Harris County voters can begin casting ballots today, Monday, October 19, as early voting opens for the November 3, 2026, General and Special Elections. With more than 70 early voting centers available across the county, voters have nearly two weeks to make their voices heard before Election Day.

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth is encouraging voters to take advantage of the 12-day early voting period to plan their visits, review their sample ballots and choose a convenient time to vote.

More than 70 early voting centers are available throughout Harris County, and voters may cast their ballots at any polling location within the county. Election Day voting will take place Tuesday, November 3, with more than 600 vote centers scheduled to open.

Voters can find early voting locations, estimated wait times, sample ballots and other election resources at HarrisVotes.com or through the free Harris Votes app, available for iOS and Android devices.

Early Voting Hours

Early voting runs through Friday, October 30, with the following schedule:

Monday, October 19, through Saturday, October 24: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday, October 25: Noon to 7 p.m.

Monday, October 26, through Friday, October 30: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

On Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, vote centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Acceptable Photo Identification

Texas voters should bring an acceptable form of photo identification when heading to the polls. Accepted forms include:

• Texas driver's license issued by the Department of Public Safety
• Texas Election Identification Certificate
• Texas personal identification card
• Texas handgun license
• U.S. military identification card with a photo
• U.S. citizenship certificate with a photo
• U.S. passport book or card

Voters should also remember that electronic devices, including cell phones, are not permitted inside polling locations. Phones should be silenced and stored before checking in to vote.

Mail Ballot Drop-Off and In-Person Voting

Voters who need to hand-deliver their mail ballots may do so on Election Day, November 3, at 1019 Congress St. in downtown Houston, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. A valid photo ID is required.

Voters who decide to vote in person instead of using their mail ballot must surrender the ballot at a vote center. Those who do not have their mail ballot with them may still vote in person but will be required to cast a provisional ballot under the Texas Election Code.

With early voting now underway, voters are encouraged to check their registration information, review their sample ballots and confirm polling locations and hours before heading out to vote.

For election information, sample ballots, voting locations and wait times, visit HarrisVotes.com, download the Harris Votes app or follow @HarrisVotes on social media.