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Armstrong County Election Information:

Tamara Froggatt
Election Administrator

PO BOX 189
Claude, Texas 79019
Phone: 806-410-1297

Email: armstrongelection@co.armstrong.tx.us

** DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU MUST COMPLETE A NEW APPLICATION FOR BALLOT BY MAIL EACH YEAR! Click on the Application For Ballot By Mail on the right for more information.**

 

If you are new to Texas or you have never voted before, start a new Voter Registration Application here.

  • You may download an application for ballot by mail here:

    For English click here

    For Spanish click here

    Be sure to check the eligibility requirements below. Note that all applications expire on December 31. You must re-apply each year to continue receiving your ballots by mail.

    To be eligible to vote early by mail in Texas, you must either:

    • Be 65 years of age or older,

    • Be disabled,

    • Expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day,

    • Be out of the county on election day and during the period for early voting in person, or

    • Be confined in jail, but otherwise eligible.

     

    Instructions for submitting an Application for Ballot by Mail (ABBM):

    • Print the pdf from the link above OR contact our office by phone or email and an ABBM will be mailed to you.

    • Complete Sections 1 through 4.

      • You must fill in your name, address, where you want your ballot mailed, identification number or last four of your SSN.  You will also need to select the reason why you are voting by mail and which election you are wanting to vote in (select Annual for all year).

    • Sign Section 5.

    • If someone helped you complete the application or mailed the application for you, that person must complete Section 6.

    • If you printed the application, you must place it in your own envelope and add postage.

    • If you ordered the application from our office, fold in half, seal and add postage.

    • Address and mail the completed ABBM to Armstrong County Election Administrator PO Box 189
      Claude, Texas 79019

         

  • Welcome! We at the Armstrong County Elections Office are excited that you are interested in becoming a participant in our Volunteer Deputy Registrar Program. Volunteering to serve and assist in registering eligible citizens to vote is easy, and it has become even easier as Armstrong County now offers ONLINE training to become a Volunteer Deputy Registrar.

    QUALIFICATIONS
    A Volunteer Deputy Registrar must meet the following qualifications:

    • be at least 18 years of age;
    • be a United States citizen;
    • a resident of the State of Texas;
    • not have been determined by a final judgment of a court exercising probate jurisdiction to be
      (1) totally mentally incapacitated or
      (2) partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote;
    • never have been convicted of failing to deliver a voter’s application to a voter registrar;
    • not have been finally convicted of a felony, or if convicted, must have been
      (1) fully discharged from the sentence, including any term of incarceration parole, or supervision; or completed a period of probation ordered by any court, or
      (2) been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disability to vote;
    • not have been finally convicted of identity theft under Section 32.51 of the Penal Code.

    DUTIES
    A Volunteer Deputy Registrar may:

    • distribute voter registration applications,
    • assist applicants in completing voter registration applications and
    • accept completed voter registration applications from eligible applicants.

    Volunteer Deputy Registrars must review for completeness each voter registration application submitted to them while the applicant is still in their presence. Incomplete applications must be returned to the applicant for completion. 

    Volunteer Deputy Registrars must issue a receipt to each applicant who submits a voter registration application. 

    Volunteer Deputy Registrars must personally deliver completed voter registration applications that they accept to the Elections Department within five days of receipt, but not later than the day following the last day to register to vote in the next election.
    Failure to timely return a voter registration application is a criminal offense and grounds for termination of the Volunteer Deputy Registrar appointment.   !!!!     Failure to deliver an application in a timely manner is a criminal offense !!!!

    Steps to take:

    1. Fill out the Application
    2. Click here for the Texas Secretary of State’s approved training material (PDF)
      Capaciatacion para Subregistradores voluntarios de Texas 
    3. Then give us a call at 806-410-1279 to schedule an appointment to come take your exam.
    4. Take your exam at: (Don’t worry, it’s open book)
      Armstrong County Elections Office
      101 Trice Street (in the basement)
      Claude, Texas79019

    Texas Volunteer Deputy Registrar Guide:
    (These links will take you to the Secretary of State Website)
    English Version
    Spanish Version

    We will provide you with a printed copy of the guide, your certificate of appointment and a supplies packet once you have competed the state approved training and taken your exam.

