2026 Texas Elections

Key 2026 state and federal election dates for Texas, plus voter registration and absentee resources.

22 days away

Next election in Texas

NOV03

2026Tuesday

General Election

In-person early voting: October 17, 2026 – October 30, 2026; Early voting runs for about two weeks, beginning 17 days before the election and ending the Friday before Election Day (4 days before), with expanded hours including some weekends.

Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)

Voter registration deadline: October 4, 2026; Voter registration closes 30 days before the election; Texas does not offer same-day registration.
Absentee ballot request (excuse required): October 23, 2026; Texas requires an excuse (age 65+, disability, absence from county, or confinement in jail) to vote by mail; applications must be received by 11 days before the election.
Mail ballot return: Must be received by November 3, 2026; Mail ballots must be received by 7pm on Election Day, or postmarked by 7pm on Election Day and received by 5pm the next business day (limited grace period).

Key dates

State & Federal Elections

Early voting, mail ballot, and registration deadlines below are calculated from Texas's standing rules for each election date. Always confirm with your county election office.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 · Primary Election · CompletedShow detailsHide details
In-person early voting
February 14, 2026 – February 27, 2026
Early voting runs for about two weeks, beginning 17 days before the election and ending the Friday before Election Day (4 days before), with expanded hours including some weekends.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
February 1, 2026
Voter registration closes 30 days before the election; Texas does not offer same-day registration.
Absentee ballot request (excuse required)
February 20, 2026
Texas requires an excuse (age 65+, disability, absence from county, or confinement in jail) to vote by mail; applications must be received by 11 days before the election.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by March 3, 2026
Mail ballots must be received by 7pm on Election Day, or postmarked by 7pm on Election Day and received by 5pm the next business day (limited grace period).
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · Primary Runoff · CompletedShow detailsHide details
If required
In-person early voting
May 9, 2026 – May 22, 2026
Early voting runs for about two weeks, beginning 17 days before the election and ending the Friday before Election Day (4 days before), with expanded hours including some weekends.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
April 26, 2026
Voter registration closes 30 days before the election; Texas does not offer same-day registration.
Absentee ballot request (excuse required)
May 15, 2026
Texas requires an excuse (age 65+, disability, absence from county, or confinement in jail) to vote by mail; applications must be received by 11 days before the election.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by May 26, 2026
Mail ballots must be received by 7pm on Election Day, or postmarked by 7pm on Election Day and received by 5pm the next business day (limited grace period).
22 days away
General Election
NOV03
2026Tuesday
In-person early voting
October 17, 2026 – October 30, 2026
Early voting runs for about two weeks, beginning 17 days before the election and ending the Friday before Election Day (4 days before), with expanded hours including some weekends.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
October 4, 2026
Voter registration closes 30 days before the election; Texas does not offer same-day registration.
Absentee ballot request (excuse required)
October 23, 2026
Texas requires an excuse (age 65+, disability, absence from county, or confinement in jail) to vote by mail; applications must be received by 11 days before the election.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by November 3, 2026
Mail ballots must be received by 7pm on Election Day, or postmarked by 7pm on Election Day and received by 5pm the next business day (limited grace period).

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