Apply for ballots by mail now for upcoming March primaries

Those wanting to take part in the upcoming March 5 primaries have a couple of dates they will want to take note of between now and election day.
The first is Monday, Feb. 5. That’s the final day to register as a voter to participate in the March 5 primary elections.
Not sure if you’re registered to vote?
The simplest way to find out fast is to log onto the Texas Secretary of State’s website at https://www.votetexas.gov/ and click on the first tab you see on the right in blue, labeled “Am I registered?”
That will take you to a new screen where you can enter your ID number or driver’s license number, along with date of birth. Then just like that, it should take you to your registration status. If you aren’t, it’s just a couple more clicks and will be.
If you aren’t computer savvy, have a family member help you out. Registration can easily be done from most mobile devices.
It could save you a trip to the county voter registrar’s office over at the county annex, 412 N. Texana St. in Hallettsville.
That’s also where you go to vote early and cast your ballots on election day, incidentally. Provided you registered before Feb. 5, that is.
Early voting will begin Feb. 20 and end March 1.
Those wishing to apply for mail-in ballots should begin that process now if you haven’t already.
Remember, it is now an annually approved process. Even if you qualified for it last year, you’ll have to send in a new application for 2024.
Voters must be 65 years of age or older on election day or disabled to qualify for mail-in ballots, per state election code.
Once approved, ballots will be accepted up until the March 5 election date.
The last day to apply for a ballot is Feb. 23.