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         Early Voting Clerk        Jodi Duck             
 
 
300 South Main
Big Spring, Texas 79720
or

PO Box 1069
Big Spring, Texas 79721

Phone: 432-264-2273
Fax: 432-264-2275

Email: HCVotes@gmail.com or elections@howardcountytx.com

 

How and where to find us.pdf

Required Form of ID needed

Howard County Elected Offices Terms.docx

 

NEXT ELECTION:

May 6, 2023 City and School Election

Filing information for Filing for a Place on the Ballot with the local entities are

listed below under PUBLIC NOTICES tab

FILING TIME: January 18, 2023 to February 17, 2023 @ 5:00pm (You must file with the entity)

   

All Early voting is conducted at the Howard County Court house located at 300 S Main, Big Spring, Texas.

Howard County is part of the Vote Center program. You may go to ANY of the locations on Election Day and vote your precinct ballot.


                           Early Voting:  Courthouse 300 S Main - First Floor

                           April 24 to April 28      8:00am to 5:00pm

                           Extended hour days:  May 1 and May 2      7:00am to 7:00pm

                           Election Day:  Saturday, May 6, 2023

                           7:00-7:00 at all countywide locations.

 

**********You have to reapply every year for an annual ballot***********

Our office is no longer allowed (per the legislature) to mail applications without consent from the voter. EACH voter must request an application themselves or download from below. 

Request an application by email or phone

beginning on January 1, 2023 -at

HCVotes@gmail.com or (432)264-2273

»»»Apply for a Ballot by Mail«««

  • **********You have to reapply every year for an annual ballot***********

    Our office is no longer allowed (per the legislature) to mail applications without consent from the voter. EACH voter must request an application themselves or download from below. 

    You may vote early by mail if:

    • You will be away from your county on Election Day and during early voting;
    • You are sick or disabled;
    • You are 65 years of age or older on Election Day; or
    • You are confined in jail, but eligible to vote.

    You can get a formal application for a ballot by mail from:

                          BBM App 5-15e.pdf       BBM App 5-15s.pdf

     

          Mail to: Early Voting Clerk

                       Jodi Duck

                       PO Box 1069

                       Big Spring, Texas 79721


    If you are voting early because of expected absence, you may apply in person for a ballot by mail before the early “voting in person” period begins (usually the 17th day before the election).


    You can write your own application for a ballot by mail, as long as it contains:
    • Your signature, or a witness’ signature if you cannot sign;
    • Your name and the address at which you are registered to vote;
    • The address to which the ballot is to be mailed;
    • The election date and the election for which you are requesting a ballot (for a primary election, you must state the political party’s primary in which you want to vote); and
    • A reason why you are eligible to vote early by mail. To be eligible to vote early because you expect to be out of the county, your application must state the out-of-county address where you want your ballot mailed.
    • Include Drivers License number and/or last four of Social Security Number

    Your ballot by mail application must be MAILED to the Early Voting Clerk in the county where you are registered to vote. Applications must be received (not postmarked) by last day of the application period. All applications to vote by mail must be received by the early voting clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. Applications to vote by mail must be submitted by mail, common or contract carrier, or fax. The original application MUST be received in four days from fax date.

    Mail ballots can only be hand-delivered by the Voter and only on Election Day with a proper ID.



    You may send in your application for a ballot by mail by:
    • Regular mail;
    • Common or contract carrier; or
    • Fax


    The Early Voting Clerk must receive your marked ballot by 7 p.m. on Election Day or by the 5th day after Election Day if your ballot is submitted from outside the United States.
     

    (call 264-2273, email HCVotes@gmail.com, or come by for an application)

     

    REMINDER:

    • Do not forget to sign the Carrier Envelope
    • You must include the last 4 digits of your social security number or identification number on the Carrier Envelope.  We recommend including both numbers if applicable.

    Request an application for Ballot by Mail by email or phone at

    Jodiduck.ea@gmail.com or (432)264-2273

    Voting by mail? Here are the new state laws for 2022:

    • Voters will now have to provide either their Texas Identification, TXDL, EIC number; OR the last four digits of their Social Security number on both their ballot application and carrier envelope.                             
    • Important Note: Number provided on the application must match your Voter Registration Record.  We recommend putting both numbers, if applicable.
    • Pregnant women expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day may now vote by mail.
    • Voters may now hand deliver their ballot application to the Election Office. (not later than the 11th day before Election Day)

  • Sample Ballots     -       May 6, 2023  General & Special Election

    Voters will need to know their City and School Districts

    (Precincts and Districts are listed on Voter Registration Certificate)

     

    Precinct ballots are split by these districts.