    Volunteer Deputy Registrars serve for two-year terms that expire on December 31 of even-numbered years. You must complete training again once your term has expired. Current Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar terms will expire on December 31, 2024. 

    For current Texas Volunteer Deputy Registrars:
    You may print and make copies of the Voter Registration Application with receipt attached:      English and Spanish

    Updated: 9/1/2023

Track Your Ballot: Please note, these links will take you to state websites that allow you to track the status of your Ballot by Mail or FPCA Ballot.
        Ballot By Mail Tracking
        FPCA Tracking

VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES

Pursuant to Section 63.0015, Election Code, an election officer shall give voting order priority to individuals with a mobility problem that substantially impairs the person's ability to move around. A person assisting an individual with a mobility problem may also, at the individual's request, be given voting order priority. Disabilities and conditions that may qualify you for voting order priority include paralysis, lung disease, the use of portable oxygen, cardiac deficiency, severe limitation in the ability to walk due to arthritic, neurological, or orthopedic condition, wheelchair confinement, arthritis, foot disorder, the inability to walk 200 feet without stopping to rest, or use of a brace, cane, crutch, or other assistive device.
NOTICE OF VOTING ORDER PRIORITY FOR VOTERS WITH CERTAIN DISABILITIES/ AVISO de PRIORIDAD de ORDEN de VOTACIÓN PARA VOTANTES CON CIERTAS DISCAPACIDADES

CURBSIDE VOTING

If are physically unable to enter the polling place without personal assistance or likelihood of injuring your health You may vote curbside by calling 806-673-5936. We will need to know the polling location you are at, as well as the color and make of your vehicle. We will then inform the election personnel at your polling location, and they will be with you promptly. 

 

  • NOVEMBER 5, 2024 – PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

    Monday, January 1, 2024*

    First day to apply for a ballot by mail using Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM) or Federal Postcard Application (FPCA).
    *First day to file does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday.

    Saturday, July 20, 2024

    First Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot (Local Non-County Political Subdivisions Only, such as a city or a MUD)

    Saturday, July 20, 2024

    First Day to File a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy (General Election for State and County Officers)

    Monday, August 19, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

    Last Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot (Local Non-County Political Subdivisions Only, such as a city or a MUD)

    Monday, August 19, 2024

    Last Day to File a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy (General Election for State and County Officers)

    Friday, August 23, 2024

    Last Day to File a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy (Local Non-County Political Subdivisions Only, such as a city or a MUD)

    Monday, October 7, 2024

    Last Day to Register to Vote

    Monday, October 21, 2024

    First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance

    Friday, October 25, 2024

    Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
    (Received, not Postmarked)

    Friday, November 1, 2024

    Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance

    Tuesday, November 5, 2024

    Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, November 6, 2024 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)

Voter Information ***********************
  • You are eligible to register to vote if:

          •     You are a United States citizen;
          • You are a resident of the county where you submit the application;
          • You are at le    ast 17 years and 10 months old, and you are 18 years of age on Election Day.
          • You are not a convicted felon (you may be eligible to vote if you have completed your sentence, probation, and parole); and
          • You have not been declared by a court exercising probate jurisdiction to be either totally mentally incapacitated or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote.

    Applications can be picked up at any of the following locations:
     
    • Armstrong County Elections Office – 101 Trice Steet, Claude TX 79019 


    Am I registered to vote?

    Fill out a Voter Registration Application using this link, print, sign, and mail to the Armstrong County Elections Office
    Armstrong County Elections
    PO BOX 189
    Claude, Texas 79019

  • If you are looking for election specific information please find the tab with the election you are interested in.

    Voter ID Requirements for Texas Voters


     Photo ID questions
    Click Button for more Information

    ID Poster - English
    ID Poster - Spanish

    VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES
    Pursuant to Section 63.0015, Election Code, an election officer shall give voting order priority to individuals with a mobility problem that substantially impairs the person's ability to move around. A person assisting an individual with a mobility problem may also, at the individual's request, be given voting order priority. Disabilities and conditions that may qualify you for voting order priority include paralysis, lung disease, the use of portable oxygen, cardiac deficiency, severe limitation in the ability to walk due to arthritic, neurological, or orthopedic condition, wheelchair confinement, arthritis, foot disorder, the inability to walk 200 feet without stopping to rest, or use of a brace, cane, crutch, or other assistive device.

