Make Your Plan to Vote
Texas Democratic Primary Runoff — May 26, 2026
Your Voting Checklist
Three steps to make sure your vote counts.
Confirm Your Registration
Make sure you're registered to vote in Denton County. The registration deadline for this election has passed, but you can check your status now.
What you'll need at the polls:
- Texas Driver's License or Personal ID Card
- Texas Election ID Certificate (free from DPS)
- Texas Handgun License
- US Military ID with photo
- US Citizenship Certificate with photo
- US Passport (book or card)
Don't have photo ID? You can still vote — learn about alternatives.
Find Where to Vote
During early voting (May 18–22), you can vote at any of 45 Denton County Vote Centers. On Election Day (May 26), you must vote at your assigned precinct polling location — see the Election Day section below for details.
Early voting hours:
| May 18–22 (Mon–Fri) | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Lines are typically shortest in the morning and mid-afternoon. Avoid the lunch rush and end-of-day.
Know Your Ballot
This is the primary runoff — only races where no candidate won an outright majority on March 3 appear on the ballot. Ask for the Democratic runoff ballot.
Important: If you voted in the Republican primary on March 3, you cannot vote in the Democratic runoff. Voters who voted Democratic in March — or didn't vote at all — can participate.
Election Day Voting — May 26
Polls are open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Unlike early voting, Election Day locations depend on where you live.
Assigned Precinct Locations
On Election Day, Denton County does not use countywide vote centers for primary runoffs. You must go to your specific assigned precinct polling place.
Democratic and Republican runoffs are at separate locations. Make sure you look up the Democratic runoff location for your precinct.
Find Your Polling Place
Enter your information on the Denton County Elections website to find your assigned Election Day polling location for the Democratic runoff.
Don't know your precinct? The lookup tool will find it from your home address.
Can't Vote in Person?
Texas has strict requirements for mail-in voting, but you may qualify.
Who Can Vote by Mail
- 65 years of age or older
- Disabled or have a sickness/physical condition
- Expected to be absent from your county on Election Day and during early voting
- Confined in jail but otherwise eligible
How to Apply
- Download the Application for Ballot by Mail (PDF)
- Fill it out and mail or deliver it to the Denton County Elections office
- Deadline: Application must have been received by May 15, 2026
The mail ballot application deadline has passed for the May 26 runoff. If you didn't apply in time, vote in person during early voting (May 18–22) or at your assigned precinct on Election Day (May 26).
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