Did you know that National Voter Registration Day is on Tuesday, Sept. 17? According to the most recent US census data, as many as one in four Americans may still not be registered to vote. As of 2022, there are 1.42 million residents in Dallas County that are currently registered.

Double-check your registration status

You only need to update your voter registration status when you move (otherwise your ballot gets sent to the wrong place), but it’s best to double-check to make sure everything’s correct ahead of time.

Find your registration status on the Dallas County Elections website and see what items will be on your next ballot. It only takes a few seconds to fill out.

Register, if you need to

Not registered? Don’t sweat it. You can:

Register online through the Texas Secretary of State’s website to print, sign, and mail your application.
Call the Voter Registration office at 469- 627-VOTE (8683) and request an application.
Find voter registration applications at local libraries, government offices, or high schools.

You can learn more about registration and voting in Dallas by visiting the Dallas County Elections Department website.

Watch for these upcoming dates

Monday, Oct. 7 — Last day to register to vote online or by mail.
Friday, Oct. 25 — Last day for the Elections Department to receive your mail ballot application.
Monday, Oct. 21 to Friday, Nov. 1 — Early voting period.
Tuesday, Nov. 5 — Election Day — It’s the big day. Make sure your ballots are postmarked or turned into a ballot drop-off box before 7 p.m.