{"id":167532,"date":"2026-02-17T02:21:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T02:21:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/167532\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T02:21:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T02:21:16","slug":"your-guide-to-the-texas-super-tuesday-primary-early-voting-and-id","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/167532\/","title":{"rendered":"Your guide to the Texas Super Tuesday primary, early voting and ID"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In one week, voters across Texas will get their first opportunity to weigh in on the Super Tuesday primary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The primary election weeds the field of Democratic and Republican candidates down to one from each party who will appear on the November General Election ballot.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Early voters cast their ballot at the Basset Place Mall ahead of the general election in El Paso, Texas on Nov. 1, 2024.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4315205328c3eabc7b4020876acb3e88.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Early voters cast their ballot at the Basset Place Mall ahead of the general election in El Paso, Texas on Nov. 1, 2024.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Along with a contentious U.S. Senate battle and the gubernatorial race, El Pasoans will pick their candidates for El Paso County Judge and two seats on the El Paso County Commissioners Court.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Here is some key information before voting begins next week.<\/p>\n<p>When does early voting start?<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The early voting period in El Paso kicks off Tuesday, Feb. 17, and runs through Friday, Feb. 27, giving voters 11 days to cast their ballots.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/running-texas-governor-2026-election-172900122.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Who is running for Texas governor in the 2026 election? See the list;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Who is running for Texas governor in the 2026 election? See the list<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Super Tuesday primary will take place Tuesday, March 3.<\/p>\n<p>Voting locations near me<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Early voting locations are open at various times. For a full list of times, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/epcountyvotes.com\/voter-information\/early-voting-locations\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:El Paso County Elections Department website;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">El Paso County Elections Department website<\/a>. Registered voters can cast a ballot at any of the following 39 early voting locations across El Paso County:<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Agua Dulce Community Center, 15371 Kentwood Ave., Classroom B<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Arlington Park Shelter, 10350 Pasadena Cir., Main Room<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Bassett Place, 6101 Gateway West, next to Claire&#8217;s<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Bowling Family YMCA, 5509 Will Ruth Ave., Vita Room<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Canutillo Nutrition Center, 7351 Bosque Road, Exercise Room<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Chayo Apodaca Community Center, 341 N. Moon Road, Community Center<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">City of San Elizario Municipal Court, 12004 Socorro Road Suite B, Council Chambers<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Clint Junior High School, 12625 Alameda Ave., Library Conference Room<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Commissioner&#8217;s Corner, 10700 Montana Ave., Community Room<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Dorris Van Doren Library, 551 Redd Road, Multipurpose Room<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">EPCC Administrative Services Center, 9050 Viscount Blvd., A-Building Foyer<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">EPCC Transmountain Campus, 9570 Gateway North Blvd., Room 1704<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">El Paso County Eastside Annex, 2350 George Dieter Drive, Community Room<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">El Paso County Northwest Annex, 435 E. Vinton Road, Community Room<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Enrique Moreno County Courthouse, 500 E. San Antonio Ave., Third Floor, Back Lobby<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Esperanza Acosta Moreno Library, 12480 Pebble Hills Blvd., Meeting Room<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Fabens Community Center, 201 NE Camp St., Pool Room<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Gary del Palacio Recreation Center, 3001 Parkwood St., Multipurpose Room<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Gonzalez Place, 4101 Rich Beem Blvd., Community Room, Classroom<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Kennedy Brothers Memorial Recreation Center, 400 S Zaragoza Road, Kennedy Gym<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">La Fe Montana Vista Community Center, 14618 Greg Drive, Auditorium<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Marty Robbins Recreation Center, 11620 Vista Del Sol Drive, Lobby<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Memorial Park Senior Citizen Center, 1800 Byron St., Classroom<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Mountain View-Rae Gilmore Recreation Center, 8501 Diana Drive, Classroom<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Nations Tobin Sports Center, 8831 Railroad Drive, Small Rink<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Officer David Ortiz Recreation Center, 563 N. Carolina Drive, Classroom A<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Oz Glaze Senior Center, 13969 Veny Webb St., Main Dining Area<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Pebble Hills High School, 14400 Pebble Hills Blvd., Auditorium Foyer<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">SISD District Service Center, 12440 Rojas Drive, TSC Library<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">South El Paso Senior Center, 600 S. Ochoa St., Classroom<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Shoppes at Solana, 750 Sunland Park Drive, by the Food Court, next to Book Nook<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">UTEP-Union Building East, 351 W. University Ave., River View Room 102H<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">W.E. Neill Community Center, 19210 Cobb Ave., Library<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Wayne Thornton Community Center at Grandview, 3134 Jefferson Ave., Classroom<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Wellington Chew Senior Center, 4430 Maxwell Ave., Classroom<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Western Technical College, 9451 Diana Drive, Classroom<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">YWCA-Central, 1600 Brown St. Bldg. A, Program Offices<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">YWCA-West, 313 Bartlett Drive, Program Offices<\/p>\n<p>Am I registered to vote in the 2026 election?<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Voters in El Paso County can check their registration status and eligibility online through the El Paso County Elections Department&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/epcountyvotes.com\/voter-information\/dashboard\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Voter Dashboard;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Voter Dashboard<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/texas-senate-race-running-senate-195806802.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Texas Senate race: Who is running for Senate in Texas 2026? See list;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Texas Senate race: Who is running for Senate in Texas 2026? See list<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">To access the dashboard, voters must provide their first and last name and date of birth or their Voter Unique Identifier (VUID).<\/p>\n<p>Who&#8217;s on the ballot? Check sample ballots<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sample ballots for the Democratic and Republican parties are available online at the <a href=\"https:\/\/epcountyvotes.com\/voter-information\/current-election\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:El Paso County Elections Department website;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">El Paso County Elections Department website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Personalized ballots specific to local district races, such as Commissioners Court or Justice of the Peace positions, can be accessed via the Department&#8217;s Voter Dashboard.<\/p>\n<p>Forms of ID needed to vote<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Voters will need one of the following seven forms of photo identification to cast a ballot in the primary:<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Texas Election Identification Certificate<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Texas Personal Identification Card<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">United States Military Identification Card containing the person\u2019s photograph<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">United States Citizenship Certificate\/Certificate of Naturalization containing the person\u2019s photograph<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">United States Passport (book or card)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Voters who do not have or cannot reasonably obtain one of the accepted forms of photo identification can complete a Reasonable Impediment Declaration at the voting site and provide one of the following supporting documents:<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A government document that shows your name and an address, including your Voter Registration Certificate<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A certified domestic (from a U.S. state or territory) birth certificate or a document confirming birth, admissible in a court of law, which establishes your identity (which may include a foreign birth document)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Adam Powell covers government and politics for the El Paso Times and can be reached via email at apowell@elpasotimes.com.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elpasotimes.com\/story\/news\/politics\/elections\/2026\/02\/16\/el-paso-super-tuesday-primary-early-voting-guide-for-texas\/88606685007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:El Paso Texas Super Tuesday primary: Early voting, ID, sample ballots;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">El Paso Texas Super Tuesday primary: Early voting, ID, sample ballots<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In one week, voters across Texas 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