2026 Election Info

Upcoming Elections

March 3, 2026 - Democratic Primary Election

  • First day to apply for a ballot by mail using Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM) or Federal Postcard Application (FPCA - Thursday, January 1, 2026*
    *First day to file does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday. An “Annual ABBM” or FPCA for a January or February 2026 election may be filed earlier, but not earlier than the 60th day before the date of the January or February election.

  • Last Day to Register to Vote - Monday, February 2, 2026

  • First Day of Early Voting- Tuesday, February 17, 2026*
    *First business day after President's Day

  • Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) - Friday, February 20, 2026

  • Last Day of Early Voting - Friday, February 27, 2026

  • Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail - Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)

May 2, 2026 - Local/Municipal/ISD Elections

  • First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail - Thursday, January 1, 2026*  
    *First day to file does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday.  An “Annual ABBM” or FPCA for a January or February 2026 election may be filed earlier, but not earlier than the 60th day before the date of the January or February election.

  • Last Day to Register to Vote - Thursday, April 2, 2026   

  • First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance - Monday, April 20, 2026  

  • Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) - Monday, April 20, 2026  (deadline falls on San Jacinto Day, moves to preceding business day)

  • Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance - Tuesday, April 28, 2026

    Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail - Saturday, May 2, 2026 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Monday, May 4, 2026 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)

  • ***If a runoff is necessary, we will post that information when we receive it****

May 26, 2026 – Primary Runoff Election

  • First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail - Thursday, January 1, 2026*  
    *First day to file does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday.  An “Annual ABBM” or FPCA for a January or February 2026 election may be filed earlier, but not earlier than the 60th day before the date of the January or February election.

  • Last Day to Register to Vote - Monday, April 27, 2026

    Last Day to Apply by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) - Friday, May 15, 2026

    First Day of Early Voting - Monday, May 18, 2026

    Last Day of Early Voting - Friday, May 22, 2026

    Last Day to Receive Ballot by Mail - Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)

November 3, 2026 – General Election Day

  • First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail - Thursday, January 1, 2026*   *First day to file does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday.  An “Annual ABBM” or FPCA for a January or February 2026 election may be filed earlier, but not earlier than the 60th day before the date of the January or February election.

  • Last Day to Register to Vote - Monday, October 5, 2026

  • First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance Monday, October 19, 2026

  • Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) - Friday, October 23, 2026

  • Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance - Friday, October 30, 2026

  • Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail - Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)4

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