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Volunteer Deputy Registrars(VDRs) Help Texans Register to Vote!
Volunteer Deputy Registrars, commonly called VDRs, are trained and appointed volunteers who help eligible Texans register to vote. Their job is to distribute voter registration applications, assist people who need help completing them, review applications, provide receipts, and deliver completed applications to the county voter registrar.
VDRs are such an important part of making voter registration accessible, especially at community events, voter registration drives, schools, and other places where people may not otherwise have an opportunity to register.
Why Become a VDR?
VDRs help turn voter registration from something people have to figure out on their own into something they can do with a trained person right there to answer questions and make sure the application is complete. VDRs help first-time voters to register, they assist someone who has recently moved, or simply make the process easier for someone who isn't sure how to do it alone.
VDRs also play an important part in clearing up misinformation about elections and voting. This is why we like to call our registration booths at events, "Voter Education and Registration." We encourage our election workers and precinct chairs to become VDRs so they can share their hands-on knowledge with community members.
Next time you're out and about, if you see a Voter Education and Registration booth, don't hesitate to stop by and ask any questions you have.
I want to be a VDR!
Great! Check out the Bell County Elections Department's website to find out when their next VDR training is!
Did you know?
... you can vote with a driver's license from a state other than Texas? The information put out by the Secretary of State's office usually says, "Texas Drivers License" but if you are a registered voter in the county you are trying to vote in, your driver's license from another state will be accepted.
Did you know that you can vote with an expired ID? It's true! We will accept any qualified ID that is expired up to 4 years. If you're over the age of 70, we will accept the ID no matter how long it has been expired. Find out more at this website under Frequently Asked Questions.
Did you know you have options even if you don't have a photo ID? If you cannot reasonably obtain such an ID, you may cast a regular ballot by presenting a supporting form of ID and executing a Reasonable Impediment Declaration, noting the voter’s reasonable impediment to obtaining an acceptable form of photo identification.