    Legend-

    COBS=City of Big Spring       COC=City of Coahoma      COF=City of Forsan

    BSISD=Big Spring ISD           CISD=Coahoma ISD          FISD=Forsan ISD

    SCISD=Sands CISD                 STISD=Stanton ISD          BCISD=Borden County ISD

     

                                                              Sample Ballots

    Precincts for the CISD     Pcts 205, 207, 207c, 404, 408, 409     CISD Ballot Sample May 6.jpg

    COAHOMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT/Distrito Escolar Independiente de Coahoma

    School Board Trustee (2) At Large/(2) Junta de Síndicos, en General

    Vote for two (2), one, or none/Vote por ninguro, uno, o dos

    Kandy Alaman

    Stormy Bradley

     

    School Board Trustee (1) At Large - Unexpired Term/(1) Junta de Síndicos, en General - Duración Restante del Cargo

    Vote for (1) one or none/Vote por ninguro o uno

    Benjamin M. Malone

    Scott Tutle

     

    PROPOSITIONS

    COAHOMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION    PROPOSITION A

    THE ISSUANCE OF $7,765,000 OF BONDS BY THE COAHOMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL FACILITIES AND NEW SCHOOL BUSES AND LEVYING THE TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF. THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

    DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE COAHOMA ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL   PROPOSICIÓN A

    LA EMISIÓN DE BONOS POR EL IMPORTE DE $7,765,000 POR EL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE COAHOMA PARA INSTALACIONES ESCOLARES Y BUSES ESCOLARES NUEVOS, Y LA IMPOSICIÓN DE IMPUESTOS PARA EL PAGO DE DICHOS BONOS. ESTO REPRESENTA UN INCREMENTO EN EL IMPUESTO PREDIAL.

     

    COAHOMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION     PROPOSITION B

    THE ISSUANCE OF $4,500,000 OF BONDS BY THE COAHOMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR AN INDOOR MULTIPURPOSE FACILITY, AND LEVYING THE TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF. THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

    DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE COAHOMA ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL     PROPOSICIÓN B

    LA EMISIÓN DE BONOS POR EL IMPORTE DE $4,500,000 POR EL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE COAHOMA PARA UNA INSTALACIÓN CUBIERTA PARA USOS DIVERSOS, Y LA IMPOSICIÓN DE IMPUESTOS PARA EL PAGO DE DICHOS BONOS. ESTO REPRESENTA UN INCREMENTO EN EL IMPUESTO PREDIAL.

    More information from COAHOMA ISD - - https://www.coahomaisd.com/documents/board/board-of-trustees-election-2023/408065

     

    Precincts whole or in part  

    Precincts for COF/FISD - Pcts  208c             COF_FISD Ballot Sample May 6.jpg

    Precincts for FISD - Pcts 33, 103, 205, 208, 208c, 304             FISD Ballot Sample May 6.jpg

    Precincts in Mitchell Co. for FISD - Pct 93           FISD Ballot Sample May 6.jpg

     

    CITY OF FORSAN / CIUDAD DE FORSAN

    CITY COUNCIL MEMBER AT LARGE (3) / MIEMBRO DEL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL, EN GENERAL (3)

    Vote for (3) three, two, one or none / Vote por ninguro, uno, dos, o tres

     

    Patrick Carnahan

    Stephanie Cleveland

    Brandon Riffe

    Debbie Burton

    Johnathan Lemons

     

    FORSAN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT / Distrito Escolar Independiente de Forsan

    School Board Trustee (3) At Large/(3) Junta de Síndicos, en General

    Vote for (3) three, two, one or none/Vote por ninguro, uno, dos, o tres

     

    Jimmy Miller

    Chad Myers

    Kristi Elliott

    Matt Cunningham

    Brenda Tubb

    More information from Forsan ISD  - -   https://www.forsan.esc18.net/page/elections

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    Precinct in Stanton ISD - PENDING

    Pct 304

     

    CANCELLED ELECTIONS - Candidates are duly elected

    Precincts in the COBS/BSISD

    Pcts 11, 12, 12a, 13, 14, 16, 24, 25, 26, 31, 31a, 32, 33, 34, 34a, 35, 41, 42, 45, 46

     

    Precincts in Sands ISD

    Pcts 103, 104

     

    Precincts in Borden County ISD

    Pcts 104, 405

     

  • All Early voting is conducted at the Howard County Court house located at 300 S Main, Big Spring, Texas.

    Howard County is part of the Vote Center program. You may go to ANY of the locations on Election Day and vote your precinct ballot. Election Day locations are open 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.


            May 2023 Election

    Early Voting:  Courthouse - First Floor

           April 24 to April 28      8:00am to 5:00pm

           Extended hour days:  May 1 and May 2      7:00am to 7:00pm

    Election Day:  Saturday, May 6, 2023

           7:00-7:00 at all countywide locations.


    • Turnout by County for Early Voting-

      https://earlyvoting.texas-election.com/Elections/getElectionDetails.do

      Ballot Tracker for Mail Ballots only -

      https://teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov/BallotTrackerApp/#/login

                  Voters who voted in person - daily                List of Ballot by Mail Returned

                                             

      Monday, April 24       

      Tuesday, April 25        

      Wednesday, April 26     

      Thursday, April 27      

      Friday, April 28        

      Monday, May 1     

      Tuesday, May 2      

       

       

      Election Day List

  • Countywide Poll Locations


    Any registered voter of Howard County can vote at

    ANY location on ELECTION DAY!!

     

    Howard County is part of the Vote Center program.  You may go to ANY Howard County locations

    on Election Day and vote your precinct ballot. 

    Election Day locations are open 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.  No voting is held at the courthouse on Election Day.


    Ryan Hall/St. Thomas Church
    605 North Main Street

    First Baptist Church
    705 W. FM 700

    Dorothy Garrett Coliseum
    1001 Birdwell Lane

    Coahoma Community Center
    306 North Avenue
    Coahoma, TX 79511

     

    (Only for FISD/Mitchell County Registered Voters)
    Mitchell County Courthouse
    349 Oak St, Colorado City, TX 79512

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