The Texas primary election will take place on March 5th, 2024. Register to vote by next Monday, February 5th to participate in the primary election.
The Texas Secretary of State is the chief elections officer of Texas; the SOS website provides a variety of resources for voters, including calendars, election results and data, and information about voting technology. Visit the Current Elections Information page for calendars, candidate information, and other ballot information. For a quick overview of offices up for election in 2024, review this candidate’s guide.
Texans can check their voter registration status, local polling locations, and review their sample ballot on VoteTexas.gov. For resources specific to Harris County, visit HarrisVotes.com for information from the Harris County Elections Department.
In a historic first for the county, Harris County will be conducting a joint primary election. Both the Republican and Democratic parties will hold the election in common precincts, and voters from both parties will cast votes using the same voting equipment on Election Day.
Important Dates to Remember: 2024 Elections
Primary Election
February 5: Last day to register to vote
February 23: deadline to submit ballot by mail application
February 20-March 1: early voting in-person
March 5: Primary Election Day, polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
March 28: Primary Runoff (if needed)
General Election
October 7: Last day to register to vote
October 21: First day of early voting
October 25: Last day to apply for ballot by mail
November 5: General Election Day
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