If you plan on voting in any of the local May 6 elections, you might want to check that you’re registered to vote. Under your own name, that is. Under state law, you can no longer play the part of a deceased relative. You must be registered under your own name.The deadline to register to vote is this Th u r s d ay, April 6th.If you need help how to register, the good folks at the Hidalgo County Elections Department are always available to lend a hand. They can be reached at (956) 3182570.Historically, voter turnout has been low,