Hays to submit application for countywide polling places

The Hays County Commissioners Court Tuesday approved a resolution in support of participating in the Countywide Polling Place program, which would allow voters to cast their ballot at any polling place in the county on Election Day.

“I look forward to the improvements our county is undertaking to increase voter participation and election integrity,” County Judge Ruben Becerra said.

Early voters currently have the option to vote at any polling location. Allowing Election Day voters to do the same would avoid issues caused when voters show up at the wrong precinct.