Voting Information

January 2026

Thursday, January 1

First day for voters to submit an application for a ballot by mail for March 3 primary election, or for both the March 3 primary election and May 26 runoff primary

election. [Secs. 84.001(e), 84.007]

Friday, January 2

Last day for a party with state organization, which intends to make nominations by convention, to register with

Secretary of State. [Sec. 181.0041]

Saturday, January 17

Deadline for the early voting clerk to mail ballots for the primary election to those overseas voters from whom the clerk has already received applications for ballots by mail or federal postcard applications (“FPCA”). [Sec.

86.004(b)]

February 2026

Monday, February 2

Last day citizens may register to vote in March 3 primary election. [Sec. 13.143(a)] (This deadline is extended by Section 13.143(e) from the 30th day before election day,

February 2026

Tuesday, February 17

First day of early voting by personal appearance for March 3 primary election. [Sec. 85.001(a), (c)] (This date is extended to Tuesday, February 17, 2026 by Section 1.006 because the 17th day before election day is Saturday, February 14, 2026 and Monday, February 16, 2026 is

Presidents’ Day.)

Friday, February 20

Last day for early voting clerk to receive application for ballot by mail for March 3 primary election. [Sec.

84.007(c)]

Friday, February 20

Last day for early voting clerk to receive an FPCA for March 3 primary election. [Secs. 101.052(g), 114.004(c)]

Note: BOTH FPCAs and ABBMs must be received by the 11th day before election day.

Friday, February 27

Last day of early voting by personal appearance for March 3 primary election. [Sec. 85.001(a)]

March 2026

Tuesday, March 3

Primary election day. [Sec. 41.007(a)]