Early voting opens in Texas ahead of runoffs
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Austin, Texas — Early voting for the May 26 primary runoff opened Monday, May 18, and runs through Friday, May 22 across multiple counties, with Election Day voting scheduled for May 26; county offices published varying polling hours and locations to accommodate in-person early ballots.
Austin, Texas — Early voting for the May 26 primary runoff opened Monday, May 18, and runs through Friday, May 22 across multiple counties, with Election Day voting scheduled for May 26; county offices published varying polling hours and locations to accommodate in-person early ballots.
Statewide contests include the high-profile Republican U.S. Senate race between incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, and several attorney general and local runoff races; a recent University of Houston Hobby School survey shows Paxton narrowly ahead, and winners of the May 26 runoffs will become the November general election nominees.
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Timeline
- 1. March: Statewide primaries held, producing unresolved contests leading to runoffs.
- 2. February: Christian Menefee sworn in under newly drawn congressional boundaries.
- 3. May 18: Early voting period for the May 26 runoff begins statewide.
- 4. May 22: Early voting period ends across counties.
- 5. May 26: Runoff election day to determine final nominees for November.
Why it matters
Your vote shapes Texas' future. The May 26 runoffs decide November's general election nominees. High-profile races include the Republican U.S. Senate and several attorney general contests. Check your county's polling hours and locations for early voting.
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