Before you can cast a ballot, you need to be registered.
As a student living in Georgetown, you may choose to register in Williamson County, which means you can vote in local Georgetown and Williamson County elections that directly affect your daily life, from city council decisions to county leadership.
Texas voter registration
To vote in Texas, you must first register. There are many ways to register. No matter which way you choose, your county’s voter registrar must receive your application at least 30 days before an election.
Ways to register to vote:
In-person. SU Votes holds voter registration drives before every election. Be on the lookout for us in Bishops Lounge at lunch. Or visit your county’s Voter Registrar office.
By mail. Pick up a voter registration application from your county’s Voter Registrar office, public libraries, government offices, or here on campus.
Online. Fill out your voter registration application through the Texas.gov online portal here, then print, sign, and mail it to Williamson county’s Voter Registrar office, 301 S.E. Inner Loop, Suite 104, Georgetown 78626 or P.O. Box 209, Georgetown 78627.
Visit VoteTexas.gov for more information
TurboVote
Check your registration status, sign up for election reminders, and get help with mail-in ballots, all in one place.
Things to know before registering in Texas:
- You must register at least 30 days before Election Day
- You must be a U.S. citizen, a Texas resident, and at least 18 years old on Election Day
- If you move or change your name, update your registration
- Check your registration status anytime at TurboVote.org
Deciding where to register : The choice is entirely yours. If you spend most of the year in Georgetown, registering in Williamson County allows you to vote in local races that shape your campus community and the city around it. If you choose to vote at home, you can check here about how to register in your home county.