Voting Matters!
Voting in local, state, and national elections is one of your important duties—and rights—as a citizen. According to the Pew Research Center, college-aged voters account for almost one-third of the eligible voting population—so your vote matters.
Know Where to Vote.
The non-partisan, non-profit Vote.org gives a very clear overview and will answer many of your questions about registration and voting.
If voting in person, check with your local election authority to find your specific polling place.
Register to Vote or Check your Registration
You must vote wherever you are registered to vote. If you registered in Beaumont but are living at home 
this semester, you may need to change your registration – or vice versa. Check to see where you are registered, and make a change (if necessary).
Know When to Vote.
Nov. 3, 2020 is the General Election in Texas.
Tuesday, Nov. 3
- General Election Voting
- Montagne Center
Early voting is open from October 13 to October 30. Dates and hours may vary based on where you live. Find your polling place.
All requests to vote by mail must be received by noon on Friday, October 23, 2020. However, you should request a mail in ballot as far in advance as possible. It will be sent to the address where you have registered.
- When should I vote?
- Can I vote early?
- How do I vote?
- Vote by mail (if you qualify)
- Vote Early (in your precinct)
- Vote in person on Election Day, (November 3 at your precinct)
Important Dates
OCT
5
Last Day to Register
OCT
13
Early Voting Begins
OCT
30
Early Voting Ends
Early Voting Locations
In-person Early Voting in Jefferson County will be held at these locations:
Beaumont Courthouse
1001 Pearl St.
Beaumont
Theodore Johns Library
4255 Fannett Rd.
Beaumont
Hebert Library
2025 Merriman St.
Port Neches
Port Arthur Sub-Courthouse
525 Lakeshore Dr.
Port Arthur
Davis Community Center
3580 E. Lucas
Beaumont
Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace
Judge Chesson's Courtroom
19217 FM 365
Beaumont
Rogers Park Rec Center
6540 Gladys Ave.
Beaumont
Hughes Public Library
2715 Nederland Ave.
Nederland
Precinct 1 Service Center
20205 W. Hwy. 90
China
Port Arthur Library
4615 9th Ave.
Port Arthur
Groves Rec Center
6150 39th St.
Groves
Early Voting Dates and Times
Dates and times for all Jefferson County Early Voting locations:
Tuesday, Oct. 13 -
Friday, Oct. 16
8 am - 5 pm
Monday, Oct. 19 -
Friday, Oct. 23
8 am - 5 pm
Saturday, Oct. 24
8 am - 5 pm
12 pm - 5 pm
Friday, Oct. 30
7 am - 7 pm
About This Initiative
The 1998 Higher Education Act requires all post-secondary institutions to make a good-faith effort to distribute voter registration forms to each degree- or certificate-seeking student who attends classes on campus. The forms, which are supplied by each state, must be distributed before the registration cut-off date for every federal and gubernatorial election, as well as special elections for federal office.
In 2008, the Higher Education Act was amended making it permissible to electronically distribute information related to voter registration.
At Lamar University, voter registration forms are available at info tables sponsored by the Student Government Association and the Jefferson County Board of Elections. Voter registration forms can also be requested online through the Vote Texas website. The Student Government Association values civic responsibility as part of their Strategic Plan.
Any student not registered to vote can get more information at votetexas.gov. For information about the Jefferson County Board of Elections, visit their website.