Voting Resources

Are you looking for information on how to vote in Denton County? Look no further!

We have your definitive guide to registering to vote in Denton County, where you will vote in Denton County, and what you will need to vote in Denton County.

Voting by Mail and Absentee

Information and instructions on how to apply for mail ballot.

Voter Eligibility

View sample ballot, your districts and elected officials.

Voters with Special Needs

More information on services for voters with disabilities.

Voting Assistance

First question:

Am I registered to vote?

This is an excellent question for those new to Texas or Denton County. Our state, and our county in particular, have been subject to an enormous amount of growth in the past few years. Much of that growth can be directly attributed to the conservative leadership and stewardship of the Republican Party who has won every statewide office for more than 20 years!

Congratulations!

We are so happy you have come to our great state! After you have moved into your new home, you’ll need to head to your local Department of Motor Vehicles to obtain your Texas Driver’s License. You’ll see why that is important shortly. While there you can pick up a Voter Registration form and fill it out with the rest of the paper work.

You can also visit the Denton County Elections Administrator office or our Headquarters and become registered.

Elections Office: 701 Kimberly Drive – Denton TX 76208 Phone: 940-349-3200

DCRP HQ: 2921 Country Club Rd. #102 Denton, TX 76210 Phone: 940-383-4446

Another easy method is to fill out the online application available on the Texas Secretary of State’s website.

Please note: “You are not registered until you have filled out the online application, printed it, and mailed it to your local County Voter Registrar” – SOS Website

If you need assistance in obtaining an application, please see the Secretary’s website for more options.

I just moved to Denton County from another part of the state, and was already registered. How do I update my registration?

Welcome to one of the reddest counties in Texas! We are glad to have you. You will need to follow the methods listed above by either visiting the Denton County Elections Administrator office, or filling out the online application. You should receive your updated voter card within 30 days.

Please note: “If you are late to register in your new county, you may be able to vote a “limited” ballot on candidates or issues common between your old and new counties.” See VoteTexas.gov for other restrictions.

I was already registered in Denton County, but moved within the county. Do I need to re-register?

Not at all! You can flip over your existing card, and write your new address on the back and mail it to the Denton County Elections Administrator 701 Kimberly St, Denton, TX 76210. You can also see the top section of this page on VoteTexas.gov for other options.

How do I find out if I am registered to vote?

That is very easy. Follow the link below to the Secretary of State’s website and provide the necessary information or check the Denton County Government website.

Check Your Voter Registration

Second question:

What do I need to vote?

In order to maintain election integrity, the Texas Legislature passed a law requiring a form of ID in order to vote in Texas elections. Many forms of ID are accepted when going to vote and are listed below. You may obtain a free Texas Election Identification Certificate if you are unable to afford another form of ID.

  • Texas driver license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
  • Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS– FREE
  • Texas personal identification card issued by DPS
  • Texas concealed handgun license issued by DPS
  • United States military identification card containing the person’s photograph
  • United States citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph
  • United States passport

If you are unsure about if your ID is a valid form, see the VoteTexas.gov website for more details and instructions.

Third question:

Where do I vote?

You can vote anywhere within the county during the Early Voting period! There will be a location that is convenient to your home or work, and will often have a very short waiting time. Be sure to check our website or VoteDenton.com for early and election day voting locations, dates, and times.

On Election Day, you must vote in your voter precinct’s assigned polling location, which probably will be reasonably near your home. More information here!

Fourth question:

How do I read my Denton County Voter registration card?

  1. VUID – This is your unique 10 digit voter ID number.
  2. PREC. NO. – Denton County is, like every other county in Texas, organized by voter precincts. This is your precinct number. You have a Republican Party Precinct Chair, who can be found on our website. If there is not a precinct chair in your precinct and you would like to find out how to become one, please go fill out our Precinct Chair Application form and we will be in touch with you.
  3. VALID FROM–THRU – This is the timeframe in which you are registered to vote.
  4. CONGRESS – This is your Representative to the United States Congress. Denton County has two US Congressmen: Dr. Michael Burgess and Kenny Marchant. Find out who represents you in Congress. (The entire state of Texas is represented by the same two US Senators, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz.)
  5. STATE SENATE – This is your representative to the Texas Senate. Denton County has two State Senators, Sen. Jane Nelson and Sen. Patrick Fallon. Find out who represents you in the Texas Senate.
  6. STATE REP. – This is your representative to the Texas House of Representatives. Denton County has four Representatives to the Texas House. Find out who represents you in the Texas House of Representatives.
  7. COM – This is your commissioner to the Denton County Commissioner’s Court. All Texas counties have four County Commissioners and in Denton County they are: Hugh Coleman, Bobbie Mitchell, Andy Eads and Ron Marchant, plus County Judge Andy Eads who represents the entire county. Find out who represents you on the Commissioner’s Court.
  8. J.P. – This is your local Justice of the Peace. There are six Justices of the Peace and Constables in Denton County. Find out who is your local Justice of the Peace. Your local Constable also has this same district designation.
  9. CITY/CITY DIST. – This is your city and city council district. Check your city’s website for more information about your district.
  10. ISD/ISD DIST. – This is the information for your Independent School District in which you live. You might live in a different district than your city name. Please check your district’s website for more information.