Elections office prepares for busy year

The Hays County Elections Office is finalizing preparations for the upcoming Nov. 3 General Election and Early Voting period. Changes have been made to polling locations because of the COVID-19 pandemic and to increase access to voting for residents.

Jennifer Anderson, the Hays County Elections Administrator, explained the changes.

“Running elections requires following state election law and always ensuring every voter has access to a safe polling location,” she said. “Our rationale for making changes was based on adapting to the switch to countywide vote centers, as well as the COVID-19 situation.”