Voters in Conroe and Montgomery County can participate in crucial federal, state, and local elections beginning Oct. 21. Early voting runs until Nov. 1, with Election Day set for Nov. 5.

Residents of Montgomery and Conroe are preparing to participate in the general election on November 5, which encompasses federal, state, and local elections.
On October 21, early voting continues until November 1, allowing voters to express their opinions before Election Day. November 1 is the final day for early voting, and October 25 is the final day to apply for a mail-in ballot. These are the key dates to consider for this election.
Mail-in ballots will be accepted until Election Day, Nov. 5, or until Nov. 6 if the envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Voters are permitted to submit their ballots at their designated precincts.
Candidates such as Donald Trump (Republican), Kamala Harris (Democrat), Chase Oliver (Libertarian), and Jill Stein (Green) comprise the prominent races on the ballot. Texans will select their next president from this array.
Incumbent Ted Cruz (Republican) is competing against challengers Colin Allred (Democrat) and Ted Brown (Libertarian) in the U.S. Senate race.
Local contests encompass elections for the U.S. House of Representatives. Dan Crenshaw, the Republican incumbent in District 2, is up against Democrat Peter Filler. The Republican candidate, Morgan Luttrell, is facing off against the Democrat candidate, Laura Jones, in District 8.
In Montgomery County, voters can submit their ballots at any polling location during early voting. However, on Election Day, they must proceed to their designated precincts. To guarantee a seamless and well-informed voting experience, election officials encourage residents to become acquainted with all candidates and measures by examining sample ballots online.
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