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Early voting is open through Oct. 30. Election Day is Nov. 3, 14 days away. Elections

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Dated record: November 7, 2022

This is not new. It happened on November 7, 2022, about 4 years ago. It resurfaced in a source feed on October 3, 2026.

Texas Secretary of State reminds voters about Election Day procedures

Texas Secretary of State John Scott announced Election Day voting procedures ahead of the November 5 election. He explained how votes are counted, polling location rules, voter ID requirements, and conduct rules inside polling places.

Where
Statewide
When
November 7, 2022
Sources
From an official record

Taxes and money

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Who's involved

  • John ScottTexas Secretary of State

The facts

  • Polls close at 7:00 p.m. local time on Election Night.1
  • Early voting results are reported first after polls close; Election Day results reported throughout the evening.1
  • Mail-in ballots postmarked by 7:00 p.m. Election Day may be received by 5:00 p.m. November 9th.1
  • Military and overseas ballots can be received by Monday, November 14th.1
  • Voters must present one of seven acceptable forms of photo ID at polls when voting in person.1
  • Voters without approved photo ID may fill out Reasonable Impediment Declaration and present alternative ID.1
  • Electioneering prohibited within 100 feet of polling place entrance.1
  • Wireless devices and recording devices prohibited within 100 feet of voting stations.1

Who said what

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  • Secretary Scott Every election conducted at county level with elections administrators and poll workers safeguarding vote integrity.1
  • Secretary Scott County officials need time to report results accurately over several hours on Election Night.1

Sources

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  1. What to Expect on Election Day in Texas Texas Secretary of State , official record, October 3, 2026

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