    NOTICE OF VOTING ORDER PRIORITY FOR VOTERS WITH CERTAIN DISABILITIES/ AVISO de PRIORIDAD de ORDEN de VOTACIÓN PARA VOTANTES CON CIERTAS DISCAPACIDADES

    CURBSIDE VOTING
    You can also vote curbside by calling 806 673-5936.  We will need to know the polling location you are at, as well as the color and make of your vehicle. We will then inform the election personnel at your polling location and they will be with you promptly. 

    STUDENT VOTERS
    Are you a student away at college but registered to vote here in your home county?
    You may be eligible to vote an absentee ballot. Fill out an Application for Ballot by Mail and mail it to our office before the last day to apply. Please remember, the last day to apply means the last day for our office to receive it.  
    Application for Ballot by Mail- English
    Application for Ballot by Mail- Spanish

    EQUIPMENT
    Armstrong County uses the ES&S Election Systems & Software. It was unanimously adopted for use by Commissioners Court. 

    The paper-based ExpressVote Universal Voting System uses touch-screen technology that produces a paper record for tabulation. As a marker, the ExpressVote handles the entire marking process, eliminating unclear marks and the need for interpretation of the voter’s mark.

    How to use Armstrong County's Election Equipment: 

      Video: How to Use the ExpressVote

    For more information, please call us at 806-673-5936.

    Voter Confidentiality Program

    Confidentiality Guide for Voters
    Confidentiality Form- Victim
    Confidentiality Form- Peace Officer
    Confidentiality Form- Judge

  • Vote by Mail (Application for Ballot by Mail): First day to file for Absentee Ballot or FPCA is January 1.

    Last day to apply for a Ballot by Mail – October 25, 2024 (November 5 General Joint) (must be received by this day, NOT postmarked)

    Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM)- If you are voting early because of an expected absence, you may apply in person for a ballot by mail before the early “voting in person” period begins (usually the 17th day before the election). If you are voting by mail because you are disabled or are 65 years of age or older, you may use a single application to request ballots by mail for all county elections in the calendar year. To do so, simply mark “Annual Application” on your application for a ballot by mail when selecting the election for which you are applying.

    If you are voting in a political party’s primary election, you MUST check which party’s primary you are voting in to receive the correct primary ballot.

    Click Here for an Application for Ballot by Mail – - Once you have completed the form, please mail it to:
    Llano County Elections Office
    P.O. Box 787
    Llano, Texas 78643
    Application for Ballot by Mail- English
    Application for Ballot by Mail- Spanish

    You are eligible to vote early with a FPCA if you are qualified to vote in Texas and you are:

    • Active duty military, spouses, and dependents (voting from outside the home Texas county)
    • U.S. Citizens (nonmilitary) temporarily overseas* away from the home Texas county
    • U.S. Citizens (nonmilitary) permanently overseas* away from the (previous) home Texas county
    • Members of the merchant marine, spouses, and dependents (voting from outside the home Texas county)
    • Members of the Texas National Guard, spouses, and dependents (voting from outside the home Texas county)
    • Members of a National Guard of another state, spouses, and dependents (voting from outside the home Texas county)
    • Members of the military reserves on active duty, spouses, and dependents (voting from outside the home Texas county)

     

    Federal law defines “overseas” as anywhere outside the United States.
                    If you are not one of these voters, you need the regular early voting by mail procedures.

    What does the FPCA form do?

    • Registers you onto the permanent voter rolls 30 days after receipt by the county (unless voter marks indefinitely away / do not intend to return)
    • Functions as an application for ballot by mail and gives you temporary registration status for certain offices
    • If voter marks indefinitely away (older form) / do not intend to return (newer form), voter receives federal ballot only

    When is the FPCA deadline?

    • General rule: deadline is the 11th day before Election Day (earlier is recommended)

    Click here to print and fill out the FPCA application - Once you have completed the form, please mail it to:
    Armstrong County Elections Office
    P.O. Box 189
    Claude, Texas79019

    Military and overseas voters are welcome to use the regular registration and early voting by mail process available to all voters away from their home county on Election Day. However, there are also special provisions for military and overseas voters.

    Updated: 6/18/2024