Early voting begins in Lubbock and Louisiana

Early voting periods have commenced in Lubbock, Texas, and Louisiana ahead of the November 3 General Elections.

In Lubbock, voters can cast ballots between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. from October 19 through October 30. Required identification includes a Texas driver's license, LTC, or U.S. passport. Texas law prohibits the use of cell phones, recording devices, or cameras near voting machines. Additionally, voters are prohibited from wearing clothing that promotes specific political parties or candidates within polling locations.

In Louisiana, early in-person voting runs from October 20 through October 27, excluding Sunday, October 25. Polling sites are open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Registered voters must present a valid photo ID, such as a Louisiana driver's license, state ID, U.S. military ID, or U.S. passport. Voters without a photo ID may be eligible to vote by signing an ID affidavit at the polling site.