Texas voters begin casting ballots ahead of November 3 midterm

Early voting for the 2026 midterm election is now open across Texas. The period for casting ballots in advance began on Monday, October 19, and will continue until October 30. Voters can select their ballot at any designated early voting location during this window.

The general election takes place on November 3. The current ballot includes the race for Texas governor, a competitive contest for the U.S. Senate seat, and various local positions in Bexar County. Voters will also address education races and school finance issues, along with selections for the county appraisal district.

In Bexar County, the San Antonio Report released a video guide to assist new and returning voters. The guide details the process from checking registration status to entering the polling location. It covers confirming voter information, making selections, printing the ballot, and inserting the ballot into the tabulator machine. The guide is available in English and Spanish.

The League of Women Voters provided the vote machine and guidance used for the instructional video. The San Antonio Report also published a comprehensive voter guide to introduce candidates on the November ballot. Additional resources include tools to find sample ballots and specific guides for education and BCAD races.

Voters have until the end of the month to cast their early ballots. The early voting period concludes on October 30, followed by a two-week interval before Election Day on November 3.