How to Vote in Texas

Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in Texas.

Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Texas

Texas Uniform Election
(Local)

Texas Uniform Election

May 02, 2026

Early voting: Mon April 20, 2026 - Tue April 28, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Texas does not offer online voter registration. Mail: Postmarked by Thu Apr 2, 2026 In person: Thu Apr 2, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot: Online: Mon April 20, 2026 Mail: Received by Monday, April 20, 2026 In Person: Mon April 20, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot: By mail: Postmarked by Sat May 2, 2026 In person: Received by 7:00 pm Sat May 2, 2026

Texas Primary Runoff Election
(State/Federal)

Texas Primary Runoff Election

May 26, 2026

Early voting: Mon May 18, 2026 - Fri May 22, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Texas does not offer online voter registration. Mail: Postmarked by Mon Apr 27, 2026 In person: Mon Apr 27, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot: Online: Fri May 15, 2026 Mail: Received by Friday, May 15, 2026 In Person: Fri May 15, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot: By mail: Postmarked by Tue May 26, 2026 In person: Received by 7:00 pm Tue May 26, 2026

Our website includes election dates for federal elections, statewide elections, and mayoral elections in the top 100 cities by population. Please contact your local election official to learn about other local elections that may be happening in your area.

Register to Vote

Who can register to vote in Texas
Pre-registration
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Voter registration deadlines
Registering to vote as a student
Registering for people with disabilities

Vote Early In-Person

When can I vote early?
Who can vote early?
Where can I go to vote early?
What do I need to bring to vote early?
Can I register to vote during Early Voting?
Voting early as a student
Voting early for people with disabilities

Request a Mail-In/Absentee Ballot

Can everyone vote by mail/absentee?
How do I request a ballot?
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
Requesting an absentee ballot in emergencies or for people with disabilities
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.

Return your ballot as soon as possible. The USPS recommends mailing your ballot at least 7 days before Election Day. If you want to ensure your ballot is postmarked the same day it is received by USPS, go to your local post office and ask for a manual postmark.

Return your Completed Ballot

Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
What is the deadline to drop off a voted ballot?
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Who can drop off my completed ballot?
Certain designated individuals are allowed to drop off a ballot for someone else in Texas. For more information on who can return an absentee ballot, contact your local election official.

Return your ballot as soon as possible. The USPS recommends mailing your ballot at least 7 days before Election Day. If you want to ensure your ballot is postmarked the same day it is received by USPS, go to your local post office and ask for a manual postmark.

Vote In-Person on Election Day

Can I register to vote on Election Day?
What do I need to bring to vote on Election Day?
Voting as a Student
Voting for People with Disabilities

Additional Texas Resources

Your State Election Official
Overseas & Military Voting
Additional Information