Voting in
Texas
Your Voting Cheat Sheet
Texas does not offer online voter registration, same-day registration, or no-excuse absentee voting. Photo ID is required at the polls. The state offers about two weeks of early voting. Registration by mail must be postmarked 30 days before the election.
Upcoming Elections in Texas
Texas Primary Election
Texas holds its primary elections for federal, state, and local offices. Voters will select party nominees for the November general election.
- • U.S. Senate nomination
- • U.S. House nominations (all 38 districts)
- • Governor nomination
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2026 Federal Midterm General Election
The 2026 midterm general election determines control of Congress and numerous governorships. All 435 U.S. House seats, approximately 33-34 U.S. Senate seats, and 36 governorships are on the ballot.
- • U.S. Senate (33-34 seats)
- • U.S. House of Representatives (all 435 seats)
- • Gubernatorial races (36 states)
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Registration Deadlines
Quick Facts
Voter ID Requirements
Texas requires photo ID to vote. Acceptable forms include a Texas driver's license, Texas personal ID card, US passport, military ID, or Texas handgun license. Voters without acceptable photo ID can present a supporting form of ID and sign a reasonable impediment declaration.
Early Voting
Absentee / Mail-In Voting
Election Day Polling Hours
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Election Day: November 3, 2026
Key Facts
- Photo ID is required; a reasonable impediment declaration is available for those with difficulty obtaining ID
- No online voter registration is available
- Absentee voting requires an excuse such as being 65+, disabled, or out of the county
- Early voting runs for approximately 12 days before Election Day
- Texas is the largest state by area that does not offer online voter registration
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