Early Voting ends Nov. 4

Early voting began last week for the 2016 General Election, with a record number of Van Zandt County residents lining up to cast their vote.

Early voting will continue through 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at Canton City Hall, 290 E. Tyler, St. Canton.

A photo ID is required to vote.  Voting times are:

Photo ID requirements/options

Voters who cannot obtain one of the seven forms of approved photo ID have additional options at the polls this year.

On Aug. 10, 2016, a federal district court entered an order changing the voter identification requirements for all elections held in Texas after Aug. 10, 2016 until further notice. This advisory will explain the new procedure and provide answers to frequently asked questions.

Summary

Voters who possess an acceptable form of photo ID for voting are still required to present it in order to vote in person in all Texas elections.  However, the acceptable form of photo identification may be expired up to four years. (Remember some IDs, including U.S. citizenship certificates, do not expire.)

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