The 2020 election season is upon us. Do you need to file for a ballot by mail? Filing opened January 1 for a ballot by mail for all of the 2020 election dates. If a voter meets one of the four conditions that prevents them from appearing in person during the early voting period or the election, they are eligible to apply for a ballot by mail. Information on applying for a ballot by mail as a Tarrant or Denton County voter can be found here. Voters must apply and the application received by February 21 for the March 3 primary election. For the May 2 election, the deadline for the ballot by mail application to be received is April 20. The City of Southlake General Election will be May 2. Early voting is available April 20-28. More information about the general election is available here. Other important 2020 election dates can be found here.