If you're voting in costume this Halloween, you may be asked to change

AUSTIN, Texas — This early voting season offers Texans a unique opportunity: casting a ballot in costume. Halloween – Thursday, Oct. 31 – is the second to last day of early voting for the Nov.

5 general election, and some polling places are even staying open later on Thursday and Friday. If you're looking to stop by a polling place on the way to a spooky soiree, most getups will likely be fine. But there are some things you need to know if you're planning to vote in your costume.



A spokesperson for the Texas Secretary of State's Office said if you're dressing up as a candidate, don't show up to the polls to vote while wearing your costume or you may be asked to change. Additionally, if your costume includes a full-face mask, you'll likely be asked to remove it when you check in to vote so the poll worker can verify your photo ID. Finally, it's a good idea to leave any scary props in the car or at home.

Polling places should be safe spaces, and you don't want to freak out your fellow voters with anything that looks like it could be a real threat..