How to Vote
Everything you need to know to vote in the 2026 Texas Primary Election in Bexar County on Election Day, March 3.
Key Dates
| March 3 | Election Day — Polls open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| May 26 | Primary runoff election (if no candidate receives a majority) |
Open Primary Rules
Texas has an open primary system. Here is what that means:
- You do not register with a political party in Texas. There is no party registration.
- On Election Day, you choose which party's primary to vote in — Republican or Democratic.
- You may only vote in one party's primary. You cannot split your ballot between parties.
- Voting in a primary does not bind you to that party. You can vote for any candidate in the November general election regardless of which primary you voted in.
- If there is a primary runoff on May 26, you must vote in the same party's runoff as the primary you voted in on March 3.
Source: VoteTexas.gov
Voter ID Requirements
Texas requires voters to show an acceptable form of photo ID at the polls. The following are accepted:
- Texas driver's license
- Texas Election Identification Certificate (EIC)
- Texas personal identification card
- Texas handgun license
- U.S. military ID with photo
- U.S. citizenship certificate with photo
- U.S. passport (book or card)
No photo ID? If you cannot obtain one of the above, you may present a supporting form of ID (voter registration certificate, utility bill, bank statement, government document, or paycheck showing your name and address) and sign a Reasonable Impediment Declaration at the polls. For full details, visit VoteTexas.gov — ID Requirements.
Source: VoteTexas.gov — Voter ID
Polling Locations
Bexar County uses countywide voting centers. This means you can vote at any polling location in Bexar County — you are not required to go to a specific precinct location.
Go to whichever location is most convenient for you on Election Day.
Check Your Registration
The voter registration deadline for the March 3 primary has passed (it was February 3, 2026). However, you can check whether you are already registered:
Check Voter Registration StatusIf you are not registered, you may still register now for the May 26 runoff and the November general election.
Source: VoteTexas.gov
Voting by Mail
Texas does not have universal mail-in voting. You may only vote by mail if you meet one of these qualifications:
- •You are 65 years of age or older
- •You have a disability or illness
- •You will be outside your county on Election Day
- •You are confined in jail but otherwise eligible to vote
The deadline to apply for a ballot by mail was February 21, 2026. If you already applied, your ballot must be received by the elections office by 7:00 PM on Election Day (or postmarked by Election Day and received within one business day after for most voters).
Election Day Tips
- 1Bring your photo ID. Make sure it is not expired (IDs expired up to 4 years are accepted for voters 18-69; for those 70+, expired IDs are accepted indefinitely).
- 2Go to any Bexar County polling location. You are not limited to your precinct. Pick the location most convenient for you.
- 3Choose your primary at the door. When you arrive, you will be asked which party's primary you want to vote in. Decide in advance.
- 4Review your sample ballot beforehand. Know the races and candidates before you go. Lines are shorter when voters are prepared.
- 5Polls are open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. If you are in line by 7:00 PM, you will be allowed to vote even if it takes additional time.