Are you registered for the special election yet?

The deadline to register to vote in the May 12 special election is Thursday, April 12. That's tomorrow, if you're keeping score at home.

When:

Harris County residents must deliver applications to a county tax office by 4:45 p.m. or mail them in time to be postmarked before midnight Thursday. Residents elsewhere should check with their county tax assessor-collector for office hours.

Who:

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and residents of the county where they register; at least 17 years and 10 months of age to register and 18 to vote; not declared mentally incompetent; not serving a felony sentence, parole or probation

What:

Ballots in various jurisdictions will include bond issues and referendums, city council and school board elections and a special election for a vacancy on the Houston City Council.

Information:

Harris County tax office:
713-368-VOTE (8683)
www.hcvoter.net
Secretary of state:
www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/

Register now so you can have a voice in this important but sure to be low-turnout election. Early voting begins April 30. And remember who to vote for. There are several good candidates in this race, but Melissa Noriega is the best of them. Please help her win.

Posted by Charles Kuffner on April 11, 2007 to Election 2007