More Than 87K Travis County Voters Cast Ballots By Midday

TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS — Election Day voting is brisk across the county with more than 87,000 voters casting ballots after similarly record-breaking attendance at polling sites during the early voting period, according to officials tabulations.

By 5 p.m., more than 87,400 registered voters had cast ballots at the polls. A rush of voters unable to get to their polling sites until leaving work descended upon voting sites late Tuesday, just a couple of hours before polls close.

But latecomers, take note: Those in line before 7 p.m. will still be allowed to vote.

As of 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, some 62,010 registered voters had cast ballots, according to the Travis County clerk's office. By 10 a.m. — a mere three hours after polling places opened — 25,147 voters had cast ballots, according to an hourly tally provided by the county clerk.

Another barometer of the heightened voting activity: Earlier in the day, the Travis County clerks website crashed at around 7 a.m. before it was restored after too many people visited it at one time. The site was down for two hours before it was restored, officials said.

To find a voting location, click here. Polls close at 7 p.m.

What Do I Need to Bring With Me to Vote?

Texas registered voters have additional options when presenting ID at the polls for the November 8, 2016 election. As provided by court order issued on August 10, 2016, if a voter is not able to obtain one of the seven forms of approved photo ID, the voter may vote by (1) signing a declaration at the polls explaining why the voter is unable to obtain one of the seven forms of approved photo ID, AND (2) providing one of various forms of supporting documentation.

Seven approved Forms of Photo ID

• Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
• Texas Election Identification Certificate (EIC) issued by DPS
• Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS
• Texas License to Carry a Handgun (LTC) issued by DPS
• U.S. Military ID Card containing the person’s photograph
• U.S. Citizenship Certificate containing the person’s photograph
• U.S. Passport

Supporting documentation can be:

• Valid Voter Registration Certificate
• Certified Birth Certificate (must be an original)
• Copy of or original current utility bill
• Copy of or original bank statement
• Copy of or original government check
• Copy of or original paycheck
• Copy of or original government document with your name and an address (original required if it contains a photograph)

More information about Photo Identification requirements

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