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Live updates: Texas Election Day for March primary; Where to vote

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Published  March 3, 2026 7:01am CST
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The Brief

    • It is Election Day for the primary elections, when Democrats and Republicans have to decide which candidates they want on the November general election ballot.
    • Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    • In most Texas counties, you can vote at any polling location in your county of registration.

HOUSTON - The polls are now open across Texas to decide the candidates for November's midterm election.

7 a.m.

Today is Primary Election Day in Texas: What to know

Today is Primary Election Day in Texas: What to know

Texans will head to the polls today to vote in the primary elections. Here's what you need to know.

The polls are now open for people to cast their vote for which Democratic or Republican candidates they want on the November general election ballot.

Weather for the election day is expected to be sunny with some clouds. Highs should reach the mid-80s in the afternoon.

Houston weather: Humid, warm Tuesday for primary Election Day

Houston weather: Humid, warm Tuesday for primary Election Day

It's expected to be a mild Tuesday with clouds and sunshine for Election Day. There is a chance for a few sprinkles in the morning when the polls open, but things should let up in the afternoon with highs in the 80s.

What to bring to vote

In order to vote in person, Texas voters will be asked to present an acceptable form of photo ID. Here is a list of the acceptable forms of photo ID:

  • Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
  • Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS
  • Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS
  • Texas Handgun License issued by DPS
  • United States Military Identification Card containing the person’s photograph
  • United States Citizenship Certificate containing the person’s photograph
  • United States Passport (book or card)

Here is a list of the supporting forms of ID that can be presented if the voter does not possess an acceptable form of photo identification and cannot reasonably obtain one:

  • Copy or original of a government document that shows the voter’s name and address, including the voter’s voter registration certificate
  • Copy of or original current utility bill
  • Copy of or original bank statement
  • Copy of or original government check
  • Copy of or original paycheck
  • Copy of or original of (a) a certified domestic (from a U.S. state or territory) birth certificate or (b) a document confirming birth admissible in a court of law which establishes the voter’s identity (which may include a foreign birth document)

Texas polling locations

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March Primary 2026 polling locations: Where to vote in Houston, Southeast Texas
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March Primary 2026 polling locations: Where to vote in Houston, Southeast Texas

Have you voted? Here's where to vote in the Democratic and Republican primary elections on Tuesday, March 3, in the Houston area.

In many Texas counties, you can vote at any polling location in your county of registration. However, some counties require you to vote at specific locations based on your precinct.

To double-check in your specific county, visit the Am I Registered portal on the Secretary of State’s website. It will list the locations where you can vote. You can also click on your county below.

Houston, Southeast Texas election day voting locations

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