JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas — Election leaders in Jasper, Orange and Jefferson Counties have been hard at work making sure the District 21 Primary runoff goes off without a hitch.
A race that has quickly become one of the hottest in Texas.
"We have three counties that are going to be playing in outcome of this, so yes it will be the biggest one and all eyes are on us," said Jefferson County Clerk, Roxanne Acosta-Hellberg.
Early voting for the District 21 Primary runoff between Texas Speaker Dade Phelan and David Covey starts Monday.
Many Southeast Texans have been wondering who can vote and where to go for said voting. First off, you must live in the District 21 boundaries.
"We do have a link on our website and it will lead you straight to a map that will designate who your representative is," said Acosta-Hellberg.
District 21 covers all of Jasper and Orange Counties, and parts of Jefferson County. Roxanne Acosta-Hellberg says to be sure to double check your location.
A map of the district is pictured below.
"It's some parts of Beaumont area and of course it eliminates some parts of groves," said Acosta-Hellberg.
So for those who do live in district 21, who is eligible to vote?
"If you didn't vote as democrat in the primary you can show up and vote in this one, and if you voted as a republican you definitely want to come back," said Acosta-Hellberg.
Even if someone didn't vote in either parties primary, they are still eligible to vote.
"I would just remind everyone to bring your I.D. we ask that you place your phone away. We're ready, we have been preparing for this race," said Acosta-Hellberg.
Early voting for all three counties runs from May 20th through the 24th, locations for said voting can be found below.
Jefferson County
Dates and hours for all locations: May 20 – May 24, 2024 Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Rogers Park Community Center 6540 Gladys Ave Beaumont, Texas 77706
- Marion & Ed Hughes Public Library (Meeting Room) 2712 Nederland Ave Nederland, Texas 77627
- Port Arthur Library (Lucy Stiefel Gallery) 4615 9th Avenue Port Arthur, Texas 77642
- Jefferson County Courthouse (Lobby) 1085 Pearl St Beaumont, Texas 77701
- Theodore Johns Library (Meeting Room) 4255 Fannett Rd Beaumont, Texas 77705
Jasper County
Main early voting location May 20 - May 24, 2024 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Jasper County Courthouse Annex located at 271 E Lamar St., Jasper, Tx 75951
Jasper County Temporary early voting locations : May 20 - May 24, 2024 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- RAYBURN: St. Raymonds Catholic Church located at 283 FM 1007 Sam Rayburn, Texas
- BUNA: Buna Subcourthouse located at 22690 U.S. Hwy 96 N Buna, Texas
- KIRBYVILLE: The Stringer Building located at 204 E. MLK Kirbyville, Texas
- EVADALE: Evadale Fire Hall located at 964 FM105 Evadale, Texas
Orange County
Monday, May 20 – Friday, May 24 7 a.m.– 7 p.m.
- Orange Public Library (Main Early Voting Location) located at 220 N. 5th St Orange, Texas in the Ira Williamson Meeting Room
- Mauriceville Community Center located at 7441 Cohenour Road Orange, Texas in the Main Room
- Orange County Airport located at 2640 Hwy 87 Orange, Texas in the Conference Room
- Raymond Gould Community Center located at 385 Claiborne St Vidor, Texas in the Main Room