Texas' 2026 primary election is approaching. Here's when to register to vote, when early voting begins and what to know before Election Day.

Our detailed guide shows what will be on the ballot, mail-in voting information, voter registration requirements, important dates to know and much more.

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Texas primary elections are set for March and Democrats and Republicans will have a chance to decide which candidates they want on the November general election ballot.

The ballot features two Democrats, former Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee and former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards. Early voting runs from Jan. 21-27, with Election Day on Saturday,

While the GOP will still hold 218 seats in the House to the Democrats' 214, it means they can't afford to lose even two of their members on a big vote. That is big trouble for Speaker Mike Johnson.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet and Republican Leigh Wambsganss face off Jan. 31 in a race political experts say may foreshadow November elections.

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Texas hopes to elect five more Republicans to Congress, while California would like five more Democrats.

The Harris County Elections Department closed all early vote centers for the CD-18 special runoff election on Sunday and Monday, citing hazardous winter weather.