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How to vote
HARRIS COUNTY · 2026 GENERAL ELECTION
Houston, your
moment is
November 3.
Vote Houston, a trusted source for nonpartisan voter education and election information for the Houston community.
Everything leads up to Election Day. Don't miss a deadline.
NOV 3 2026
TUESDAY
ELECTION DAY
Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bring a valid photo ID. If you're in
line by 7 p.m., you can vote.
OCT 52026
MONDAY
Last day to register to vote
Last day to register for the
November election.
OCT 232026
FRIDAY
Last day to apply for a ballot by mail
Applications must be received, not just postmarked, by Oct. 23.
OCT 192026
MONDAY
First day of early
voting
Vote in person at any countywide
location.
OCT 302026
FRIDAY
Last day of early
voting
Final day to vote before Election
Day.
Three steps to a counted
vote.
1
Register
Confirm you’re registered at your current address by October 5.
2
Make a plan
Pick a day — early voting or Election Day — and a location.
3
Bring ID
Bring one of Texas’ seven accepted forms of photo ID.
7am–7pm
POLLS ARE OPEN ON ELECTION DAY
Nonpartisan. We don't tell you who to vote for — just when, where, and how.
VOTE HOUSTON
A nonpartisan voter-information project for Harris County. Dates reflect the November 3, 2026 general election. Always confirm details with your county elections office.
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