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Election Day is here, neighbor! |
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The Dallas Free Press team will be out in the community covering watch parties, tracking results, and making sure you and your neighbors have the information you need to vote with confidence.
When early voting ended on April 29, only 298 people in South Dallas had voted — that’s just 2% of the 13,833 registered voters in the area. This means that more than 13,000 residents still have the power to help decide what happens next for their community by casting their vote today.
South Dallas is choosing between six candidates to elect a District 7 city councilmember to represent neighbors at City Hall.
Over the past few weeks, we've helped host and moderate candidate forums, raised questions on topics neighbors told us they cared about most — like Queen City and the South Dallas Fair Park Area Plan — and compiled and created voter resources to help you and your neighbors make informed decisions at the polls.
Not sure what’s on your ballot, where to go, or what to bring? We’ve got you. This email is your go-to guide for navigating today’s election. ⬇️ |
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Above: O'Neil Hesson, a candidate for Dallas City Council District 7, responds to the moderator Keri Mitchell's question at the District 7 Candidate Forum at Salem Institutional Baptist Church on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Photo by Jeffrey Ruiz |
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Did you know today is also World Press Freedom Day?
Free, independent journalism is the backbone of any healthy democracy. But press freedom isn’t just about the right to report — it’s about ensuring our communities have access to trustworthy, local reporting that reflects the people it serves and holds power to account.
At Dallas Free Press, we don’t answer to advertisers or political agendas. We answer to you. And it’s neighbors like you who make this work possible.
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🗳️ Know Before You Go: South Dallas Voter Guide |
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Access all these resources and more in our Dallas Voter Guide. |
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⏰ What time can I vote?
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you're in line by 7 p.m., you have the right to vote.
📍 Where do I vote?
You can cast your ballot at any polling location in the county — you don’t have
to locate your precinct polling place. There are 6 polling places in South Dallas.
🗳️ How do I know what’s on my ballot?
You can check your sample ballot and verify your voter registration online before you go. You can also compare candidates and learn more about the issues at stake with our Dallas Voter Guide.
🎒 What do I need to bring?
A valid photo ID is required. This can be a Texas driver’s license, state ID, U.S. passport, and a few other options. Voters are allowed to bring written materials, like a printed copy of our South Dallas voter cheatsheet, into voting stations to assist them in casting their ballot. Phones are not allowed.
📊 When will results be available?
Polls close at 7 p.m., and early results usually start coming in shortly after. We’ll be sharing updates on results this evening, so stay tuned! Subscribe to our free text messages for South Dallas to be among the first to know. |
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🖨️ Print and take me to the polls! ⬇️ |
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