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UTSA Main Campus to serve as early voting site for May 6 election

UTSA Main Campus to serve as early voting site for May 6 election

APRIL 24, 2023 — UTSA has been designated an early voting site for the May 6 joint general, special, charter and bond election from April 24 to May 2. The ballot will include the races for San Antonio mayor, all 10 city council seats and for Proposition A, an amendment to the city charter. Board representatives for some school districts and various municipal candidates are also running for election.

All registered Bexar County voters can skip the lines and cast a ballot in the H-E-B Student Union Bexar Room (HSU 1.102) on the UTSA Main Campus. Those at the Downtown Campus can vote early at the nearby Bexar County Elections Department located at 1103 S. Frio St.

Voters must present a valid photo or an approved alternative form of ID.


UTSA EARLY VOTING HOURS

Monday, April 24 – Thursday, April 27  
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Saturday, April 29  
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Monday, May 1 – Tuesday, May 2 
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Election Day: Saturday, May 6
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.


All voting centers will be closed on Friday, April 28 and Sunday, April 30.

Visit the Bexar County Elections Department to check your voter registration status. Those needing assistance with Braille or curbside voting can call 210-335-VOTE (8683) or use the website to find information on additional accessibility options.

Voting by mail is available for those who qualify. The last day to request a mail ballot from the Bexar County Elections Department is Tuesday, April 25. Voting by mail underwent substantial changes beginning with the March 2022 Primary Election. Check the Bexar County Elections Department website for updates.

Looking for information about the candidates? The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan, all-volunteer, grassroots organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, has compiled a Voter’s Guide and other helpful information.

The UTSA Office of Civic & Community-Engaged Leadership strongly encourages students, faculty, staff and the community to make their voices heard by casting their vote during the early voting period. Area residents and employees at Valero, NuStar and other local businesses are also invited and encouraged to use the convenient early voting location at the UTSA Main Campus. Marked reserved parking will be available for voters on the south side of the H-E-B Student Union.

In 2022, UTSA was one of 394 colleges and universities recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for making intentional efforts to increase student voter participation.

Visit the RowdyVOTES website or follow @UTSAEngaged on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for updated information, and show your Roadrunner spirit on social media with the hashtag #RowdyVOTES.

Maria Alejandro



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