Early voting begins in Texas

TYLER — Early voting began Tuesday in Texas. Election day is November 3. This is the first time that straight-ticket voting will not be permitted. This year voters will have to allocate a vote for each office of the candidate that you are voting for. Officials expect this and voting during a Presidential election year, along with COVID-19 safety precautions bringing fewer machines at polling places, will make lines longer. So officials are urging people to take advantage of early voting. You can get more information for Smith and Gregg County by clicking the links. https://www.smith-county.com/government/departments/elections/current-election-information. https://www.greggcountyvotes.com/upcoming-elections/november-2020-presidential-election/.