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Texas voters will decide critical races across all levels of government in the 2026 midterm elections. With 97 races on AmericanElectionHQ's coverage list, Texans will choose their next Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and other statewide constitutional officers, while all 38 U.S. House seats are also on the ballot. The state's massive and diverse electorate—spanning major metropolitan areas like Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio alongside sprawling rural regions—makes Texas one of the nation's most closely watched electoral battlegrounds.
The 2026 cycle features competitive primaries across both major parties for key offices, reflecting ongoing debates about the state's political direction as Texas continues its rapid population growth and demographic evolution. Statewide races will test voter priorities on issues ranging from border security and economic development to education funding and infrastructure. With 13 statewide offices and 38 congressional districts in play, Texas offers one of the most comprehensive election landscapes in the country, providing voters an opportunity to shape representation at both state and federal levels for years to come.
Texas requires voters to be registered at least 30 days before an election. You can register online, by mail, or in person at your county voter registrar's office. Texas does not offer Election Day registration. Voters must present one of seven approved forms of photo ID when voting in person, including a Texas driver's license, Texas election identification certificate, Texas personal ID card, Texas handgun license, U.S. passport, U.S. military ID, or U.S. citizenship certificate with photo. If you don't have one of these IDs, you can sign a declaration explaining your reasonable impediment and provide supporting documentation.
Early voting in Texas is available for any reason during a designated period before Election Day, typically running for about two weeks with extended hours on some days. Mail-in (absentee) voting is available only to voters who are 65 or older, disabled, confined in jail but eligible to vote, or will be out of the county during the entire early voting period and on Election Day. Texas does not offer no-excuse mail-in voting for all voters. Polling places are assigned by county based on your registration address, and you can find your specific voting location through your county election administrator's website or the Texas Secretary of State.
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