Discover essential information on voter registration, including how to register, update your details, and request a replacement voter card. You’ll also find guidance on early voting, voting by mail, military voting options, and frequently asked questions to ensure you’re ready to participate in upcoming elections.
- CONTACT INFORMATION
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City Secretary
Stephanie Coggins - stephanie.coggins@amarillo.gov
- 806-378-3014
- 806-378-9394
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623 S Johnson St
3rd Floor - Suite 3500
P.O. Box 1971
Amarillo, TX 79105 -
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Voter Registration Overview & FAQS
Where can I register to vote?
Complete a voter registration application card from the Texas Secretary of State website. Print, sign, and mail the form to your county election registrar.
Potter County Elections Administrator
Melynn Huntley
P. O. Box 9618, Amarillo TX 79105
(806) 379-2299 Phone
(806) 379-2249 Fax
vote@mypottercounty.com
Randall County Elections Administrator
Shannon Lackey
1604 5th Ave, P.O. Box 1654, Canyon 79015
(806) 468-5510 Phone
(806) 468-5634 Fax
elections@randallcounty.org
You may call your county Elections Administrator for more information or if you require additional assistance.
You may also register to vote by completing a Texas Voter Registration Application. Applications are available at public libraries, post offices, and government offices. The application may be mailed to either the Potter or Randall County Voter Registration Offices at the addresses listed above.
Note: The Voter Registration application must be postmarked 30 days before an election for you to be eligible to vote in that election.
What are the qualifications to register to vote?
- Register to vote in the county in which you reside;
- Be a citizen of the United States;
- Be at least 17 years and 10 months of age to register and be 18 years of age by Election Day;
- Not be convicted of a felony, or if you are a felon, you must have completed all of your punishment, including any term of incarceration, parole, supervision, period of probation, or received a pardon. If you are on “deferred adjudication” or “off paper,” you may register and vote; and
- If you are registering for the first time by mail, you must provide valid identification that shows your name and address. If you do not provide identification at the time of registration, you will receive a letter requesting proof of identity. Otherwise, you will be required to present such identification when you vote, either in person or by mail.
How do I request a replacement voter registration card?
1. Complete a voter registration application card from the Texas Secretary of State Website. Select
“Replacement” and fill out the application online. Print, sign, and mail or fax the application to either the Potter or Randall County Voter Registration Office.
2. Mail or fax a signed written request for a replacement card to either the Potter or Randall County Voter Registration Office.
When does my voter registration become effective?
Your voter registration will become effective 30 days after it is received or on your 18th birthday, whichever is later.
What if I don’t receive my voter registration card before the next election?
You can call the Potter County Voter Registration Office at (806) 379-2299 or Randall County Voter Registration Office at (806) 468-5510 to confirm your voter registration status.
Can I vote without a voter registration card?
Yes, you may, but you must have a photo identification and must sign an affidavit as to your residency and voter registration.
Do I have to show photo identification when I vote in person?
Yes. In accordance with Senate Bill 14 (2011), all voters are required to show valid photo identification when voting in person.
What if I don’t have a valid photo identification?
Individuals can obtain a Texas Election Identification Certificate (EIC). For questions or more information regarding the EIC Program, please contact the Potter County Elections Office at (806) 379-2299 or Randall County Elections Office at (806) 468-5510.
How can I vote by mail?
You may vote Early by Mail if you are:
- Going to be out of the County on Election Day and during the Early Voting period;
- Sick or disabled;
- 65 years of age or older on Election Day; or
- Confined in jail, but eligible to vote.
You may request an Application for a Ballot by Mail by calling the Potter County Elections Office at (806) 379-2299 or Randall County Elections Office at (806) 468-5510, or by mailing a request to:
Potter County Elections Administrator
Melynn Huntley (effective 10/01/2013)
P. O. Box 9618, Amarillo TX 79105
(806) 379-2299 Phone
(806) 379-2249 Fax
melynnhuntley@co.potter.tx.us
Randall County Elections Administrator
Shannon Lackey
1604 15th Ave, P.O. Box 1654, Canyon 79015
(806) 468-5510 Phone
(806) 468-5634 Fax
elections@randallcounty.org
Please read all the instructions, be sure to indicate what election you want to vote in and be sure to sign the card. The County will verify the information when the application is returned and mail the ballot to you when they are available.
If I am stationed elsewhere due to military service, how can I vote?
The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is a form provided by federal law to permit members of the U.S. armed forces and merchant marines, their dependents and U.S. citizens abroad to vote early by mail and, if necessary, to temporarily register to vote.
You are eligible to vote early with an FPCA if you are qualified to vote in Texas and you are:
- Members of the U.S. armed forces, a spouse or dependents
- Members of the U.S. merchant marines, a spouse or dependents
- A U.S. citizen domiciled in Texas but temporarily living outside the territorial limits of the United States