HOUSTON – Before you head to the polls for the November 3 election in Texas, you can see your sample ballot to find out what you will be voting on.
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Here’s what’s on the ballot in Harris County, plus what you need to take with you to the polls.
What’s on the ballot in Harris County?
In November, there are numerous federal, state and local elections including U.S. Senate, U.S. Representative for District 2, District 7, District 8, District 9, District 18, District 22, District 29, District 36, and District 38.
On the state level, races include Texas governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general, among many others.
On the local level, one of the biggest races is for Harris County Judge.
Two Harris County commissioner positions – Precinct 2 and 4 – are also on the ballot.
Another item on the ballot is the City of Houston’s Proposition A, which could change two major police policies for Houston voters, including making enforcement of low-level marijuana possession offenses among the Houston Police Department’s lowest priority. The proposition, if approved, would also ban Houston police from requesting or carrying out no-knock warrants.
Within other parts of the county, there are numerous city area items from mayoral positions to school bonds, among other races.
How to find your sample ballot
The elections also include several local positions that may appear on your ballot depending on where you live in the county. To find the sample ballot specific to your area, click here.
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Don’t live in Harris County? Click here for more Southeast Texas sample ballots.
When is early voting?
Early voting begins on Monday, October 19, 2026 and will end on Friday, October 30, 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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