Texas early voting for the 2026 US midterm elections runs October 19 to October 30, and many counties offer weekend hours, so check your county now

Texas voters will have many opportunities to cast their ballots ahead of the 2026 U.S. mid-term elections. Early voting starts late October, and Election Day is Nov. 3. Voters are encouraged to check their county’s voting details before heading to the polls.

When is early voting in Texas?

Early voting in Texas starts on Monday, Oct. 19, and continues through Friday, Oct. 30. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Millions of Texans will vote in the Nov. 3, 2026, general elections. The ballot will have the U.S. Senate race along with statewide contests for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.


Candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives will also appear on ballots. Depending on where they reside, some voters will also vote in Texas Senate and Texas House races, as well as county, city and school district elections.

Early voting hours vary by county

Early voting hours are typically 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. However, some counties have longer hours on specific days.

Travis County, for example, has extended voting hours until 10 p.m. on some days. Weekend early voting hours vary from county to county.

Voters are encouraged to verify their county's schedule before visiting a polling location.

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Travis County locations open until 10 p.m.

Seven Travis County polling locations will continue to be open until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30, the final two days of early voting.

The locations are:

• Ben Hur Shrine Center: 7811 Rockwood Lane, Austin
• Lakeway Activity Center: 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway
• Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex: 1156 Hargrave St., Austin
• Pflugerville ISD Rock Gym: 702 W. Pecan St., Pflugerville
• Randalls Brodie: 9911 Brodie Lane, Austin
• Travis County Clerk: 5501 Airport Blvd., Austin
• UT Texas Union: 2308 Whitis Ave., Austin

What races will be on the ballot?

Every Texas voter will watch many statewide races on the ballot, that includes contests for U.S. Senate, governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.

The ballot will also include U.S. House candidates. Some voters will additionally see races for the Texas Senate and Texas House, alongside local county, city and school district contests.

Where can voters find candidate information?

The non-partisan League of Women Voters has a voter guide available, which includes responses from candidates.

Voters can also use Vote411.org to find a personalized ballot and candidate details.

What identification is required?

Under Texas law, voters are needed to bring identification when voting. The accepted forms of identification listed in the provided details are:

• Texas Driver License (TDL)
• Texas Election Identification Certificate
• Texas Personal Identification Card
• Texas Handgun License
• U.S. Military Identification Card containing the person’s photograph
• U.S. Citizenship Certificate containing the person’s photograph
• U.S. Passport

Important 2026 election dates

Voters should keep the following dates in mind:

• Monday, Oct. 5: Last day to register to vote.
• Monday, Oct. 19: Early voting starts.
• Friday, Oct. 23: Last day to apply to vote by mail.
• Friday, Oct. 30: Early voting concludes.
• Tuesday, Nov. 3: Election Day.

Source: KXAN