Dallas County Elections – The Other Side Dallas

February 20, 2024February 19, 2024

Early Primary Voting 2024

Early Primary voting 2024 opens today throughout Dallas County and is being run by the Dallas County Elections Department.

The Texas Elections chief, the Secretary of State Jane Nelson reported almost 18M voters on the registration rolls.

Voters must choose whether they want to participate in the Democratic or Republican primary. Voters who signed petitions for ballot access for Green or Libertarian candidates are ineligibile to participate in other party primaries.

The deadline to register to vote was February 5.

Early voting for the primary elections will run through March 1.

Early Primary Voting 2024

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February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

Voter Registration Ends Today

Voter registration ends today for voters wanting to participate in the March 5, 2024 primary for both Democrat and Republican Parties.

Voters must have their voter forms turned in today to Dallas County Elections.

The Dallas County Elections office is located at 1520 Round Table Drive in Dallas. The office is open from 07:00AM until 07:00PM today with extended hours.

Voters who move, change apartments, or change names must be update their voter information to be eligible to vote.

Online voter registration is NOT allowed in Texas.

There are third-party voter registration websites, but they are not valid.

Voter Registration Ends Today – Be Counted

Texas Elections are run by the Texas Secretary of State and managed at the local level.

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March 2, 2022June 21, 2022

Primary Election Results 2022?

We were hoping to report primary election results 2022 for our readers this morning, but as it stands only 105 of 440 precincts are reporting.

There are a few clear data points though.

First, it appears Dallas Democrats will have an interesting slate of candidates if current trends last. Statewide, it may not matter as the Republican Party looks to continue their numbers superiority in statewide races.

Locally, while he is not coming in last in the field of six, Brad Namdar looks to have taken a major hit with local voters after allegations were reported he solicited an escort.

Primary Election Results 2022 – Symptom Of Something Bigger?

For years conservatives have questioned Dallas County Elections Department, particularly after John Wiley Price placed a close confidante in the role, Toni Pippins-Poole.

The inability of local elections departments to ensure a smooth electoral process with announcement of vote totals the same night – particularly with the Democrats emphasis on Early Voting options – decreases the overall trust in the process.

March 1, 2022February 28, 2022

Primary Election Day 2022

Today is primary election day 2022 here in Texas.

Dallas County Democrats have numerous contested races including at the top of the ballot where they are expected to nominate Beto O’Rourke. This is the Democrat sample ballot.

Dallas County Republicans mostly have contested races at the top of the ticket including Don Huffines challenging Greg Abbott for the gubernatorial nod and who will face Colin Allred in TX32.

The Republican sample ballot is here.

Primary Election Day 2022 Voting Locations

Schools, fire houses, and churches across Dallas will be used for voting locations. You can find a convenient voting location for you here.

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021

No Voting For You

No voting for you says Dallas County Elections staff after not allowing a Dallas County registered voter to participate in the nonpartisan election during Early Voting session Friday, October 29, 2021.

Earlier this year hearings were held on Senate Bill 1 (SB1) and House Bill 3(HB3) which Democrats said would make voting harder, but this appears to be poorly trained staff following last year’s departure of Toni Pippins-Poole, a John Wiley Price disciple whose administration was mired in similar accusations.

No Voting For You Despite Public Pledges Otherwise

The county elections department website says in its mission statement it is to “accurately maintain voter registration records,” but it seems difficult at best.

Dallas County Elections staff stated they could not make an accomodation for a voter they admit should have been given a provisional ballot.

A staff member with JJ Koch said that voters who experience problems voting should first demand a provisional ballot. Additionally voters can make a formal complaint here which will be responded to by the full Dallas County Commissioner’s Court.