Texas gears up for the Primary Election, a crucial event in the United States’ electoral calendar, shaping the November General Election ballot.

Casting Your Vote in Harris County

Residents of Harris County prepare to choose party nominations for president, U.S. Senator, Texas Railroad Commissioner, and various state and local offices.

Ted Cruz vies for reelection to his Senate seat in 2024, while Senator John Cornyn’s term extends until 2026.

Super Tuesday: Key Voting Date

Mark your calendars for Super Tuesday on March 5, the primary election day, with polling stations open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Voter Registration and Polling Locations

Wondering if you’re registered to vote? Check your status on the Texas Secretary of State website, along with details on polling locations and sample ballots.

Registered voters must cast their ballots in the county of their residence. Here are the voting locations by county:

• Austin County
• Brazoria County
• Chambers County
• Colorado County
• Fort Bend County
• Grimes County
• Galveston County
• Harris County
• Jackson County
• Liberty County
• Matagorda County
• Montgomery County
• Polk County
• San Jacinto County
• Waller County
• Washington County
• Walker County
• Wharton County

Eligibility to Vote in Texas

To vote in Texas, ensure you meet the following criteria:

• U.S. citizenship
• Residence in the county where you’re applying
• Age of at least 18 on Election Day
• No felony convictions (unless sentence, probation, and parole are complete)
• No court declaration of mental incapacity

Voting by Mail in Texas

Eligible for mail-in voting if:

• 65 years or older on Election Day
• Sick or disabled
• Absent from your county during early voting and on Election Day
• Expecting to give birth within three weeks of Election Day
• Confined in jail (but otherwise eligible)

Deadline for Mail Ballots

Completed mail-in ballots must reach the early voting clerk by 7 p.m. on March 5 if unpostmarked or by 5 p.m. on March 6 if postmarked by 7 p.m. on March 5.

Voting Without Your Registration Card

Don’t fret if you haven’t received your voter registration card. You can use one of the seven accepted forms of photo identification when voting in person.

With these details in hand, Texans are primed to participate actively in shaping the future through their votes.

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