{"id":168269,"date":"2026-02-17T16:01:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T16:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/168269\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T16:01:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T16:01:07","slug":"early-voting-begins-in-el-paso-for-super-tuesday-primaries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/168269\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Voting Begins In El Paso For Super Tuesday Primaries"},"content":{"rendered":"

Early voting starts today in El Paso<\/a>, and whether you\u2019re fired up about politics or completely over it, this is your opportunity to have a say.<\/p>\n

This is for the Super Tuesday primary, which determines which Democratic and Republican candidates will move on to the November General Election ballot. There are major statewide races on the line, including the governor\u2019s race and a U.S. Senate contest, along with local positions like El Paso County Judge and two seats on Commissioners Court.<\/p>\n

A lot of people say voting doesn\u2019t matter. But here\u2019s the thing: if even a fraction of the people who usually sit out showed up, outcomes could look very different. Primaries in particular tend to have low turnout. That means a relatively small percentage of voters can shape who ends up on the final ballot.<\/p>\n

Early voting runs from Feb. 17 through Feb. 27. You don\u2019t have to wait until March 3. If long lines or busy schedules are what usually stop you, early voting is often quicker and more flexible.<\/p>\n

Before heading out, take a minute to make sure you\u2019re registered. You can check your status through the El Paso County Elections Department\u2019s<\/a> online voter dashboard using your name and date of birth or your VUID number. You can also preview a sample ballot<\/a> so you know exactly what you\u2019re walking into.<\/p>\n

And yes, Texas requires photo ID. You\u2019ll need one of these:<\/p>\n

Texas driver\u2019s license<\/p>\n

Texas personal ID card<\/p>\n

Texas election ID certificate<\/p>\n

Texas handgun license<\/p>\n

U.S. military ID with photo<\/p>\n

U.S. citizenship certificate with photo<\/p>\n

U.S. passport<\/p>\n

If you can\u2019t reasonably obtain one of those, you can complete a Reasonable Impediment Declaration at the polling site and present a supporting document like a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, voter registration certificate, or certified birth certificate.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve ever felt like the same red-versus-blue choices don\u2019t fully represent you, primaries are one of the few places where participation can shift that dynamic. When turnout is low, a small, motivated group decides. When turnout grows, the results can better reflect the broader community. But that can’t happen unless everyone shows up.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re passionate or skeptical, this is one of the simplest ways to make your voice count.<\/p>\n

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Gallery Credit: Iris Lopez<\/p>\n

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As details surfaced about El Paso\u2019s airspace restriction, one balloon revelation quickly became the focus of online reactions.<\/p>\n

Gallery Credit: Joanna Barba<\/p>\n

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