Primary elections will take place on March 3, with early voting beginning on Feb. 17 and ending on Feb. 27. Despite historically low voting rates in primaries across Texas, this year’s early voting turnout is higher than in previous primaries.

On Election Day, Tuesday, March 3, polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. This will be the last day to cast your vote in the 2026 primary election. Don’t be discouraged by long lines; as long as you are in line by 7 p.m., you can cast your vote.

Early voting is here, and Texas law gives voters clear protections. Here’s what poll workers can and can’t do during elections.

Texans have from Feb. 17-27 to vote early in dozens of races on the March primary ballot. Primary election day is March 3.

In the gubernatorial race, incumbent Greg Abbott and Democratic hopeful Gina Hinojosa, both energize voters, focusing on Texas's future as early voting begins.

The county GOP will use machines to tally early voting results but still plans to hand-count ballots cast on Election Day.

A sweeping voting bill could change how Texans register to vote before the midterm elections. Here's a breakdown of what's in the SAVE Act.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke to media in Austin Tuesday morning after voting early in the state's primary election.