Important Election Dates from the Texas Secretary of State

 

Important 2026 Election Dates FROM this site:

https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/important-election-dates.shtml#2026

**These dates are subject to changes from the 2025 legislative session**
Longer calendars are on the Conducting Your Elections pages when available.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - Primary Election
First day to file for a place on the Primary ballot for precinct chair candidates.	Tuesday, September 9, 2025
First day to file for all other candidates for offices that are regularly scheduled to be on the Primary ballot; first day for independent candidates to file declaration of intent.	Saturday, November 8, 2025
Filing deadline for primary candidates; filing deadline for independent candidates to file declaration of intent.	Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
First day to apply for a ballot by mail using Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM) or Federal Postcard Application (FPCA).	Thursday, January 1, 2026*  *First day to file does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday. An “Annual ABBM” or FPCA for a January or February 2026 election may be filed earlier, but not earlier than the 60th day before the date of the January or February election.
Last Day to Register to Vote	Monday, February 2, 2026
First Day of Early Voting	Tuesday, February 17, 2026* *First business day after President's Day
Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked)	Friday, February 20, 2026
Last Day of Early Voting	Friday, February 27, 2026
Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail	Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, March 4, 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

Saturday, May 2, 2026 – Uniform Election Date (Limited)
Authority Conducting Elections	Local Non-County Political Subdivisions (County-ordered elections may not be held on this date. County Election Official may, but is not required to, contract to provide election services to political subdivisions holding elections on this date.)