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Election Resources

Important dates:

Last day to register to vote Monday, Oct. 5, 2026
First day of early voting Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
Last day to apply for a ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
Last day of early voting: Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Last day to receive a ballot by mail Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 (Election Day) at 7 p.m. if the carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 (next business day after Election Day) at 5 p.m. if the carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply.)

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    State Voting Resources

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    This article first appeared on The Texas Tribune . The Texas Tribune is a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs... More >>
    1 week ago Tuesday, October 13 2026 Oct 13, 2026 Tuesday, October 13, 2026 4:33:00 PM CDT October 13, 2026 in News
    Hidalgo County, TX (KRGV) — Hidalgo County voters will decide who leads the district attorney's office for the next four... More >>
    1 week ago Monday, October 12 2026 Oct 12, 2026 Monday, October 12, 2026 9:04:00 PM CDT October 12, 2026 in News
    McAllen, TX (KRGV) — Early voting starts Oct. 19, 2026, and some people in the Rio Grande Valley will cast... More >>
    1 week ago Friday, October 09 2026 Oct 9, 2026 Friday, October 09, 2026 10:03:00 PM CDT October 09, 2026 in News
    Hidalgo County, TX (KRGV) — The Hidalgo County Election Department says early voting starts Oct. 19 and Election Day is... More >>
    2 weeks ago Friday, October 09 2026 Oct 9, 2026 Friday, October 09, 2026 9:23:00 AM CDT October 09, 2026 in News
    This article first appeared on The Texas Tribune . The Texas Tribune is a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs... More >>
    2 weeks ago Thursday, October 08 2026 Oct 8, 2026 Thursday, October 08, 2026 10:29:33 AM CDT October 08, 2026 in News
    Brownsville, TX (KRGV) — Brownsville voters will decide on 15 charter amendments during the Nov. 3 midterm elections, and Cameron... More >>
    2 weeks ago Wednesday, October 07 2026 Oct 7, 2026 Wednesday, October 07, 2026 6:18:00 PM CDT October 07, 2026 in News
    South Padre Island, TX (KRGV) — Rita Hernandez won the special election for South Padre Island City Council Place 1,... More >>
    2 weeks ago Sunday, October 04 2026 Oct 4, 2026 Sunday, October 04, 2026 1:11:00 PM CDT October 04, 2026 in News
    This article first appeared on The Texas Tribune . The Texas Tribune is a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs... More >>
    3 weeks ago Thursday, October 01 2026 Oct 1, 2026 Thursday, October 01, 2026 5:14:00 PM CDT October 01, 2026 in News
    Edinburg, TX (KRGV) — Two Texas U.S. Senate candidates took part in separate forums in the Rio Grande Valley this... More >>
    3 weeks ago Thursday, October 01 2026 Oct 1, 2026 Thursday, October 01, 2026 1:59:00 PM CDT October 01, 2026 in News
    McAllen, TX (KRGV) — Millions of dollars are flooding into South Texas as political campaigns push to reach Rio Grande... More >>
    4 weeks ago Friday, September 25 2026 Sep 25, 2026 Friday, September 25, 2026 8:52:00 AM CDT September 25, 2026 in News
    WASHINGTON (AP) — Several of the nation's largest left-leaning voter engagement and racial justice organizations are facing steep funding shortfalls... More >>
    1 month ago Sunday, September 20 2026 Sep 20, 2026 Sunday, September 20, 2026 11:32:00 AM CDT September 20, 2026 in News
    The Rio Grande Valley has become a key political battleground heading into the November midterm elections, with three congressional races... More >>
    1 month ago Thursday, September 17 2026 Sep 17, 2026 Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:06:00 PM CDT September 17, 2026 in News
    Voters on South Padre Island are heading to the polls to fill a vacant city council seat. Early voting... More >>
    1 month ago Wednesday, September 16 2026 Sep 16, 2026 Wednesday, September 16, 2026 6:04:00 PM CDT September 16, 2026 in News
    As of March, more than 30,000 people in the Rio Grande Valley were on the state's "suspense list," according to... More >>
    1 month ago Tuesday, September 15 2026 Sep 15, 2026 Tuesday, September 15, 2026 9:52:00 AM CDT September 15, 2026 in News
    National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, Sept. 15. With the November general election approaching, Cameron County elections officials are... More >>
    1 month ago Monday, September 14 2026 Sep 14, 2026 Monday, September 14, 2026 6:04:00 PM CDT September 14, 2026 in News
    A judge has denied a request to keep Melody Saldana's name on the November ballot in Edcouch. Saldana sued... More >>
    1 month ago Monday, September 14 2026 Sep 14, 2026 Monday, September 14, 2026 11:35:00 AM CDT September 14, 2026 in News
    This article first appeared on The Texas Tribune . The Texas Tribune is a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs... More >>
    1 month ago Wednesday, September 09 2026 Sep 9, 2026 Wednesday, September 09, 2026 10:14:31 AM CDT September 09, 2026 in News
    Five candidates are running for three seats on the La Joya ISD school board, but the Texas Education Agency says... More >>
    1 month ago Monday, September 07 2026 Sep 7, 2026 Monday, September 07, 2026 12:34:00 PM CDT September 07, 2026 in News
    Three candidates running for office in Progreso face a lawsuit seeking to remove them from the November ballot. Mayor... More >>
    1 month ago Sunday, September 06 2026 Sep 6, 2026 Sunday, September 06, 2026 5:45:00 PM CDT September 06, 2026 in News
    The outcome of Texas’ gubernatorial race will determine the future of testing, school district takeovers and who oversees public education... More >>
    1 month ago Thursday, August 27 2026 Aug 27, 2026 Thursday, August 27, 2026 12:47:00 PM CDT August 27, 2026 in News
    The November election is opening up jobs in Hidalgo and Cameron counties. Hidalgo County alone is looking to hire... More >>
    2 months ago Friday, August 07 2026 Aug 7, 2026 Friday, August 07, 2026 9:51:00 AM CDT August 07, 2026 in News
    A former Texas Southmost College trustee is returning to the board after he won the majority of the vote in... More >>
    4 months ago Sunday, June 14 2026 Jun 14, 2026 Sunday, June 14, 2026 11:13:00 AM CDT June 14, 2026 in News