Vote Safe Nueces
There is no need to choose between protecting your health and exercising your right to vote!
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Vote Safe Nueces is your source for the information you need to cast your ballot safely while protecting yourself and others during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Learn how you can protect yourself and your community while you take part in the 2020 General Election.
In-Person Voting
Healthy tips for voting in person (early voting and on election day) in Texas
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Follow posted and poll worker instructions at your voting location.
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Wear a mask or other face covering, and maintain a physical distance of 6 feet to protect yourself, election workers, and other voters.
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Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds. Wash with soap and water or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol before and after voting.
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If you can, go when the voting center or polling location will not be as busy, usually mid-morning or early-afternoon.
Absentee Voting
Healthy tips for voting by mail in Texas
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If you return your ballot at a mailbox or drop box, wash your hands afterwards for 20 seconds.
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If you go out to drop off your ballot, practice physical distancing and wear a mask or other face covering to protect yourself and others.
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If you need to buy stamps, consider using the Post Office’s online store, usps.com.
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If you go to a post office or store to buy stamps, wear a mask or other face covering to protect yourself, the postal clerk, and other people.