Early voting for Texas' primary elections starts on February 17 and will go until February 27, 2026, focusing on the candidates for the general elections.
Early voting for the Texas primary elections is set to begin on February 17, 2026, and will continue until February 27. This early voting period allows citizens to participate in selecting candidates who will represent their parties in the general elections scheduled for November. The official primary election day is March 3, 2026, marking a significant date in Texas' electoral calendar.
Recent polling data from the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston and The Texas Tribune shows a competitive landscape in the upcoming primaries. In the Democratic primary, Congresswoman Gina Hinojosa is the frontrunner with 37% support, followed by Chris Bell and Bobby Cole, who have 7% and 6% respectively. The Republican primary also features incumbent Governor Greg Abbott, who is seeking his fourth term. Abbott is not expected to face a substantial challenge from within his party, indicating a relatively stable political landscape for Republicans in Texas.
As the early voting period unfolds, attention will focus not only on the candidates but also on voter turnout and engagement levels, which are critical in determining the outcomes of both the primaries and the general elections in November. The competitive nature of the primaries, particularly for the Democrats, signals an active electoral season where voter preferences will heavily influence party nominations and potentially the November elections.
