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Texas · Spotlight county · Nov. 3, 2026

Smith County, TX

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Every race and candidate on the Smith County ballot, from official lists.

For voters in Tyler, Lindale, Whitehouse, Bullard, Troup, Arp, Winona, Hideaway, Noonday and the rest of Smith County. Some races depend on where you live; your official sample ballot shows exactly which ones are yours.

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Early voting is open now, until 5 p.m.Vote at any early voting site. Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Key Dates

October 5, 2026Voter registration deadline
Oct 19–30, 2026Early voting
October 23, 2026Last day to apply for a mail ballot (received)
November 3, 2026Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.)

Source: Texas Secretary of State

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U.S. Senate

On every Texas ballot
2026 General Election · 6-year term

U.S. Senator

One of Texas's two members of the U.S. Senate. Senators vote on federal laws, confirm federal judges and cabinet officials, and approve treaties.

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Statewide Offices

On every Texas ballot
2026 General Election · 4-year term

Governor

The chief executive of Texas. The governor signs or vetoes bills passed by the Legislature, appoints members of state boards, can call special legislative sessions, and commands the Texas Military Forces.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Lieutenant Governor

Presides over the Texas Senate, appoints Senate committees, and has major influence over which bills reach a vote. First in line to succeed the governor.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Attorney General

The state's lawyer. Represents Texas in court, issues legal opinions to state agencies, and enforces child support and consumer protection laws.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Comptroller of Public Accounts

The state's chief tax collector, accountant and revenue estimator. The comptroller certifies whether the state budget fits within expected revenue.

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Shehla Faizi is a Texas mom who has over the years seen the increase in financial disparity in Texas (despite it having the 2nd highest GDP in the U.S.!) Shehla is running for Texas State Comptroller to ensure that Texas taxes are only for the people of Texas! Not for propping up foreign entities, not for tax breaks for big corporations, but for Texans.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Commissioner of the General Land Office

Manages state-owned lands and mineral rights, including land whose revenue supports public schools, and oversees coastal protection and the Alamo.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Commissioner of Agriculture

Leads the Texas Department of Agriculture, which regulates agriculture, fuel pumps and scales, and runs school nutrition programs.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

Railroad Commissioner

One of three members of the Railroad Commission, which today regulates the oil and gas industry, pipelines and surface mining in Texas.

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Texas Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals and 15th Court of Appeals

On every Texas ballot
2026 General Election · 6-year term

Chief Justice, Supreme Court

Leads the Supreme Court of Texas, the state's highest court for civil and juvenile cases.

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2026 General Election · Remainder of an unexpired term

Justice, Supreme Court, Place 2 (Unexpired Term)

A seat on the Supreme Court of Texas, the state's highest court for civil and juvenile cases. This election fills the rest of a term left open before it ended.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

Justice, Supreme Court, Place 7

A seat on the Supreme Court of Texas, the state's highest court for civil and juvenile cases.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

Justice, Supreme Court, Place 8

A seat on the Supreme Court of Texas, the state's highest court for civil and juvenile cases.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3

A seat on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the state's highest court for criminal cases, including all death penalty appeals.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4

A seat on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the state's highest court for criminal cases, including all death penalty appeals.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9

A seat on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the state's highest court for criminal cases, including all death penalty appeals.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

Chief Justice, 15th Court of Appeals

Leads the Fifteenth Court of Appeals, a statewide appeals court created in 2023 to hear appeals involving the state government, such as challenges to state laws and cases brought by or against state agencies.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

Justice, 15th Court of Appeals, Place 2

A seat on the Fifteenth Court of Appeals, a statewide appeals court created in 2023 to hear appeals involving the state government.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

Justice, 15th Court of Appeals, Place 3

A seat on the Fifteenth Court of Appeals, a statewide appeals court created in 2023 to hear appeals involving the state government.

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Congress, Legislature, State Board of Education and 12th Court of Appeals

All of Smith County is in U.S. House District 1, Texas Senate District 1 and SBOE District 9; Texas House District 5 or 6 depends on where you live
2026 General Election · 2-year term

U.S. Representative District 1

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Texas's 1st Congressional District in East Texas. House members vote on federal laws and must start all tax and spending bills.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Member, State Board of Education, District 9

One of 15 members of the Texas State Board of Education, which sets curriculum standards, approves instructional materials and oversees the Permanent School Fund.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Texas Senate District 1

A member of the Texas Senate for one of 31 state senate districts. State senators write and vote on Texas laws and the state budget.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

Texas House District 5

A member of the Texas House of Representatives for one of 150 districts. State representatives write and vote on Texas laws and the state budget.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

Texas House District 6

A member of the Texas House of Representatives for one of 150 districts. State representatives write and vote on Texas laws and the state budget.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

Chief Justice, 12th Court of Appeals

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

Leads the Twelfth Court of Appeals in Tyler, which hears appeals from trial courts in Smith and other East Texas counties.

