INSIDE INFORMATION
2022 VOTER GUIDE
Understanding mail-in ballot rejections
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
Errors cited in rejected mail-in ballots include failure to provide ID numbers on applications and numbers not matching on ballots. Those without an acceptable ID can vote if none of the required ID numbers are found in registration records. Notice is provided if applications or ballots are rejected.
STEP 1: SAMPLE MAIL IN BALLOT APPLICATION
STEP 2: SAMPLE MAIL IN BALLOT
Texas Driver’s License, Texas Personal Identi cation Number or Election Identi cation Certi cate Number issued by the Department of Public Safety (NOT your voter registration Voter Unique Identi er Number) You must provide one of the following numbers:
Since the passage of state Senate Bill 1 during the 87th legislative session in 2021, mail-in ballot rejections have risen statewide. COMPILED BY WESLEY GARDNER
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Signature
SENATE BILL 1
If you do not have a Texas Driver’s License, a Texas Personal Identi cation Number or a Texas Election Identi cation Certi cate Number, give the last four digits of your Social Security number.
You must provide one of the following:
Required information:
Banned in-person drive-thru voting, 24-hour voting Added new ID requirements for voting by mail Made proactively distributing mail ballot applications a state felony Increased autonomy for poll watchers by allowing them “free movement,” requiring training Limited help voter assistants can provide to in- person voters
Driver's license, personal ID or election ID
Last four digits of Social Security number
I have not been
issued a driver's license or ID
I have not been issued a Texas Driver’s License/ Texas Personal Identi cation Number/Texas Election Identi cation Certi cate or Social Security Number. APPLICATION REQUIREMENT: ID NUMBERS A new law requires those who vote by mail to include one of the following ID numbers on their applications:
Phone: OPTIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION: Email:
Provide optional contact information to expedite the correction process. Visit www.votetexas.gov/voting-by-mail/track-my- ballot.html to track ballot status and correct errors. BALLOT REQUIREMENT: MATCHING ID NUMBERS The same number submitted on applications must also be on their ballots. Election o cials o er the following tips:
RISING REJECTION RATES
2016* 2018* 2020* March 1, 2022 May 7, 2022 May 25, 2022
1.8% 1.8%
0.8%
Texas driver’s license number Texas state ID number Last four digits of their Social Security number Election ID certi cate number
12.4%
5% 3.9%
*INCLUDES ALL ELECTIONS HELD THAT YEAR
SOURCES: HARRIS COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR, MONTGOMERY COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR, TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE COMMUNITY IMPACT
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