Are you registered to vote in the upcoming elections? This May, candidates running in local races such as City Council and School Board will be on the ballot, along with bond propositions that affect your community. Register today!

Voters in several North Texas cities will be choosing mayors, council members, school district trustees and propositions on Saturday, May 4. The deadline for registering to vote is this week — Thursday, April 4.

April 4 is also the last day to update your address if you've moved since the last time you voted.

Check your voter registration status online. If the information, including your name and address, is not correct, make sure to update it.

If you're not sure if you're even allowed to vote, check the list of criteria from the Texas Secretary of State David Whitely. (Even though voter registration and the elections themselves are run by county governments, the Secretary of State is the ultimate elections authority in Texas.)

The requirements include being a U.S. citizen, being a resident in the county where you're registering, and being at least 17 years and 10 months old at registration but 18 by the time you vote.

Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Email: dallascountyvotes@dallascounty.org
Phone: 214-819-6300