(HOUSTON, TX) — Early voting for the April 4 City of Houston Special Election to fill the vacant District C City Council seat will run from March 18 to 31. The elected candidate will serve the remainder of the term through January 1, 2028. Seven candidates are on the ballot to fill the position previously held by former Council Member Abbie Kamin. District C includes portions of the Heights, Washington Avenue, Montrose, Rice Village, and Meyerland.
“Special elections often see lower turnout, but the impact on the community is just as important. We encourage every eligible voter in District C to vote early or on Election Day,” said Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth. “Your participation matters in every election.”
Harris County will operate six early voting locations and 20 vote centers on Election Day. Voters can find a full list of locations and estimated wait times at HarrisVotes.com.
Early Voting
- Wed., March 18 – Sat., March 21 (7 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
- Sun., March 22 (Noon – 7 p.m.)
- Mon., March 23 – Sat., March 28 (7 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
- Sun., March 29 (Noon – 7 p.m.)
- Mon., March 30 – Tue., March 31 (7 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
Election Day
- Sat., April 4 (7 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
Acceptable Photo Identification
- TX Driver’s License (DPS)
- TX Election Identification Certificate (DPS)
- TX Personal Identification Card (DPS)
- TX Handgun License (DPS)
- U.S. Military ID with photo
- U.S. Citizenship Certificate with photo
- U.S. Passport (book or card)
Voting by Mail
- Application deadline: March 24, 2026
- Eligible voters include:
- Individuals 65 or older
- Voters who are sick or have a disability
- Voters who will be outside the county during the voting period
- Voters expecting to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day
- Voters confined in jail but otherwise eligible to vote
For a sample ballot, vote center locations, and additional election information, visit HarrisVotes.com. Follow @HarrisVotes on social media for updates.
