Hays County sees 23% of registered voters cast their ballots early as of Monday

Over 40,000 Hays County residents have cast their ballots early either in person or by mail as of Monday for the Nov. 8 election.

Hays County has tallied 40,121 voters who’ve voted early as of Oct. 31 — 36,833 in person and 3,288 by mail — out of 167,750 registered voters. According to the Texas Secretary of State’s office, 23.92% of Hays County registered voters have cast their ballots early. Fewer Hays County voters have visited the polls during this midterm election compared to 2018. During the last midterm, 31.02% of voters cast their ballots through the eighth day of early voting in 2018 compared to this year’s 23.92%.

San Marcos voters can cast their ballots at one of 14 early voting locations around Hays County. There are three voting locations in San Marcos: Broadway (CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic) — 401 Broadway Street #A;  Hays County Government Center Conference Room (Main early voting site) — 712 South Stagecoach Trail; and  LBJ Student Center, Texas State University — 601 University Dr.

Early voting hours are 7 a.m.-7 p.m. from Wednesday, Nov. 2 to Nov. 4.

Heading to the polls? Check https://teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov/MVP/mvp.do to ensure you’re registered to vote. Bring one of the following forms of photo ID: A state driver’s license, Texas election identification certificate, Texas personal identification card, Texas license to carry a handgun, U.S. military ID card with personal photo, U.S. citizenship certificate with a personal photo or a U.S. passport.

Voters in San Marcos can cast their ballots for three races and a proposition to eliminate low-level marijuana enforcement. In the mayoral election, incumbent Jane Hughson is seeking a third term and faces a challenge from former Mayor John Thomaides. San Marcos City Councilmember Maxfield Baker is running for reelection for council Place 1. Matthew Mendoza, a current member of the Planning and Zoning commission, is challenging Baker for Place 1. San Marcos City Councilmember Saul Gonzales is running for reelection for council place 2. Atom Von Arndt is challenging Gonzales for Place 2.

In a countywide election, voters can cast their votes for county judge. Incumbent Ruben Becerra, Democrat, faces off against Republican challenger Mark Jones — current Hays County Commissioner Pct. 2.

Voters can visit the polls on election day on Tuesday, Nov. 8 between 7 a.m.-7 p.m. For more information on the Nov. 8 election visit https://hayscountytx.com/departments/elections/current-year-elections/no....