Deadline Friday to request primary ballot by mail

Voters may request a mail ballot for the March 1 primary if they expect to be absent from the county during early voting and on Election Day, are disabled, are 65 or older or are confined in jail and not convicted of a felony. Feb. 19 is the deadline. Harris County voters may visit www. HarrisVotes.com for details and to download an application or call 713-755-6965. In Fort Bend County, visit http://www. fort bend countytx. gov/index.aspx? page=1727 or call 281-341-8670. In Waller County, visit http://www.co.waller.tx.us/ default. aspx? Waller_ County/ Elections or call 979-826-7643.