number, you must check the box stating you don\u2019t have this information).<\/p>\n
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How do I register to vote?<\/p>\n
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 \u2013 Monday, Feb. 2, for the 2026 primaries.<\/p>\n
Where can I find a voter registration application?<\/p>\n
You can download a printable PDF application directly from the Elections Department website<\/a>. The application is postage paid, self-addressed and ready to mail.<\/p>\n 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<\/a> through the Texas Secretary of State, or request one be mailed<\/a> to you.<\/p>\n In-person applications are also available at the El Paso County Elections Department, 500 E. San Antonio Ave., Suite 315, inside the Enrique Moreno County Courthouse. You can fax your application to 915-546-2220.<\/p>\n Applications are NOT accepted via email.<\/p>\n Can I register to vote online?<\/p>\n The only way to register to vote online is if you\u2019re renewing your existing Texas driver\u2019s license or state ID online<\/a> through the Texas Department of Public Safety website. You\u2019ll be given an option to register to vote as you renew or replace your license or ID online.<\/p>\n WHO\u2019S RUNNING? Republicans look to challenge El Paso Democratic stronghold in 2026 elections<\/a><\/p>\n Do I have to register to vote for every election?<\/p>\n No. Once you register, you remain registered.\u00a0<\/p>\n However, you must update your registration if you change your name or have a change of address. You can make those updates online<\/a> or at the county elections office, 500 E. San Antonio Ave., Suite 314.<\/p>\n Where can I check if I\u2019m already registered to vote?<\/p>\n You can check here<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n Where do I register to vote if I\u2019m away at college?<\/p>\n College students can choose whether to claim their residence in their home county or the county where their university is located. You canregister to vote in either. (If you\u2019re registered to vote in El Paso County but are attending school elsewhere, you can cast an absentee ballot<\/a>).<\/p>\n
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