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Welcome From the Nueces County Clerk
KARA SANDS
The Nueces County Clerk serves as Chief Elections Officer of the 17th largest county in the State of Texas.
Under the County Clerks Office the Elections Division conducts special, primary, and general elections for Nueces County and governmental entities within the County.
Nueces County thrives when every person takes part in the voting process. Our website is designed to inform and assist voters so they can successfully cast their ballot.
The electoral process only succeeds when all voters in our community are informed and actively participate. As the Nueces County Clerk, I encourage you to learn more about the elections process and make your voice heard in the upcoming elections.
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Election Information
May 28, 2024
Democratic & Republican
Joint Primary Runoff Election
Early Voting Dates & Times
Monday, May 20th - Friday May 24th
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Democratic & Republican Primary Runoff Information
Early Voting Locations
Early Voting Locations Google Map
Election Day Vote Centers
Ballot Board Live Feed
Sample Ballots
Democratic Constable Precinct 1
Republican District Attorney
Republican Constable Precinct 2
Last Day to Register to Vote
Monday, April 29, 2024
Applications for Ballot by Mail for the Joint Primary Runoff Election MUST be received (not postmarked) by
May 17, 2024 5:00 pm.
Ballot By Mail Information
Ballot By Mail Applications are good for one calendar year and expire on December 31st. You must submit a new application every year.
or by phone at (361) 888-0385
Apply for Ballot By Mail
Mail your completed Application for Ballot by Mail to:
Kara Sands
Nueces County Clerk
Attn: Elections Department
P.O. Box 2627
Corpus Christi, Texas 78403
Eligibility Requirements for Voting by Mail
- 65 years of age or older on Election Day;
- Disabled;
- Expecting to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day;
- Expected absence from the county (ballot must be mailed outside the county)
- Confined in jail, but otherwise eligible
Completing and Submitting an Application for Ballot by Mail (ABBM)
You may send in your application for a ballot by mail to the Early Voting Clerk by:
- In-person delivery (by voter only);
- Regular Mail;
- Common or contract carrier; or
- Email *
*If you are submitting your application by email, the hard copy with an original signature MUST be mailed and received by our office no later than the 4th business day after it was originally submitted before being processed. *(Applications must have an original signature)
- Voters will now have to provide either their Texas Identification, TXDL, EIC number; OR the last four digits of their Social Security number on both their ballot application and carrier envelope.
- Important Note: Number provided on the application must match your Voter Registration Record. We recommend putting both numbers, if applicable.
- Pregnant women expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day may now vote by mail.
- Voters may now hand deliver their ballot application to the County Clerk’s Office by 5:00 p.m.
Nueces County's New Voting Equipment
To comply with a law passed in 2021 Nueces County voters have new equipment.
The Hart Verity Duo produces a paper audit trail which enhances accuracy, transparency and security.
Click here for a video to see how the equipment operates before heading to the polls!
Voting Instructions PDF
Instrucciones de votación PDF
Hart Verity Voting Equipment Certification
Knowink PollPad Certification
Poll Worker Training
Texas Election Training Portal
Election Judges andd Clerks Handbook
VoteTexas.gov
Voter ID Information
Voters with Special Needs
Ballot by Mail Tracker
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For more important dates, please visit the Texas Secretary of State website.
Additional Voter Information
Military and Overseas Voters Resources
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
Voter Registration Application
Texas Party Links
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