Texas voters have two weeks to cast ballots before November 3

Texas voters can now cast ballots for the 2026 midterm election before the final day. Early voting begins on Monday, October 19, and runs through October 30. This period allows residents to vote in advance of Election Day, which falls on November 3.

The election includes a contest for the Texas governorship and a U.S. Senate race described as fiercely contested. Local elections in Bexar County are also on the ballot. These include positions on the county appraisal district and various education races. Voters in the region will also decide on specific school finance issues.

Voters are advised to check their registration status before visiting a polling place. The process involves confirming registration upon arrival, making selections, and printing a paper ballot. The final step requires inserting the ballot into a tabulator machine. The League of Women Voters provided a voting machine for demonstration purposes to help illustrate this procedure.

Local news outlets have published guides to help voters navigate the process. One such guide, available in both English and Spanish, details the steps from entering the building to casting the vote. It also helps readers locate their specific sample ballot. A comprehensive voter guide introduces the candidates running for office in November.

The early voting period spans twelve days. Voters may choose from multiple locations to cast their ballots. This window provides a buffer before the single-day voting event on November 3.

The 2026 midterm election features contests at the state, federal, and local levels. In Bexar County, the ballot includes specific items related to school funding and local administrative roles. The availability of multilingual resources aims to assist new and returning voters in the region.