Texans head to the polls March 3 for the 2026 primary elections, deciding party nominees for major federal, statewide and legislative offices ahead of November’s general election.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Early voting<\/p>\n
Early voting runs Feb. 17\u201327, with potential runoffs set for May 26 if no candidate secures a majority. From U.S. Senate and House races to contests for Governor, Attorney General and seats on the state’s highest courts. The Secretary of State says there are 18.7 million registered voters in Texas for the March 3 primary. <\/p>\n
Upset wins and competitive runoffs<\/p>\n
Upset wins in special elections have energized both parties \u2014 Democrats recently won a state Senate seat in a GOP majority area<\/a> after congressional maps were redrawn in 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n Democrats’ victories in special U.S. House<\/a> elections are narrowing the GOP<\/a> majority and shaping party strategies heading into March 3.<\/p>\n What this means for voters<\/p>\n Voter turnout and choices now could shape state and national political balance.<\/p>\n What Texas voters are picking<\/p>\n Federal<\/p>\n U.S. Senate\u00a0<\/p>\n State<\/p>\n In the primaries, Texans will vote on nominees for major state offices, including:<\/p>\n Texas Governor: Incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott<\/a> (R), Pete “Doc” Chambers<\/a> (R); Gina Hinojosa<\/a> (D), Chris Bell<\/a> (D), Bobby Cole<\/a> (D)Lieutenant Governor: Incumbent Dan Patrick<\/a> (R),\u00a0Marcos Velez<\/a> (D),\u00a0Vikki Goodwin<\/a> (D)Attorney General: Mayes Middleton<\/a> (R), Chip Roy<\/a> (R), Joan Huffman<\/a> (R), Aaran Reitz<\/a> (R); Joe Jaworski<\/a> (D), Nathan Johnson<\/a> (D), Tony Box<\/a> (D)Commissioner of Agriculture: Incumbent Sid Miller<\/a> (R), Nate Sheets<\/a> (R),\u00a0 Clayton Tucker<\/a> (D),\u00a033rd Congressional District\u00a0(newly drawn district in Dallas County): Former Congressman\u00a0Colin Allred<\/a>\u00a0(D),\u00a0Congresswoman Julie Johnson<\/a>\u00a0(D),\u00a0Carlos Quintanilla<\/a>\u00a0(D),\u00a0Zeeshan Hafeez<\/a>\u00a0(D), Patrick Gillespie<\/a> (R), Monte Mitchell <\/a>(R), Kurt Schwab<\/a> (R), John Sims<\/a> (R)30th Congressional District: Barbara Mallory Caraway<\/a> (D), Frederick Haynes III<\/a> (D), Rodney LaBruce<\/a> (D), Everett Jackson<\/a> (R), Nils B. Walker<\/a> (R), Sholdon Daniels <\/a>(R), Gregorio H. Heise <\/a>(R)Railroad Commissioner: James Wright (R), Katherine Culbert (R), Hawk Dunlap (R), Bo French (R), James Matlock (R)Comptroller of Public Accounts: Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock (R), Don Huffines (R), Chritsi Craddock (R), Sarah Eckhardt (D),\u00a0Commissioner of General Land Office: Incumbent Dawn Buckingham (R),\u00a0 Jose Loya (D), Benjamin Fllores (D)Four members of the Texas Supreme Court: Incumbent Kyle Hawkins (R), Jimmy Blacklock (R), James Sullivan (R), Brett Busby (R), Cory Carlyle (D), Maggie Ellis (D), Chari Kelly (D), Gordon Goodman (D), Kristi Hawkins (D), Gisela Triana (D)Three members of the Court of Criminal Appeals: Incumbent Kevin Yeary (R), Alison Fox (R), Lesli Fitzpatrick (R), Thomas Smith (R), Brent Coffee (R), John Messinger (R), Jennifer Balido (R), Okey Anyiam (D), Audrey Riley (D), Holly Taylor (D),Three members of the 15th Court of Appeals: Incumbent Scott Brister (R), Incumbent Scott Field (R), Incumbent Rachel Farris (R), Jerry Zimmerer (D), Tom Baker (D), Mark Meyer (D)What’s my Texas polling location?<\/p>\n One of the first steps to voting is knowing where to vote in your county. Here’s a look at how to find your polling location in Texas so you can cast your ballot in the primary.<\/p>\n Check your registration status and find your polling location by entering your details.Contact Your County Election Office: You can also contact your local county election office directly. They can provide you with information about your polling location and any other voting-related queries.Check Voter Registration Card: Your voter registration card, if you have one, typically includes your polling location.Check this information close to the election date, as polling locations can change.\u00a0What do you need to bring to vote in Texas?<\/p>\n To vote in Texas, you must present an acceptable form of photo identification. Acceptable forms of photo ID include:<\/p>\n Texas driver’s license (including a temporary license)Texas election identification certificateTexas handgun licenseTexas personal identification cardU.S. passportU.S. military identification cardAny other form of ID issued by the U.S. government that has your photo (e.g., a school identification card)<\/p>\n The name on your identification must match the name under which you are registered to vote.<\/p>\n