Early voting in the general election starts on Monday, Oct. 21 and will run through Friday, Nov. 1. Hours for early voting are most often 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. but vary by day and location, so be sure to double-check before you go. In Harris County, polls are open late on Halloween, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Early voting runs from Oct. 21 to Nov. 1, and if you're planning to cast your ballot before Election Day, there are a couple of things you need to know. Before you head to the polls, you'll need to make sure you're registered to vote. The last day to register to vote in this election was Oct. 7, but here's how to check your registration status.