Voting in Texas
U.S. Senate and Governor
Statewide races every Texas voter sees. Candidates are listed in the order of the official source, with party as printed.
U.S. Senate
- Ken Paxton · Republican
- James Talarico · Democratic
- Ted Brown · Libertarian
Governor
- Greg AbbottIncumbent · Republican
- Gina Hinojosa · Democratic
- Pat Dixon · Libertarian
Source: Texas Secretary of State, Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election (certified Aug. 28, 2026). Write-in candidates not shown. Your county's sample ballot has every race.
Full ballots on Voting On
Every Texas county has a page with its state, district and county races. Bexar County has the full ballot with propositions and My Ballot. Pick any county on the map.
Key facts for Nov. 3
Register to vote
Register by Monday, Oct. 5 (30 days before Election Day). Mailed applications must be postmarked by Oct. 5.
Online registration is not available for new voters.
Vote early in person
In person Monday, Oct. 19 to Friday, Oct. 30 at any early voting site in your county. Any registered voter.
Election Day
Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time (most of the state is Central; far west Texas is Mountain).
Vote by mail
Who: Only voters with an approved reason (excuse required): age 65 or older, sick or disabled, away from county, expecting to give birth near Election Day, or confined in jail.
Request by: Application must be received (not postmarked) by Friday, Oct. 23.
Return by: Received by 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, or postmarked by 7 p.m. Nov. 3 and received by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4.
ID to vote in person
Photo ID required: TX driver license, TX Election ID Certificate, TX ID card, TX handgun license, U.S. military ID, U.S. citizenship certificate with photo, or U.S. passport. May be expired up to 4 years (any length if 70 or older). Without one, sign a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and show a supporting document.
Note: No full online registration: the online form must be printed and mailed to the county registrar. Movers and name changes can update online through Texas.gov.
From the Texas Secretary of State, Elections Division and other official state sources, checked Oct 7, 2026. Rules can change; the official office has the final word. Only eligible, registered voters may vote.
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