Election Integrity
By Jim Harrell
Originally published in The Front Porch Magazine, Fall–Winter 2026–2027, page 18.
Hey Burleson County! It is time to prepare for our next election.
For the November 3rd midterm election, the last day to register to vote is October the 5th. Early voting begins October 19th and goes thru October 30th. The mail-in ballot application deadline is October 23rd. The post office will begin mailing ballots 45 days prior to the November 3rd voting day. Voting by mail in Texas is limited to legally registered voters who are: 65 years of age or older, sick or disabled of any legal voters age, expecting mothers whose due date is within three weeks before or after Election Day, absent from the county for registration during early voting period and on Election Day, civilly committed under chapter 841 of the Texas Health Safety Code or confined in jail, but otherwise eligible to vote.
October 19th - 23rd - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
October 24th - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
October 25th - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
October 26th - 30th - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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As Election Judge for Precinct 309, Chriesman, Texas, for this year and next year, I am proud to say that our elections are fair and secure. Burleson County Elections operate within the rules as set forth from the Secretary of State of Texas office. For more updates: https://www.burlesoncountytx.gov/page/gov.election.postings
I have volunteered as an election clerk for the past four years. As Election Judge, I am responsible for the polling place in the Chriesman Community Center. I help set the equipment before voting begins, post required signs and administer the site until closed. We then take down the equipment after verifying the total numbers of votes placed. Document any anomalies. During voting hours, we rotate trained personnel on the different stations at the polling place. All training is through the Secretary of State’s office. I am very confident in the integrity of our election personnel as well as the equipment used in processing votes. The redundant checks and verification procedures used by poll workers throughout the voting days ensure accuracy and accountability. The many rules and regulations that govern our election system are available at https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/
This mid-term election we will elect our Governor, Lt. Governor, Comptroller, General Land Office Commissioner, Agriculture Commissioner, Railroad Commissioner, Texas Supreme Court Justices, Texas Court of Criminal appeals, and Federal Senate and House Representatives. Questions: https://www.votetexas.gov/ find your registration status, polling location, who are your representatives and preview ballot. See you at the Polls!!!
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