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2026 General Election · Remainder of an unexpired term

Justice, 12th Court of Appeals, Place 3 (Unexpired Term)

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on the Twelfth Court of Appeals in Tyler, which hears appeals from trial courts in Smith and other East Texas counties.

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Smith County

Countywide offices plus commissioner and justice of the peace seats by precinct
2026 General Election · 4-year term

Smith County District Judge, 241st Judicial District

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

Presides over a state district court in Smith County. District courts hear felony criminal cases, major civil lawsuits, and family cases such as divorce and custody.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Smith County District Judge, 321st Judicial District

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

Presides over a state district court in Smith County. District courts hear felony criminal cases, major civil lawsuits, and family cases such as divorce and custody.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Smith County Criminal District Attorney

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

Prosecutes criminal cases in Smith County and represents the county in civil matters.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Smith County County Judge

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

Presides over the Smith County Commissioners Court, which sets the county budget and tax rate, and serves as the county's chief executive and emergency management director.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Smith County Judge, County Court at Law No. 1

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

Presides over a Smith County court at law, which hears misdemeanor criminal cases, smaller civil cases and some family and probate matters.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Smith County Judge, County Court at Law No. 2

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

Presides over a Smith County court at law, which hears misdemeanor criminal cases, smaller civil cases and some family and probate matters.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Smith County Judge, County Court at Law No. 3

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

Presides over a Smith County court at law, which hears misdemeanor criminal cases, smaller civil cases and some family and probate matters.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Smith County District Clerk

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

Keeps the records of Smith County's district courts and manages jury selection.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Smith County County Clerk

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

Keeps Smith County's public records, including property records, marriage licenses and county court records.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Smith County County Treasurer

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

Receives and pays out Smith County's money and keeps its financial records.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Smith County Commissioner, Precinct 2

One of four precinct members of the Smith County Commissioners Court, which sets the county budget and tax rate and oversees county roads. Only voters in this precinct vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Smith County Commissioner, Precinct 4

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

One of four precinct members of the Smith County Commissioners Court, which sets the county budget and tax rate and oversees county roads. Only voters in this precinct vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Smith County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

Hears small claims, evictions, traffic tickets and other minor cases in this precinct. Only voters in this precinct vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Smith County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

Hears small claims, evictions, traffic tickets and other minor cases in this precinct. Only voters in this precinct vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Smith County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

Hears small claims, evictions, traffic tickets and other minor cases in this precinct. Only voters in this precinct vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Smith County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

Hears small claims, evictions, traffic tickets and other minor cases in this precinct. Only voters in this precinct vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Smith County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

Hears small claims, evictions, traffic tickets and other minor cases in this precinct. Only voters in this precinct vote in this race.

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Special Districts and City of Arp

Nonpartisan; only in the district or city listed
2026 General Election

Smith County Emergency Services District No. 1, Commissioner, Place 2

A commissioner of a Smith County emergency services district, which funds fire protection and emergency medical services in its area. The race is nonpartisan. Only voters in the district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Smith County Emergency Services District No. 1, Commissioner, Place 3

A commissioner of a Smith County emergency services district, which funds fire protection and emergency medical services in its area. The race is nonpartisan. Only voters in the district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Smith County Emergency Services District No. 1, Commissioner, Place 5

A commissioner of a Smith County emergency services district, which funds fire protection and emergency medical services in its area. The race is nonpartisan. Only voters in the district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Smith County Emergency Services District No. 2, Commissioner, Place 5

A commissioner of a Smith County emergency services district, which funds fire protection and emergency medical services in its area. The race is nonpartisan. Only voters in the district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · Remainder of an unexpired term

City of Arp, City Council (Unexpired Term)

Seats on the City of Arp council, filled in a special election. Vote for up to three. Only City of Arp voters vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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Ballot Questions

There are no statewide or Smith County propositions on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot. The ballot includes two Smith County emergency services district elections and a City of Arp special election.

Source: official referendum list.

Where and When to Vote

Early voting

Monday, Oct. 19, to Friday, Oct. 30. Oct. 19 to 23: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 24: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 25: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Oct. 26 to 30: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Any Smith County voter may use any early voting location. On Election Day, Smith County uses countywide vote centers, so you can vote at any of the 35 centers.

  • The HUB (main location)
    304 E. Ferguson Street, Tyler, TX 75702 · Map
  • Heritage Building
    1900 Bellwood Road, Tyler, TX 75701 · Map
  • Lindale Kinzie Community Center
    912 Mt. Sylvan St., Lindale, TX 75771 · Map
  • Noonday Community Center
    16662 CR 196, Tyler, TX 75703 · Map
  • Whitehouse City Center
    109 E. Main Street, Whitehouse, TX 75791 · Map

Source: Smith County Elections, current election information.

