Today marks the start of early voting in the Republican and Democratic primaries. This is a time to embrace the power of our voices and the importance of democracy.
- Your voice matters.
- Your voice deserves to be heard.
- If you care about the future of public schools, your mission this spring is to become a voter in this election and every election after this one!
At Leander ISD, we embrace a culture of voting. On October 5, 2023, the LISD Board of Directors passed a resolution supporting and promoting a culture of voting. One of our ten ethical principles is “Civic Duty” because we are committed to making the world a better place. So, whether you're a student, employee, or community member, let's make our community stronger one voter at a time.
Things to know
- Early voting
From Tuesday, February 20 to Friday, March 1 Hours vary - Election day
Tuesday, March 5, 7 AM – 7 PM - Election websites
Visit the county website for more information about polling locations, voting hours throughout the early voting period, and sample ballots for each party in each county.
Travis County | Williamson County - Vote411.org
This handy tool allows you to enter your address and receive personal voting information, including what's running for you Ballot.
Public education can be found up and down the ballot this primary season. Historically, decisions regarding candidate nominations in these low-turnout elections have been influenced mostly by a relatively small group of Texas citizens. In fact, when Texas held its primary in 2022, only 18% of registered voters cast ballots. Your voice can make a difference.
When it comes to public education, primaries go a long way in determining, for example, how much funding local schools will get, or whether state lawmakers will increase teacher salaries.
That's why public education advocates need to proactively participate in this year's primaries. The good news is that voting in the primaries is fairly easy.
Open primary
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You cannot vote in a party's primaries if you are not a member of that party.
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Any registered voter can vote in either the Republican or Democratic primary (but not both). Public school supporters need to vote in the primaries this spring.
Texas has open primaries, meaning any registered voter can cast a ballot in either party's primary, regardless of which primary they have previously participated in. A voter simply walks into a polling place and requests a Democratic or Republican ballot.
NB: When you go to vote, your ballot will look different based on the jurisdiction or district in which you reside.
Important
- Voting in a particular party's primary does not mean that the voter will have to participate in the same party's primary in the future.
- The voter is free to support whomever he chooses in the general elections that will be held in November.
LISD polling locations on Election Day
On Tuesday, March 5, several Leander ISD branches will serve as polling locations, providing convenient, nearby options to cast your ballot.
NB: You must vote in the county in which you reside. However, in Williamson and Travis counties, you can vote at any voting site in that county. Visit the county websites linked above for a complete list of polling locations.
It has been said that decisions are made by those who show up. This spring, we should all take seriously our responsibility as citizens to show up and play our part in determining which candidates will be on the ballot this year. The future of our public schools — and our nation — could depend on how many voices are heard.
We want public education advocates to be heard.
