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Rusk County Elections Office
204 N. Main St.
Henderson, TX 75652
Phone: 903-657-0321
Fax: 903-657-0319

elections@ruskcountytx.gov

 

Shannon Brown

Lisa Sanders

 

 


Texas Counties Deliver

  • Register to Vote 

    In order to vote, you must be registered.  Applications must be submitted at least 30 days before the election date.

    You are eligible to register if:

    • You are a US Citizen;
    • You are a resident of the county;
    • You are at least 17 years & 10 months of age;
    • You have not been declared by a court of law to be either totally, or partially mentally incapacitated, AND
    • You have not been convicted of a felony, or, if convicted, must have (1) fully discharged the sentence, including any term of incarceration, parole or supervision, or (2) been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disability to vote

    Register Now  (new Rusk County voters)

    Mail To

    Rusk County Elections

    PO BOX 668

    Henderson, TX 75653

     

    You may also call to request that an application be mailed to you. 903-657-0321

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    Am I Registered?

    Check Your Registration Status

    Name or Address Changes (Rusk County registered voters who are moving WITHIN Rusk County)

     

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    Volunteer Deputy Registrars

    What is a VDR?

    • A Volunteer Deputy Registrar is a person trained and appointed by our office that helps eligible citizens register to vote. 

    How do I become a VDR?

    • To become a VDR, please call to schedule a training session. 903-657-0321

    How long does training last?

    • Training takes approximately 30 minutes.

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    Request a Voter List

    Please call 903-657-0321 or, email elections@ruskcountytx.gov to request a list.

  • Voter ID

    • ID options for Texas voters have been

      updated. To read more - click here

     

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    Voting Order Priority

    • An election officer may give voting priority to individuals with a mobility problem that substantially impairs the person's ability to move around. To read more - click here

     

  • Voting By Mail

    In order to vote by mail, you must meet at least one of the following requirements:

    • 65 years or older
    • Sick or disabled
    • Expected Absence from the County  (Must be absent during the entirety of early voting, Election Day, AND provide an out-of-county address where your ballot can be mailed AND include the dates you can receive mail at that address)

    • Confined in jail, but otherwise eligible

    Application for Ballot By Mail

    You may also call to request that an application be mailed to you. 903-657-0321


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    Submitting an Application

    Mail

    Rusk County Elections

    PO Box 668

    Henderson, TX 75653

     

    Hand Deliver 

    Rusk County Elections Office

    204 N. Main Street

    Henderson, TX 75652

     

    Fax

    Attn. Early Voting Clerk

    903-657-0319

     

    Email

    elections@ruskcountytx.gov

    Hard copy must be sent by mail & be received not later than the 4th business day following email submission.

     

  • Military & Overseas Voters - FPCA

    To be eligible for an FPCA in Texas you must meet one of the following criteria:

    • A member of the U.S. armed forces, their spouse, or a dependent; stationed outside of Rusk County;
    • a U.S. Citizen (nonmilitary) temporarily residing overseas, living abroad; OR
    • a U.S. Citizen (nonmilitary) permanently residing overseas, with no intent to return*

    *only eligible to vote on federal races

    The FPCA must include an address where the applicant is located outside of Rusk County.

    FPCA Form

    FPCA Ballot Tracking

    To learn more about military and overseas voting, visit www.fvap.gov

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    Submitting an FPCA

    Mail

    Rusk County Elections

    PO Box 668

    Henderson, TX 75653

    Hand Deliver

    Rusk County Elections Office

    204 N. Main Street

    Henderson, TX 75653

    Fax

    Attn. Early Voting Clerk

    903-657-0319

    Email

    elections@ruskcountytx.gov