(Seguin) — Early voting begins today in Guadalupe County for the May 2 Uniform Election. Among the items on the ballot are the $65 million bond election in Navarro ISD, ballot propositions for the city of New Braunfels and a $295 million bond election in Schertz-Cibolo Universal City ISD.
Guadalupe County’s new Elections Administrator, Cristian “Cris” Pérez García, says voters are encouraged to check their sample ballot on the Guadalupe County elections website before heading to the polls because not every voter will have a race or proposition on their ballot.
Perez Garcia says depending on where they live, some voters may only see a handful of races or propositions while others could have school board races, city council contests or bond elections.
“For May 2nd, it’s usually local political entities that are having elections, so it just depends on where you live,” said Perez Garcia.
Perez Garcia says for this election, there will be five locations available during early voting.
“So, for early voting, we have four locations. We have Redemptive Grace Ministries, the Schertz Annex on Elbel Road, and the Selma City Hall and Marion ISD, in addition to our main early voting location that’s going to be the Elections Administration Office here in Seguin,” said Perez Garcia.
Voters are reminded of that new Guadalupe County Elections Office located at 3251 N. Highway 123.
Early voting will continue through April 28.
Perez Garcia says voters, however, should take note that early voting will pause this Tuesday because of a state holiday.
“One thing to note and is something unique during this early voting period — the state will not operate early voting tomorrow, (Tuesday) April 21st, due to it being a state holiday, San Jacinto Day. So early voting will start today, pause tomorrow, and continue Wednesday, April 22nd through April 24th. So that’s something certainly to note,” said Perez Garcia.
Meanwhile, hours this week are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 25, and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 27 and 28.
Voters can view sample ballots and election information through Guadalupe County’s elections website at Guadalupe County Elections Information. Those with questions can also call the elections office at 830-303-4188.
Election Day is Saturday, May 2.