Today is Election Day for the March 3, 2026, Primary Elections, when Texas voters will decide which Republican and Democratic candidates advance to the November general election. Texas is an open primary state, so voters do not have to register with a political party; however, each voter can only participate in one party’s primary.
“Voters have one final opportunity to participate in the primary election process, unless a primary runoff is required,” said Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth. “What voters decide at the ballot box will determine this election and the future of Texas.”
Approximately 47% of Harris County voters are in new congressional districts following the Texas Legislature’s 2025 redistricting. Voters can visit the Harris County Voter Registrar’s website to view their voter registration certificate and the federal, state, and county offices associated with their address.
On Election Day, voters may cast their ballot at any of the more than 270 vote centers open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For personalized sample ballots and vote centers, visit HarrisVotes.com.
What to Expect at the Polls
When you arrive at a vote center, you will be asked which party’s primary you want to vote in. Poll workers will then guide you to the correct voting area, Republican or Democratic, and give you an access code for the voting machines.
Voters should verify their access code and confirm they are in the correct primary before voting. Voters may bring a personalized sample ballot and any written notes to assist them while voting. You can find sample ballots and nearby vote centers at HarrisVotes.com.
Texas Required Photo IDs
- TX Driver’s License
- TX Personal ID
- TX Handgun License
- TX Election ID Certificate
- U.S. Military ID (with photo)
- U.S. Citizenship Certificate (with photo)
- U.S. Passport (book or card)
Texas law prohibits the use of wireless communication devices in voting areas. However, voters may bring written notes or sample ballots to the vote centers.
Mail Ballot Drop-Off
- Voters can hand-deliver their mail ballot on Election Day at 1019 Congress St. in downtown Houston between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. A valid photo ID is required.
- Voters who choose to vote in person instead must surrender their mail ballot at a vote center. If the voter does not have their mail ballot, they may still vote in person, but must vote a provisional ballot per the Texas Election Code.
For more information and real-time updates, follow @HarrisVotes or visit HarrisVotes.com.
The interactive map to find a convenient vote center is here and a PSD listing of each location is here. I don’t know how busy it’s going to get, but you have plenty of options for where to go. I will have results for you in the morning. Happy voting, y’all.
In Tarrant County, Junior Ezeonu is currently beating Chris Turner. If it holds, that would be shocking.