SAN ANTONIO — The clock is ticking for those still deciding who they will vote for on Election Day. For those who are ready to cast their ballots, the early-voting period has arrived.
Early voting in Bexar County began at 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13, and runs through Nov. 4 this year. Remember: You need to have registered to vote for this year's midterm elections to make your voice heard. If you're all set on that front, here are the times early voting will be conducted:
- Monday, Oct. 24 to Friday, Oct. 28: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 29: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sunday, Oct. 30: Noon to 6 p.m.
- Monday, Oct. 31 to Friday, Nov. 4: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Bexar County Elections Department headquarters, located at 1103 South Frio St., is the primary early-voting location this year. Accommodations for deaf or hearing-impaired voters will be available here.
For a full list of all early-voting sites across Bexar County, click here. Remember: Just because you're registered doesn't mean you won't need to be ready at the polls. Make sure to bring at least one of the following types of ID:
- Texas driver's license
- Texas election ID certificate
- Personal Texas ID card
- Texas handgun license
- U.S. citizenship certificate with photo
- U.S. military ID
- U.S. passport (book or card)
Those who have limited mobility can also take advantage of curbside voting, available at each of the county's 51 early-voting locations. Make sure to call the below number before heading out:
There are also options available for those who are elderly, sick or disabled, or who plan to be outside of Bexar County during early voting and on Election Day. October 28 is the last day to submit your completed application to vote via absentee ballot; click here for more information.
The 2022 midterm elections are shaping up to be historic no matter who wins. Beto O'Rourke has raised a record-amount of money for Democrats running for Texas governor, but the latest University of Texas poll shows Gov. Greg Abbott has widened his lead over his challenger.
In Bexar County, Trish DeBerry and Peter Sakai are vying for the county judge position as Nelson Wolff prepares to retire after two decades in the seat.
A strong kickoff
On the afternoon of Oct. 24, Bexar County said early voting was proceeding "wonderfully" in its first few hours.
Callanen also spoke about the numbers, saying just under 5,000 people have voted in the first five hours, putting it in line with the last midterm election in 2018.
By Monday night, after polls closed and everyone in line had submitted their ballot, more than 32,000 Bexar County residents had voted in person on the first day of early voting.
Callanen also said the mail-in ballots are still quiet with 37,000 requested for this year. In 2020, there were 125,000 applications. In 2018, there were 48,500.
"But in-person is right on," she said. "So really happy about that."
For answers to all your Election 2022 questions, click here for the KENS 5 Voter Guide.