Alcohol vote will be held November 5

Donley County voters are just days away from deciding a local option election on the sale of alcoholic beverages in the county.

Election Day will be Tuesday, November 5, and there are several basic facts that voters need to know before going to the polls.

The Language:

The alcohol question will appear on ballots countywide along with several proposed amendments to the state constitution. Voters will be asked to choose FOR or AGAINST the following option: “The legal sale of all alcoholic beverages including mixed beverages.” The election for the Clarendon Board of Aldermen will be on a separate ballot.

Early Voting:

Early voting on the issue will begin on Monday, October 21, and end on Friday, November 1, and early ballots may be cast at the Donley County Courthouse Annex.

Absentee Voting:

Those unable to vote in person during early voting or on Election Day can apply for a ballot by mail by contacting the county clerk’s office or by downloading the application from http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/forms/pol-sub/5-15f.pdf. The completed application must be received (not postmarked) by October 25. Photo ID is not required to vote by mail.

Photo ID:

Texas now requires voters to show photo ID at the polls. IDs that can be accepted include: one of four Texas Department of Safety (DPS) issued photo IDs (driver’s license, personal ID card, concealed handgun license, and election identification certificate) or one of three United States government issued photo IDs (passport, military ID card, US citizenship or naturalization certificate). The photo ID must be current or expired no more than 60 days. Other photo IDs cannot be accepted at the polls.

Voter Questions:

Voters with questions about the election and what it means for Donley County are encouraged to contact the Enterprise by phone, mail, e-mail, or Facebook, and we will do our best to answer those in future issues.