Texas 2026 races | Vote Book

Phones at the polls: Texas law bars using cellphones, tablets, smart watches and similar devices in the room where voting is taking place (Tex. Elec. Code § 61.014). You may not be able to look things up on your phone while you vote, so consider printing a cheat sheet with the Print my ballot button on any race or county page. Paper notes are generally allowed; ask your election office if unsure. Source: Texas Secretary of State, Election Advisory 2026-26 (accessed Oct 20, 2026) · NCSL, Secrecy of the Ballot and Ballot Selfies (accessed Oct 20, 2026)

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How to vote in Texas

General election: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. Dates below are for that election, from official state election sources; rules can change, so confirm with the linked source.

Registration deadline: Register by Oct 5 (postmarked or received). Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Early voting: Early in-person voting Oct 19–30 at any early-voting location in your county. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Absentee / mail voting: Ballot-by-mail applications (for eligible voters) must be received by Oct 23. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Voter ID: Bring one of seven acceptable photo IDs (e.g., Texas driver license, Texas personal ID, election ID certificate, handgun license, U.S. passport, military ID, citizenship certificate). Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Find your polling place / sample ballot: Official voter lookup (check registration; many states also show your polling place and sample ballot here) · Official state election website (links from the state lists on vote.gov; accessed Oct 16, 2026)

On your ballot

All 254 Texas counties

Local and district races for every county, with sources.

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U.S. Senate (open seat)

Ken Paxton (R) vs. James Talarico (D) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Governor (Greg Abbott running again)

Greg Abbott (R) vs. Gina Hinojosa (D) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Candidate profiles

Every candidate we list for Texas's statewide races, with background, positions and votes.

U.S. Senate

Ken PaxtonRepublican James TalaricoDemocratic Ted BrownLibertarian

Governor

Greg AbbottRepublican · Incumbent Gina HinojosaDemocratic Pat DixonLibertarian

Local and district races: every Texas county. U.S. House races are not yet listed for Texas.

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