Helpful info from the Elections office:

Ballot By Mail Application Renewals begin 01/01/2021.

          See below for renewal details. 

When is my voter registration active?

           -30 days after the registration is submitted to our office. I.E. Registration                          submitted 01/26/2021, effective on 02/25/2021.

I registered to vote- when will I receive my card?

            -Usually within 30 days of registration, but delays in mailing can occur. 

I want to run for an elected office, where do I start?

             -All candidates should start with their county Elections Administration                              office to get the best guidance and forms. 

Need a map for a specific precinct, ISD or District? 

-Under quick links click on "Locations & Maps" there you will find maps for all precincts, districts and ISDs in Texas.

Ballot By Mail Instructions 

To apply for ballot by mail- you must complete an application and submit it to the Grimes County Elections Office. 

You must be a registered voter of the county for which you are applying for a Ballot By Mail. 

All original applications must be received by the deadline stated above for a current election.

You may apply for an ANNUAL Ballot By Mail to receive a mail in ballot for each election.

Remember that you must select all available options on the application that apply to YOU as a voter of Grimes County. 

**Applications for Ballot By Mail MUST be renewed yearly, our office will send out new applications in January of each year- however it is the responsibility of the Grimes County Voters to ensure that you receive and complete a new application yearly. 

Click here for an Application for Ballot By Mail!!!

Please submit all completed Applications for Ballot By Mail to: 

Elections / Early Voting Clerk 

P.O. Box 375

Anderson TX 77830

For sample ballots- click on the image above, the complete ballot package will open.

Sample ballots featured are for the current or most recently completed election. 

(Sample ballots for upcoming elections may not be available at the time of your visit.)

Each ballot is labeled by voting precinct, and identified with City, Town or local School Districts. 

Voting Locations for City & School Elections 

Early Voting Locations

Grimes County Courthouse: 100 S. Main St. Anderson TX

Navasota Center: 101 Stadium Dr. Navasota TX

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Extended Days:

Tuesday 4/20/2021: 7am-7pm 

Tuesday 4/27/2021: 7am-7pm 

Election Day Locations

**7am-7pm - Election Day** 

***Remember all Grimes County Voters can vote at ANY open polling location!!!***

Pending Election planning for May 2021 Election Season

New voting machines for 2020 

All voting locations will have NEW Verity Duo Voting Machines- from Hart Intercivic. 

CLICK here to see a video on how to use the Hart Verity Voting Machines 

 To vote please follow these simple steps:

1) Enter polling location with your ID ready, check in with election staff utilizing the Election Poll Pad (I[ad for electronic sign in) 

2)Staff will assign an access code, and hand you a blank sheet of ballot paper, directing you to an open voting machine. Insert your ballot paper into the front of the machine. (usually labeled 1,2,3) 

3) The ballot for your precinct will appear on the screen after you have entered your access code, once you make your selections you will be asked to PRINT your record.

4) Once the ballot has been printed, walk to the scanner (located near the exit on a large black box) insert your ballot to be counted. Once counted you will hear a bell and then see a "waving US flag" letting you know your vote has been recorded.

Congratulations you have voted on the new equipment!

**Remember you CANNOT take your printed ballot with you.

                                        Verity Duo- Voting Equipment  

                                             Scanner- for completed voter records