HOUSTON – On Monday, Oct. 19, the polls will open in Texas for early voting in the Nov. 3 midterm election. Texans will be deciding on federal, state, and local offices.
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Early voting runs from Oct. 19 to Oct. 30. Hours at the polls for early voting vary by county and precincts.
We’ve listed early voting locations registered voters can go to in their county.
Texas polling locations
In many Texas counties, you can vote at any polling location in your county of registration. However, some counties require you to vote at specific locations based on your precinct.
To double-check in your specific county, visit the Am I Registered portal on the Secretary of State’s website. It will list your precinct, county, and where you can vote during early voting and on Election Day. You can also click on your county below.
Houston, Southeast Texas early voting locations
- Austin County polling locations
- Brazoria County polling locations
- Chambers County polling locations
- Colorado County polling locations
- Fort Bend County polling locations
- Harris County polling locations
- Jackson County polling locations
- Montgomery County polling locations
- Polk County polling locations
- Waller County polling locations
- Walker County polling locations
- Wharton County polling locations
What’s on my ballot?
All Texans will be able to vote in federal, state, and local elections. You can view your sample ballots for your county below:
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Am I registered to vote?
The easiest way to check your voter registration status is to head to the Secretary of State’s website.
The Am I Registered portal on the website lets you submit your identifying information, like a Texas Driver’s License number, birthday, or county and zip code.
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You will find out instantly if you’re registered to vote. The portal will also give you your polling locations.
In order to vote in the November 3, 2026 election, you must have been registered by Oct. 5, 2026.
Do I need an ID to vote?
In order to vote in person, Texas voters will be asked to present an acceptable form of photo ID. Here is a list of the acceptable forms of photo ID:
- Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
- Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS
- Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS
- Texas Handgun License issued by DPS
- United States Military Identification Card containing the person’s photograph
- United States Citizenship Certificate containing the person’s photograph
- United States Passport (book or card)
Here is a list of the supporting forms of ID that can be presented if the voter does not possess an acceptable form of photo identification and cannot reasonably obtain one:
- Copy or original of a government document that shows the voter’s name and address, including the voter’s voter registration certificate
- Copy of or original current utility bill
- Copy of or original bank statement
- Copy of or original government check
- Copy of or original paycheck
- Copy of or original of (a) a certified domestic (from a U.S. state or territory) birth certificate or (b) a document confirming birth admissible in a court of law which establishes the voter’s identity (which may include a foreign birth document)
Can you vote with an expired ID?
If you have a form of acceptable photo ID and are between the ages of 18 and 69, your ID must be current or expired for no more than 4 years to qualify to vote.
For voters 70 and older, your photo ID can be expired for any length of time if the identification is otherwise okay.
How to report voting issues
If you have problems or questions, you can call the Secretary of State’s toll-free election hotline at 1-800-252-VOTE (8683) or email [email protected].
To file a formal complaint,. It can be submitted by mail, fax, or email.
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