It’s that time of the cycle again: Midterm elections. Mark your calendars for November 8th.
Before that, we have a primary runoff election coming up on May 24th, and as Texas voting laws have become more repressive, making it even more difficult to vote, it’s crucial to remain informed and active with the civil liberties still allowed to us.
Early voting for the primary runoff election is May 16th through May 20th, but April 25th is the last day to register in order to vote.
First step is confirming if you’re registered to vote; you can do so here on the Texas Secretary of State website. This is important because recent gerrymandering and redistricting laws have gone into effect, changing one’s precinct and voting territory.
If you’re not registered to vote, but would like to, there are options. You may either