Fannin County, Texas – The Fannin County Elections Team is extremely busy getting ready for the General Election this November 5. As part of these preparations the Elections staff attended the 42nd Annual Election Law Seminar in Austin. They had extensive training on numerous topics including election laws, voter rights and qualifications, cybersecurity, as well as voting location best practices. The Elections Team is working to ensure this coming election will be secure and transparent.
Fannin County currently has over 24,500 registered voters. Therefore, people should expect a large turnout. In order to avoid long lines at the polling sites, plan on voting early. Early voting runs from October 21 thru November 1 at the Armory; Roy V. Floyd Civic Center – 100 W. 5th St., Bonham, TX 75418. This year the Early Voting site will be open on Sunday (as well as Saturday) for the convenience of our voters.
Curbside voting will be available again for this election for those who are physically unable to enter the polling site without causing injury to themselves. There will be an election worker ready to offer this assistance to whomever needs it, both during early voting and on Election Day.
The last day to register to vote for this coming election is October 7. There are several ways to register to vote. Voter registration cards can be filled out at the Fannin County Clerk’s office (800 E. 2nd St.) or on the votetexas.gov website. Also, voter registration cards can be updated at votetexas.gov if any information has changed.
Fannin County residents that will be out of the county during early voting and Election Day or students away at college may be eligible to request a mail-in-ballot. Anyone with a disability or over 65 years of age may also request a mail-in-ballot. Call 903-583-7488 to request a mail-in-ballot application. October 25 is the last day the office will be able to accept mail-in-ballot applications.
The Election webpage on the Fannin County website contains more information regarding dates, times, voting locations, and contact information. It also contains links to votetexas.org and an application to become a poll worker. If you wish to be an Election Worker, simply click and fill out the application. One of the team members will review the application and place you on a list to work at the polls.
The Fannin County Elections Team encourages you to “Exercise your rights...VOTE!”
