Election: 2026 Primary Election (to choose party nominees for the general election)
Early voting runs:
Tuesday, February 17 – Friday, February 27, 2026 (in-person).
Typical Early Voting Hours
According to local election info:
Feb 17–20: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Feb 21: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Feb 22: Noon–6 p.m.
Feb 23–27: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
On Election Day (Tuesday, March 3, 2026), polls will be open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. but voters must cast ballots at their assigned precinct on that day (unlike early voting where you can go to any countywide location).
What You Are Voting For
This upcoming March 3, 2026 Primary Election is a party primary, meaning you will be choosing which candidates from a political party will appear on the November general election ballot. It includes:
Federal Offices
U.S. Senate (Republican and Democratic primaries)
U.S. House of Representatives seats for districts that include Dallas County
State Offices
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Attorney General
State Legislature (Texas House & Senate)
State judicial positions (e.g., state Supreme Court, appellate courts)
Local Races
Some county, municipal, or local party positions may also appear depending on your ballot
There may also be party-specific propositions or questions (e.g., local GOP or Democratic party decisions), and sample ballots can vary by precinct.
Election: 2026 Primary Election (to choose party nominees for the general election)
Early voting runs:
Typical Early Voting Hours
What You Are Voting For
