How to vote

You will not find his name on the ballot.

You write it in. It takes ten seconds, and it counts exactly the same as any printed name — as long as you spell both words.

Watch it done · 60 seconds

How to Vote Instructional Video

How to Write In a Candidate in Four Steps

Step 1
FIND:
Criminal District Attorney
Scroll to Criminal District Attorney. The write-in option sits at the bottom of the candidate list.
Step 2
TYPE:
Eric Reed
A keyboard appears on screen. Type both names — “Reed” alone may not be counted.
Step 3
ACCEPT:
Official Ballot
The screen returns to the ballot with your entry recorded.
Step 4
VERIFY:
Printed Ballot Card
Read the paper slip before you cast. It should say Eric Reed.

!Try to spell both names correctly. Misspelled are allowed where intent is shown.

When and Where to Vote In Dallas County

Dallas County lets you vote at any early voting site in the county. On Election Day, go to your assigned precinct.

Early voting

Mon, Oct 19 — Fri, Oct 30

Any county site. Dallas County publishes locations and hours closer to the election.

Election Day

Tue, Nov 3 · 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Your assigned precinct only. Look it up by address.

By mail

Write the name by hand

Open to voters who are 65 or older, sick or disabled, out of the county during the voting period, or confined in jail but otherwise eligible. Print ERIC REED clearly in the write-in line.