Elections
Tarrant County Elections provides voter registration services, election administration, voting information, and public access to election records for residents throughout the county. This article explains how the Elections Department operates, how voters can register or update information, how to locate voting information, how to review election details, and how to use official county systems for current and past election information.
Election Administration Services
The Tarrant County Elections Administration manages the county’s electoral process and works to provide free, fair, accurate, and secure elections in a transparent manner consistent with applicable laws. The department conducts federal, state, and county elections, along with certain elections for municipalities, independent school districts, and other political subdivisions that contract with Tarrant County for election services.
The official Tarrant County Elections page provides access to voter services, election information, voting locations, election results, voter registration information, and other election-related services.
Election services are handled by the Elections Department rather than individual polling locations or other county offices. When voters need help with registration, voting records, polling information, or election procedures, the Elections Department is the appropriate office to contact.
Voter Registration Process
Voter registration is required before participating in elections. The county provides registration applications and instructions through the Elections Department. Residents must complete a voter registration application and return it to the office at least 30 days before the upcoming election date.
The Register to Vote information explains how applications may be completed and returned. Applications may be obtained from locations such as the Tarrant County Elections Center, U.S. post offices, city halls, libraries, and public assistance offices in Tarrant County.
After completing a voter registration application, the applicant must print, sign, and return it by mail or hand delivery. If an application is mailed, it must be postmarked by the registration deadline before the election. When a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.
Voter registration eligibility requirements include:
The applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
The applicant must be a resident of the county.
The applicant must be at least 17 years and 10 months old when submitting the application and 18 years old on Election Day.
The applicant must meet applicable requirements related to felony convictions and court determinations affecting voting rights.
Residents may also update their name or address information through the available voter registration update process. Address or name changes may be completed through the Texas.gov online portal, and voters may need their Voter Unique Identifier (VUID) to access certain voter registration information.
Checking Voter Information
The county provides online tools that allow voters to review their registration information and election details. The Tarrant County Voter Lookup system allows users to search voter information and view details such as voter status, precinct information, districts, election history, sample ballot information, and voting locations.
Voters can use the lookup system before an election to confirm that their information is current and identify where they can vote. The system also provides access to election-related information connected to a voter’s address.
When using voter lookup tools, entering accurate personal information helps ensure that the correct voter record is displayed. Voters who cannot access their information through the online system may contact the Elections Department for assistance.
Polling Locations And Voting
Tarrant County provides online resources to help voters determine where to vote during early voting and on Election Day. Voting locations may change depending on the election, the entity holding the election, building availability, and other circumstances.
Registered voters can use official county election tools to locate voting centers, review wait times, and find election-specific location information. The Voting Center Lookup system provides access to voting center information and wait-time information.
On Election Day, registered voters may vote at Vote Center locations available for that election. Voters should confirm location information before arriving because voting locations are selected for specific elections and may not always be the same from one election to another.
Current Election Information
The county maintains current election information pages with election dates, registration deadlines, voting schedules, locations, and election-related notices. The Current Election Information page includes details about upcoming elections and related voter information.
Election information may include:
Upcoming election dates.
Voter registration deadlines.
Applications for ballot by mail deadlines.
Early voting schedules and locations.
Election Day voting locations.
Sample ballot information.
Election notices and reports.
For example, voters should review current election information before each election because voting dates, contests, and locations can vary depending on the type of election being conducted.
Voting By Mail Requirements
Tarrant County registered voters may request a ballot by mail if they meet one of the qualifying conditions established for voting by mail. The county provides ballot-by-mail information, application instructions, and return procedures through its election services.
The Voting by Mail information explains qualifying situations and application requirements. Eligible reasons include being 65 years of age or older, having a disability, expected absence from the county during the required voting periods, certain confinement situations, or other qualifying circumstances.
A ballot-by-mail application must include required voter information, including identifying information, the address where the ballot should be mailed, applicable eligibility information, and the voter’s signature.
Applications may be submitted through approved methods, including mail, contract or common carrier, hand delivery by the voter, or certain electronic submission methods followed by required mailed documentation when applicable.
Voters returning a marked ballot may return it through approved delivery methods, including:
Mail through the United States Postal Service.
Common or contract carrier.
Hand delivery by the voter to the Early Voting Clerk’s office.
Early Voting Information
Early voting provides voters with additional opportunities to cast ballots before Election Day. Tarrant County publishes early voting schedules, locations, and related election information through the Elections Department.
Voters should review the current election information page for the applicable election because early voting dates and locations depend on the specific election being conducted.
Some voters may have special circumstances that affect their voting options. The county provides information about limited ballots, presidential ballots, emergency ballot situations, and other voting procedures through its election information pages.
Election Results And Records
Tarrant County provides election results and historical election information through official election systems. These records allow residents to review election outcomes and access information from previous elections.
The Past Election Information page contains historical election information, including previous election dates and election results. The county also provides a Ballot Verification system that allows members of the public to access cast ballot images and Cast Vote Records for available elections.
Election records may include information from primary elections, general elections, special elections, runoff elections, and local elections conducted through county election services.
Election Questions And Assistance
The Elections Department provides assistance for voters who have questions about registration, voting locations, election information, and election procedures. Before contacting the office, voters can review available county election pages and online lookup systems for answers to common questions.
The Elections Department’s frequently asked questions page explains topics such as voter identification, polling location questions, registration updates, election participation, voter assistance, and historical election information.
Voters with questions about their registration status or election information may contact the Elections Department using the official contact information provided by the county.
Common Voting Mistakes
Many voting issues can be avoided by reviewing information before an election and using official county systems. Common mistakes include failing to update registration information after moving, arriving at an incorrect voting location, or submitting election forms after required deadlines.
Voters can reduce problems by:
Checking registration information before an election.
Confirming voting locations through county election tools.
Reviewing ballot information before voting.
Submitting registration applications and ballot requests before applicable deadlines.
Using official Tarrant County election information instead of relying on outdated information.
Election Office Location
The Tarrant County Elections Administration office provides voter registration and election services for county residents. Election-related forms, questions, and voter assistance are handled through this office.
Elections Office Directory
Tarrant County Elections Administration
2700 Premier St.
Fort Worth, TX 76111
817-831-8683
Elections FAQs
How can I check my voter information before an election?
Voters can review their registration details, voting history, district information, sample ballot details, and voting location information through the official Tarrant County Voter Lookup system. Checking this information before an election helps voters confirm that their records are current and identify the correct voting information for their address.
Where can I find upcoming election dates and voting details?
The Current Election Information page provides election schedules, important dates, early voting information, Election Day voting details, sample ballot information, and related election notices. Because dates and voting options can vary by election, voters should review the information for the specific election they plan to participate in.
What should I know about voting by mail in Tarrant County?
Eligible registered voters may request a ballot by mail when they meet the requirements provided by the county. The official Voting by Mail information explains qualifying conditions, application requirements, and approved methods for returning a completed ballot. Voters should carefully review the application details and deadlines before submitting a request.
How can I look up results from previous elections?
Residents can review historical election information through the county’s Past Election Information page. The page provides access to archived election records, including previous election dates and results. It also includes information about the Ballot Verification system, which allows public access to available cast ballot images and Cast Vote Records.
Where can I find answers to common voting questions?
The official Tarrant County Elections FAQ page addresses common voter concerns, including voting requirements, polling questions, assistance at voting locations, registration updates, and ways to find additional election information.