Free, fair, and secure elections are the foundation of American democracy.  Every eligible voter deserves the chance to have their voice heard, free from intimidation, and have confidence our election systems will remain protected from interference.  As your Representative in Congress, I am committed to protecting your vote, safeguarding our elections, and defending American voting rights.  This webpage serves as a hub for election day information and what to expect when you go to the polls.  Here, you’ll find helpful local resources and voter best practices.  Please contact my office or our local election officials with any questions, comments, or concerns, or to learn more about how you can be an active participant in our democracy this November.

Voter Best Practices:

• Vote Early: Whether you’re dropping off a mail ballot at an in person dropbox or early voting at the polls, make a plan to vote and vote early.
• Review Local Election Guidelines: Check it once, then check it again.  Use the links listed below for dates, locations, times, registration status, and mail ballot request information.  Use this information to make a plan to vote.
• Ballot Tracking: Every vote must be counted.  If you voted using a mail-in or absentee ballot, you can make sure that your ballot was counted by tracking it via VoteTexas.gov’s Ballot Tracker.
• Tune out the Noise: While it feels like the 2026 election has been anything but normal, remember that American elections are safe and secure.  Don’t let the news dissuade you from making your voice heard at the ballot box.

How do I check my voter registration status?

Visit the Texas Secretary of State’s registration status website here.

How do I register to vote?

The last day to register to vote in the November 3, 2026 Uniform Election is October 5, 2026.  If you do not register to vote by this date, you are ineligible to vote in this election.

How do I apply by mail-in ballot?

To be eligible to vote early by mail in Texas, you must:

• be 65 years or older on Election Day;
• be sick or disabled;
• be out of the county on Election Day and during the period for early voting by personal appearance;
• be expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day; or
• be confined in jail or involuntary civil commitment, but otherwise eligible.

Information on how to apply for a mail-in ballot and vote by mail-in ballot in Harris County can be found here.

Information on how to apply for a mail-in ballot and vote by mail-in ballot in Fort Bend County can be found here.

How do I track my mail-in ballot?

The Harris County Clerk offers mail-in ballot tracking here.

The Fort Bend County Elections Administrator offers mail-in ballot tracking here.

When is early voting?

Early voting runs from October 19, 2026 to October 30, 2026.

What identification is necessary for in-person voting?

If you possess one of the following forms of acceptable photo identification, you must present it when voting in person:

• Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS);
• Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS;
• Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS;
• Texas Handgun License issued by DPS;
• United States Military Identification Card containing your photograph;
• United States Passport (book or card); or
• United States citizenship certificate containing your photograph

If you do not possess an acceptable form of photo identification and cannot reasonably obtain one, you must present a supporting form of photo identification and execute a Reasonable Impediment Declaration, noting your reasonable impediment to obtaining an acceptable form of photo identification. More information on supporting forms of photo identification can be found here.

Where can I vote in-person?

The Harris County Clerk has posted early voting and Election Day locations here. 

The Fort Bend County Elections Administrator has posted all early voting locations here and Election Day locations here.

Both Harris and Fort Bend County voters are free to vote at any polling location in their respective county during early voting and on Election Day. Hours of operation for individual voting locations can be found at the links above.

What will be on my ballot?

You can find a Harris County sample ballot here.

You can find Fort Bend County sample ballots here.

What are the poll hours on Election Day?

Election Day polling sites are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Is there straight party voting?

No. The straight-party voting option (straight-ticket) is no longer available, due to a bill Governor Greg Abbott signed in 2017.

Additional FAQs may be answered at harrisvotes.com/FAQ, fortbendcountytx.gov, or votetexas.gov/FAQ