Is it going to rain in Austin on Election Day? See hour-by-hour forecast
Voters in Austin may need to bring an umbrella and rain boots as they head to the polls for Election Day .
Forecasts are hinting at potential rain that could dampen wait lines at polling places Tuesday . It's best to plan ahead and not let the weather dampen your civic duty.
Here's an hour-by-hour update on what the weather could look like throughout Election Day in the Austin area.
What is the weather in Austin on Election Day? See hour-by-hour forecast
According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday looks like a mostly cloudy day with some anticipation for rain in the morning.
Polling places in Texas for Election Day are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.
Here is our breakdown of what the weather could be like during the day and evening.
How to prevent delays while voting at the polls
If you encounter a delay at the voting booth, here's what the Brennan Center For Justice suggests:
Check your registration status and polling location before voting.
Understand your Texas rules before heading to the poll.
Try to go to the polls early.
Pay attention to your voting machine.
What are some issues that can delay voting?
Several factors can delay voting or even discourage voting.
Here are some of those barriers, according to Carnegie Corporation of New York and Brennan Center For Justice .
Voter ID requirements
Lack of language access
Long lines
Machine failure
Polling place closures
Cyberthreats/attacks
Reduced voting hours
Reduced early voting dates
What do I need to bring to vote on Election Day 2024?
According to VoteTexas.Gov , the following is a list of acceptable forms of ID required to vote in the Nov. 5 election.
Texas driver license
Texas election ID certificate
Texas personal ID card
Texas handgun license
U.S. citizenship certificate with photo
U.S. military ID card
U.S. passport
Those who are unable to present one of the forms of ID listed above may fill out a Reasonable Impediment Declaration at the polls and present an alternative form of ID. That could be a utility bill, bank statement, government check or voter registration certificate.
What are my voting rights?
As stated on the Texas secretary of state website , the following are your rights to vote in Texas:
A ballot with written instructions on how to cast a ballot.
Ask the polling place official for instructions on how to cast a ballot (but not suggestions on how to vote).
Cast your vote in secret and free from intimidation.
Receive up to two more ballots if you make a mistake while marking the ballot.
Bring an interpreter to assist you as you qualify to vote if you do not understand the English language.
Help to cast your ballot if you cannot write, see the ballot, or understand the language in which it is written.
Report a possible voting rights abuse to the Secretary of State (1.800.252.8683) or to your local election official.
Cast a provisional ballot if your name does not appear on the list of registered voters.
Vote once at any early voting location during the early voting period within the territory conducting the election.
File an administrative complaint with the Secretary of State concerning violations of federal and state voting procedures.
