Voting in Texas
Texas' 2026 general election is on November 3.
Your vote is your voice, so make it heard! Every ballot counts and shapes the future of Texas. Don’t throw away your shot to influence change — we’re bringing you all the details so you can be informed and get involved.
Important Dates
October 5, 2026 - Voter Registration deadline
October 19 - 30, 2026 - Early Voting
October 23, 2026 - Vote by mail request deadline (by mail)
October 23, 2026 - Vote by mail request deadline (in person)
November 3, 2026 - Ballot return deadline. General Election Day
How to Vote
In Person
Polling places are open from 7 am to 7 pm. Times may vary by location. Find your nearest polling location.
Early Voting
Any registered voter can vote early in Texas. The early voting period begins 17 days before Election Day and closes 4 days before Election Day. You may vote at any early voting location in your county. Contact your county clerk's office for early voting questions, including hours and locations.
Click here to look at an interactive map of Early Vote locations.
Vote by Mail
- Request/Receive Your Ballot
- To receive a mail ballot in Texas, you must have a qualifying excuse. The deadline to request your mail ballot is 11 days before Election Day. A valid ID number must be provided with your ballot request.
- Complete Your Ballot
- After you receive your ballot in the mail, follow the instructions exactly as they are stated. Sign your ballot on the return envelope.
- Return Your Ballot
- You have options for returning your completed ballot:
- By mail: Return your ballot by mail so that it is received by Election Day at 7 p.m.
- By hand: Return your ballot in person to your county elections office by Election Day at 7 p.m. You may return your ballot in person only on Election Day. You must present a valid photo ID when returning your ballot.
- Only you can return your ballot, unless you complete the assistance portion of the carrier envelope. Your vote will not count if your ballot is late.
- Track Your Ballot
- In Texas, you can track your ballot's progress.
- What to do if something goes wrong
- You may vote in person or receive a replacement ballot if you have issues with your mail ballot. If you make a mistake on your mail ballot, or never received it, contact your county elections office or let your poll worker know.
- Ballot Curing
- In Texas you may have to cure your ballot due to ID, signature, or technical issues. You will be contacted if there is an issue with your ballot. You have until 6 days after Election Day to "cure" your ballot in person at your county clerk's office.
- Permanent Absentee
- Texas voters who are older than 65 or have a permanent disability may submit one vote-by-mail application for the entire calendar year. There is a box to indicate this on the mail ballot application.
Voter ID
Texas has a photo ID requirement for voters.
Examples of acceptable IDs include:
- Driver's license
- Non-driver ID
- US passport
- Handgun license
- Texas election ID certificate
Student IDs are not accepted in Texas.
MORE INFO
What's on my ballot?
In the 2026 General Election, we will vote on a U.S. Senator, members of the U.S. Representative District(s), Texas Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and many other important official positions. Get to know what's on the ballot and get informed.
Nonpartisan Voter Guides
For additional ballot resources, check out voter guides from:
GUIDES.VOTE
BALLOTREADY
VOTE411
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