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Harris County TITLE HERE Clerk Subtitle goes here Overview goes here (if needed) July Primary Runoff Elections

July Primary Runoff Elections Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation postponing the Runoff Primary Elections until July 14, 2020 .

July Primary Runoff Elections .

July Primary Runoff Elections • A candidate who gets >50% +1 votes, wins the election. Otherwise, the top 2 candidates with the most votes go to a Runoff Election. • You must choose 1 of the political parties (Democratic or Republican) to vote, but not both parties. There is no restriction on which party you choose. Texas follows the “Open Primary” election. • What you vote in the Primary Election does not affect you in the November General Election. You can choose any candidates of any party. .

Voting Safely • Wear a face covering that fits snugly against your face. • Maintain a 6 foot distance from others • Wash your hands frequently • Consider voting early as a way to avoid any lines or potentially crowded polling locations. • Stay at home if you have fever, respiratory symptoms, or believe you are sick. .

Voting By Mail

Who can vote by mail? You may vote early by-mail if you are registered to vote and meet one of the following criteria: • Away from the county of residence on Election Day and during the early voting period; • Sick or disabled • 65 years of age or older on Election Day • Confined in jail, but eligible to vote

Apply for Ballot By Mail From the Office of Diane Trautman, Harris County Clerk

Print and fill out your application Take the time to double check and make • sure everything is accurate and legible. Don’t forget to sign your application! • Remember, a voter’s signature on their mail • ballot must match the signature on their application. From the Office of Diane Trautman, Harris County Clerk

Mail out the application in an envelope Safely seal your envelope – healthy or sick, please don’t lick! Mail your completed application to: CHRIS HOLLINS, Harris County Clerk Attn: Elections Divisions P.O. Box 1148, Houston, TX 77251-1148 From the Office of Diane Trautman, Harris County Clerk

Ned Help? If you have questions or need assistance the County Clerk’s Office is here to help. Contact us at: BBM@cco.hctx.net 713-755-6965 From the Office of Diane Trautman, Harris County Clerk

Poll Workers

We’re supporting our poll workers in a variety of new ways Personal Protective Equipment Poll workers will be provided with protective face shields, gloves, and hand sanitizer. Virtual Training Options Training for poll workers will be available virtually, so that election workers may access the training from their home. Additional Sanitation The Harris County Clerk’s office will provide new guidelines for sanitizing election equipment and polling locations. From the Office of Diane Trautman, Harris County Clerk

Q&A Contact Us: County.Clerk@CCO.HCTX.NET 713-274-9550