The Lenz Hall, Precinct 11 polling place has been changed and approved by the US Department of Justice, according to local election officials.

The new official polling place for Precinct 11 is now Fellowship Hall of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Hwy. 72 in Kenedy.

Officials say the lighting is great in this hall and it has a good parking lot that is accessible to the disabled.

Early voting will begin on Monday, October 23 at the courthouse in Karnes City. Early voting hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Oct. 23 – Nov. 4 and on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Some political parties have been sending out cards to vote by mail. Local officials say that local voters who receive one of these cards and wish to vote by mail should sign them and return them to the county clerk’s office. Voters who want to vote by mail can request an application by calling the county clerk’s office at 780-3938.

Voters with disabilities who wish to vote by mail may also request an application.

Voters who are out of the county during early voting and on Election Day may request a ballot mailed to an address outside Karnes County.

Sample ballots are available at the county clerk’s office and will be mailed upon request.

For any other election related questions, please call 780-3938.