Voter Engagement

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Intellect. Curiosity. Conscience. Faith.

Grace Avenue believes that our democracy depends on every individual having a voice. We believe that your vote and your faith are not exclusive of one another and that we bring all of who we are and what we believe to the ballot box.

(Grace Avenue United Methodist Church is 501c3 non-partisan organization and as such does not take a stance on a particular platform or candidate. Voter education is an important part of our mission to eradicate homelessness in whatever form it presents itself.)

Important Links

Register to Vote
Absentee / Mail Voter Info
Denton County Voting Info
Collin County Voting Info
Nonpartisan Voter Guide

Upcoming Dates

For 2026 Midterm Election:

Monday, October 5: Last day you can register to vote in November 3 election

Monday, October 19 – Friday, October 30: Early voting

Tuesday, November 3: Election day

Voter Guide

Use this Step-By-Step guide to help you with the process of voting from registration to Election Day in Texas. Read through the steps and follow the links to get informed now so that you don’t miss a deadline. Your voice is important!

Step 1: Register to Vote

To vote in this election, you must register by Monday, October 5.

Step 2: Check Your Registration / Update Your Registration

Double check that your registration information is accurate and up to date.

Check My Registration

If your name or address has changed, you can update your information online.

Change My Name or Address

Step 3: Identify who will be on your ballot & who you want to vote for

Use this nonpartisan website, www.vote411.org, to find out:

  • Who is going to be on your specific ballot based on your address.
  • Where the candidates stand on the issues.

Step 4: Make a plan to vote (and then vote!)

Election Day is November 3, but there are different ways and times to vote.

  • Any eligible voter can vote on election day, November 3.
  • Any eligible voter can vote early to avoid lines on election day.
  • Some voters are eligible to vote absentee (mail-in). Since there are several steps and deadlines with this method and some legal challenges in court, use it only if absolutely necessary.

 

Absentee (Mail-In) Voting

  1. Find out if you are eligible and get information
  2. Request an application for a ballot HERE.
    Your county election office must receive the application by Friday, October 23.
    The county election office then sends you a ballot by mail.
  3. Complete the ballot and mail or hand carry it to the county election office.
    Ballots received in the county election office by 7pm on election day (November 3) are counted. There are services available for voters with disabilities.

 

Early Voting
Monday, October 19 – Friday, October 30
Collin County Early Voting Info | Denton County Early Voting Info

 

Election Day In-Person Voting
Tuesday, November 3 | Polls are open 7:00am to 7:00pm
Collin County Election Day Voting Info | Denton County Election Day Voting Info

"Do All the Good You Can."
– John Wesley

The United Methodist Church encourages engagement in civic life as a form of Social Holiness. The founder of Methodism, John Wesley, taught that faith is not just a private matter, but must be lived out in public, particularly in addressing social injustices.

Our UMC Social Principals put it this way: “Our involvement in political systems is rooted in the Gospel imperative to love our neighbors, to do justice, and to care for the vulnerable.”

Read more about the UMC Social Principals at umc.org.