Arlington Election: Early Voting Kicks Off

0:00Early voting for Arlington's big general election kicked off today running straight through April 28th with election day hitting May Second on the ballot. You got the hotly contested mayor seat city council spots in districts 3 4 5 and 8 plus Arlington school board places 6 and 7 Propositions cover street maintenance tax and three school bond packages a b and c to tackle infrastructure needs Heads up on ID rules in Texas bring a valid photo like your driver's license election ID personal ID card handgun license Military ID citizenship certificate or passport expired ones work if you're under 70 and it laps within four years or any age over 70 No ID fill out a reasonable impediment form with a utility bill bank statement paycheck or voter card is back up Voters with disabilities can snag permanent exemptions ahead of time or use curbside voting all through early voting and election day

1:01The city is hooking folks up with free round trip rides via via and handed trans services to get you to the polls hassle free Polling spots number six for early voting including places like the active center Bob Duncan Center and Tarant County sites check your district Online to confirm hours flex daily mostly 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. But longer on April 25th 27th and 28th up to 7 p.m. Close April 21st for San Jacinto Day and shorter April 26th Whatever your district this election shapes Arlington's leadership and funding get out there early if you can Make your voice count before the final rush on May 2nd I'm Corey with the story that's your Dallas News Today update AI powered and always on