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 Tarrant 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) and on Election Day (May 26), you can vote at any of 37 Tarrant County Vote Centers. 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. Tarrant County uses vote centers on Election Day — vote at any location.
Vote at Any Vote Center
Tarrant County uses countywide vote centers on Election Day, just like during early voting. You can go to any of 37 vote centers in the county — you are not restricted to a specific precinct.
Both parties' runoffs use the same locations. Ask for the Democratic runoff ballot when you arrive.
Find a Vote Center
Use the Tarrant County voter lookup tool to find vote centers near you, check wait times, and plan your trip.
Choose a vote center close to your home, work, or errands — any Tarrant County location will work.
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 Tarrant 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 on Election Day (May 26).
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