Election Day vote centers

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at any of the 35 Smith County vote centers below.

  • Arp Community Center
    108 E. Longview St., Arp, TX 75750 · Map
  • Bell Elementary School
    1409 E. Hankerson St., Tyler, TX 75701 · Map
  • Bethel Bible Church
    17121 Hwy 69 S, Tyler, TX 75703 · Map
  • Cameron J Jarvis Library
    102 S. Georgia St., Troup, TX 75789 · Map
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  • Chapel Hill Fire Department
    13801 CR 220, Tyler, TX 75707 · Map
  • Clarkston Elementary School
    2915 Williamsburg Dr., Tyler, TX 75701 · Map
  • Cross Brand Cowboy Church
    11915 FM 2015, Tyler, TX 75708 · Map
  • First Christian Church, Christian Life Center
    4202 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75701 · Map
  • Flint Baptist Church
    11131 FM 2868 W, Flint, TX 75762 · Map
  • Garden Valley Baptist Church
    17816 CR 442, Lindale, TX 75771 · Map
  • Glass Recreation Center
    501 W. 32nd St., Tyler, TX 75702 · Map
  • Greater Life Church
    2751 FM 344 E., Bullard, TX 75757 · Map
  • Gresham Redemption Church
    16844 CR 165, Tyler, TX 75703 · Map
  • Heritage Building
    1900 Bellwood Rd., Tyler, TX 75701 · Map
  • Hideaway Members Svcs Building
    101 Hide-A-Way Ln, Hideaway, TX 75771 · Map
  • Hill Creek Baptist Church
    14749 Hwy 110 S, Whitehouse, TX 75791 · Map
  • The HUB (main location)
    304 E. Ferguson St., Tyler, TX 75702 · Map
  • Jones-Boshears Elementary School
    3450 Chandler Hwy, Tyler, TX 75702 · Map
  • Lanes Chapel Methodist Church, Family Center
    8720 Old Jacksonville Hwy, Tyler, TX 75703 · Map
  • Lindale Kinzie Community Center
    912 Mt. Sylvan St., Lindale, TX 75771 · Map
  • New Harmony Baptist Church
    10251 FM 724, Tyler, TX 75704 · Map
  • Noonday Community Center
    16662 CR 196, Tyler, TX 75703 · Map
  • Old Tyler Airport
    150 Airport Dr., Tyler, TX 75704 · Map
  • Red Springs Fire Department
    16759 FM 14, Tyler, TX 75706 · Map
  • Rose Heights-Lindale
    12465 FM 16, Lindale, TX 75771 · Map
  • Shiloh Road Church of Christ
    1801 Shiloh Rd., Tyler, TX 75703 · Map
  • St. Louis Baptist Church
    4000 Frankston Hwy., Tyler, TX 75701 · Map
  • St. Violet Baptist Church
    14129 FM 2767, Tyler, TX 75708 · Map
  • Starrville Church of the Living God
    18396 Hwy 271, Winona, TX 75792 · Map
  • Swan Wood Springs Methodist Church
    12005 US Hwy 69 N, Tyler, TX 75706 · Map
  • Three Lakes Middle School
    2445 Three Lakes Pkwy., Tyler, TX 75703 · Map
  • Tyler Junior College West Campus, RTDC Room 122
    1530 SSW Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701 · Map
  • Tyler Senior Center
    1915 Garden Valley Rd., Tyler, TX 75702 · Map
  • Whitehouse City Center
    109 E. Main Street, Whitehouse, TX 75791 · Map
  • Winona Community Center
    520 Dallas St., Winona, TX 75792 · Map

Registration deadlines

  • The registration deadline was Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. Texas does not have same-day registration.
  • Check that you are registered at the Texas Secretary of State's voter lookup.

Vote by mail

  • Mail ballots are for voters 65 or older, voters with a disability, voters who will be out of the county, and certain other voters. The application must be received (not postmarked) by Friday, Oct. 23.
  • Return your ballot postmarked by 7 p.m. on Election Day; it must arrive by Wednesday, Nov. 4.

Bring one of these seven photo IDs

  • Texas driver's license (DPS)
  • Texas Election Identification Certificate (DPS)
  • Texas personal identification card (DPS)
  • Texas handgun license (DPS)
  • U.S. military identification card with your photo
  • U.S. citizenship certificate with your photo
  • U.S. passport (book or card)

Your ID may be expired up to four years (any length of time if you are 70 or older). If you do not have one and cannot reasonably get one, you can sign a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and show another document such as a voter registration certificate, utility bill or bank statement.

Official links

Smith County Elections Administration: 903-590-4777, 302 E. Ferguson Street, Tyler, TX 75702.

Sources

Candidates appear as listed on the official candidate list; write-in candidates are not shown. Party labels are those on the ballot. Checked Oct. 5, 2026.

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