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Vote to Pass the
Elgin Freedom Act
The Elgin Election to Decriminalize Marijuana will be held on November 8, 2022
Early voting October 24 - November 4. Election Day November 8, 2022.
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When and where to vote in Elgin
Elgin sits in both Travis and Bastrop counties. During Early Voting and on Election Day, Elgin residents may vote at any polling location in the county in which they are registered to vote.
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All registered voters in the City of Elgin are eligible to vote for the Elgin Freedom Act.
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Early Voting hours in Travis county
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What is this about?
After gathering over 200 signatures of registered Elgin voters, the election to pass the Elgin Freedom Act, which will decriminalize low-level marijuana possession in Elgin, will be held on November 8, 2022.
Read more about the Elgin Freedom Act.Can I show my support with a yard sign?
Yes! Yard signs are available to Elgin Freedom Act supporters in Elgin and they are a terrific way to help us spread the word to get out the vote in the upcoming November 8 election.
Get a yard signWhat does the ballot language actually say?
This will be an “initiated ordinance” to change Elgin city law. The measure will eliminate enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses.
Am I registered to vote in this election?
Every currently registered voter in the city of Elgin is eligible to vote in the November 8 election. Not sure if you're registered to vote? We can help you check and register to vote if you're eligible. The deadline for new voter registrations in the November 8 election is October 11, 2022.
What do I need to bring to the polls?
In order to vote in-person or to return your mail-in ballot in person in Texas, you'll need an acceptable form of photo ID, current or expired less than 4 years.
- Texas Driver’s License / ID card
- Texas election ID
- Texas handgun license
- US military ID with photo
- US citizenship certificate with photo
- US passport
I don't have any of those forms of ID. Can I still vote?
Yes. If your ID is expired by *more than four years*, or if you don't possess one of the 7 acceptable forms of photo ID, you are still eligible to vote, but you'll need to fill out a form called a "reasonable impediment form".
Bastrop county Elgin residents: Contact the Bastrop County voter registrar for more information elections@co.bastrop.tx.us, or call (512) 581-7160.
Travis county Elgin residents: Contact the Travis County voter registrar for more information Tax_Voters@TravisCountyTx.gov, or call 512-854-9473.