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Election Resources

Important dates:

Last day to register to vote Monday, April 27, 2026
First day of early voting Monday, May 18, 2026
Last day to apply for a ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) Friday, May 15, 2026
Last day of early voting: Friday, May 22, 2026
Election Day Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Last day to receive a ballot by mail Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)4  

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Early Voting Locations

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    State Voting Resources

    Texas • U.S. Senate - GOP Primary Runoff

    98.99% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING

    > Paxton, Ken 886833 63.83%
      Cornyn, John 502538 36.17%

    Texas • Attorney General - GOP Primary Runoff

    98.98% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING

    > Middleton, Mayes 756482 55.24%
      Roy, Chip 612947 44.76%

    Texas • Attorney General - DEM Primary Runoff

    98.32% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING

    > Johnson, Nathan 333523 60.5%
      Jaworski, Joe 217718 39.5%

    Texas • Criminal Appeals Court - GOP Primary Runoff

    98.92% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING

    > Smith, Thomas 720050 58.08%
      Fox, Alison 519651 41.92%

    Texas • Lieutenant Governor - DEM Primary Runoff

    98.33% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING

    > Goodwin, Vikki 375969 67.77%
      Velez, Marcos 178841 32.23%

    Texas • Railroad Commissioner - GOP Primary Runoff

    98.97% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING

    > French, Bo 664425 50.56%
      Wright, Jim 649811 49.44%

    Texas • State House District 37 - DEM Primary Runoff

    0% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING

    > Ochoa, Oziel 4020 61.55%
      Cantu-Castle, Esmeralda 2511 38.45%

    Texas • State House District 40 - GOP Primary Runoff

    97.56% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING

    > Cabrera-Huff, Celeste 822 68.79%
      Gomez, Nehemias 373 31.21%

    Texas • State House District 41 - DEM Primary Runoff

    98.51% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING

    > Salinas, Julio 3365 55.53%
      Haddad, Victor 2695 44.47%

    Texas • State House District 41 - GOP Primary Runoff

    98.51% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING

    > Groves, Gary 2392 62.65%
      Sanchez, Sergio 1426 37.35%

    Cameron County • County Judge - DEM Primary Runoff

    % OF PRECINCTS REPORTING

    > Guerra, Esteban 10010 55.19%
      Trevino Jr., Eddie 8128 44.81%

    Cameron County • County Commissioner, Pct. 2 - DEM Primary Runoff

    % OF PRECINCTS REPORTING

    > Lucio, Joseph L. 3471 50.32%
      Lopez, Joey 3427 49.68%

    Cameron County • District Judge, 107th - DEM Primary Runoff

    % OF PRECINCTS REPORTING

    > Garza, Noe 10475 58.45%
      Garcia, Jr., Jesus T. 7446 41.55%

    Cameron County • Justice of the Peace Pct. 4 - DEM Primary Runoff

    % OF PRECINCTS REPORTING

    > Mendoza, Juan 1430 59.48%
      Fernandez, Gabriela "Gaby" 974 40.52%

    Election Stories

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    1 year ago Tuesday, November 05 2024 Nov 5, 2024 Tuesday, November 05, 2024 10:14:00 PM CST November 05, 2024 in News
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    1 year ago Tuesday, November 05 2024 Nov 5, 2024 Tuesday, November 05, 2024 9:14:00 PM CST November 05, 2024 in News
    " Donald Trump wins Texas’ 40 electoral votes " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan... More >>
    1 year ago Tuesday, November 05 2024 Nov 5, 2024 Tuesday, November 05, 2024 9:12:25 PM CST November 05, 2024 in News
    Early voting results show Manuel "Manny" Treviño in the leading in the race for Cameron County Sheriff, according to unofficial... More >>
    1 year ago Tuesday, November 05 2024 Nov 5, 2024 Tuesday, November 05, 2024 8:09:00 PM CST November 05, 2024 in News
    Early voting results show incumbent Congressman Vicente Gonzalez has a slight lead in the race for his District 34 seat,... More >>
    1 year ago Tuesday, November 05 2024 Nov 5, 2024 Tuesday, November 05, 2024 7:57:00 PM CST November 05, 2024 in News
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    1 year ago Tuesday, November 05 2024 Nov 5, 2024 Tuesday, November 05, 2024 7:35:00 PM CST November 05, 2024 in News
    Early voting results show incumbent Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz in the lead in the race for her District 15... More >>
    1 year ago Tuesday, November 05 2024 Nov 5, 2024 Tuesday, November 05, 2024 7:10:00 PM CST November 05, 2024 in News
    WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris notched early wins in reliably Republican and Democratic... More >>
    1 year ago Tuesday, November 05 2024 Nov 5, 2024 Tuesday, November 05, 2024 4:21:00 PM CST November 05, 2024 in News
    For many years, the Rio Grande Valley has been a Democratic strong-hold during Presidential elections. Over the years, a... More >>
    1 year ago Tuesday, November 05 2024 Nov 5, 2024 Tuesday, November 05, 2024 4:05:00 PM CST November 05, 2024 in News
    There are 109 polling sites open in Hidalgo County for Election Day. Registered Hidalgo County voters can go to... More >>
    1 year ago Tuesday, November 05 2024 Nov 5, 2024 Tuesday, November 05, 2024 1:32:00 PM CST November 05, 2024 in News
    Voters have been lining up since early Tuesday morning to cast their ballot in Hidalgo County at the start of... More >>
    1 year ago Tuesday, November 05 2024 Nov 5, 2024 Tuesday, November 05, 2024 12:52:00 PM CST November 05, 2024 in News
    Polls have been open across the Valley for Election Day since 7 a.m. Among those who have been turning... More >>
    1 year ago Tuesday, November 05 2024 Nov 5, 2024 Tuesday, November 05, 2024 12:33:00 PM CST November 05, 2024 in News
    The big day has arrived as people across the country take part in the 2024 Presidential Election. Voters across... More >>
    1 year ago Tuesday, November 05 2024 Nov 5, 2024 Tuesday, November 05, 2024 10:55:00 AM CST November 05, 2024 in News
    WASHINGTON (AP) — A presidential campaign marked by upheaval and rancor was finally headed for an Election Day finale, as... More >>
    1 year ago Tuesday, November 05 2024 Nov 5, 2024 Tuesday, November 05, 2024 10:22:00 AM CST November 05, 2024 in News
    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas faced his first election Tuesday since his indictment on bribery... More >>
    1 year ago Tuesday, November 05 2024 Nov 5, 2024 Tuesday, November 05, 2024 10:18:46 AM CST November 05, 2024 in News
    FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, of Texas, sought to fend off an underdog challenge Tuesday from... More >>
    1 year ago Tuesday, November 05 2024 Nov 5, 2024 Tuesday, November 05, 2024 10:17:52 AM CST November 05, 2024 in News
    Election departments across the Rio Grande Valley are preparing for tomorrow Election Day. In Cameron County, 68 polling locations... More >>
    1 year ago Monday, November 04 2024 Nov 4, 2024 Monday, November 04, 2024 10:30:00 PM CST November 04, 2024 in News
    Votes cast in San Benito’s charter election will not count, according to parties involved in a lawsuit filed against the... More >>
    1 year ago Monday, November 04 2024 Nov 4, 2024 Monday, November 04, 2024 9:41:00 PM CST November 04, 2024 in News
    In the 15th U.S. Congressional District, voters are deciding on whether to continue with Republican incumbent Monica De La Cruz,... More >>
    1 year ago Monday, November 04 2024 Nov 4, 2024 Monday, November 04, 2024 7:00:00 PM CST November 04, 2024 in News
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