2026 Texas Primary Election Guide

2026 Texas Primary Election Guide

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2026 Texas Primary Election Guide

2026 Texas Primary Election Guide

In Texas, the people at the top—billionaires, big corporations, and crooked politicians—bank on us staying quiet and staying home. They pray we don’t show up, because the moment young people walk in the room, their whole agenda starts to crumble. Across race, gender, and background, we deserve a real say in how this state runs. Skipping the primary means letting others decide who your choices will be in November. We won’t let that happen. This year’s elections, we’re coming full force. Bold at the ballot box. Bring your hopes, your anger, your voice—and your ID—to the polls. Texas is ours if we show up.

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It’s too late to register to vote for the Primary, but not too late to get ready. Register now for the November General Election.

Disclaimer

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This Website is Your Starting Point

Think of this as your roadmap for the primary elections: it’ll get you where you need to go, but your official sample ballot will have the full scoop.

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We Keep it Nonpartisan

No teams, no jerseys. This voter guide doesn’t endorse candidates or parties. We present information so you can decide.

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This Ain’t a Sample Ballot

We’re giving you the highlights, but there might be more on your ballot. Races, propositions, and candidates, so don’t get caught off guard! Check your official sample ballot to see everything you’ll be voting on. 

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Questions? We got you.

Voting can feel confusing, but we’re here to help you navigate it with confidence.

Key Election Dates

Early Voting:  February 17 - 27, 2026

Mail-in Ballot Request Deadline: February 20, 2026

Election Day: March 3, 2026

Mail-In Receive Deadline:

  • 7:00 p.m. on Election Day (March 3) if the carrier envelope is not postmarked, or

  • 5:00 p.m. on March 4 (the next business day after Election Day) if the carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.

If you have any problems at the polls, call:

English: 866-OUR-VOTE

Spanish: 866-VE-Y-VOTA

Asian Languages: 888-API-VOTE

ASL/Video Call: 301-818-VOTE

Disability Rights Texas: 888-796-VOTE

Find your polling location and what’s on your ballot here:

VOTE411

Who Can Vote in a Primary?

Any registered voter can vote in either major party’s primary, but not both. 

Provisional and Limited Ballot Voting: 

If you’re voting and something doesn’t seem right with your registration or voter identification, don’t worry! You still have options to cast your vote. Here’s what you need to know about provisional and limited ballots:

  • Provisional Ballots: A provisional ballot is used when there’s a question about your eligibility to vote. Your vote may count once election officials have verified your information. You may be asked to vote provisionally if:

    • You don’t have the required ID

    • Your registration status is unclear

    • You’re at the wrong polling location

  • Limited Ballot: If you recently moved to a new Texas county and did not update your voter registration before the deadline, you may be eligible to vote using a limited ballot. This means you’ll only be able to vote on certain races or issues where you're eligible, depending on the situation. Limited ballots are only available during early voting and must be cast at the main early voting location in your new county. Election officials can help determine if this option applies to you.