Voting can be a nerve-wracking process for those who haven’t done it before. With many rules and expectations to learn, many may see these obstacles as reasons not to vote. However, KAMU is here to make sure you feel prepared come Election Day.
Student media producer Hannah Morris talked with Trudy Hancock, Brazos County’s Elections Administrator. They chatted about what people need to know to register to vote, including how to change addresses and what timelines to be aware of.
Listen to the story:
Nervous about what to expect on election day? Hannah has another episode with Trudy Hancock that includes a step-by-step description of the voting process. Visit this article to learn more.
Additional Information
Have some more questions before election day? Here are some more helpful resources:
How to register to vote in Brazos County
To vote in Brazos County, you must be registered here. There are many ways to either register to vote or to check your registration status.
To register to vote you can do any of the following:
- Complete the SOS Online Voter Registration Application
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- This application is through the Texas Secretary of State office. After answering a series of questions, you will fill out the entirety of the application. After selecting “submit,” a screen will pop up for you to print out the application. After this, you will sign and then mail the application. Unfortunately, failure to sign and mail in your application will result in your application being voided.
- Request a printed application
- If you do not have access to a printer, the Secretary of State office has paper applications available. You will fill out the request form on their website and a postage-paid application will be mailed to your address. After completing the application, you will mail it back to the office.
- Contact or visit the elections administration office to complete your voter registration
- Our Brazos County Elections Administration office is located at: 300 E William J Bryan Parkway, Suite 100, Bryan, TX 77803
- Call at (979) 361-5770
- Register when renewing your driver’s license
- You can also register to vote when renewing or updating information on your Texas driver license. You can complete this process on the Texas Department of Public Safety website
How to update your information
You can visit this website from the Secretary of State office to update your voter registration information. Possible updates include your residential address or changing your name. Note: you will need your Voter Unique Identifier to log in. For more information visit votetexas.gov
2024 Texas Election Timeline
Last day to register to vote: Monday, Oct. 7
First day of early voting: Monday, Oct. 21
Last day to apply for a mail-in ballot: Friday, Oct. 25
General Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 5
