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Texas' Republican and Democratic primary elections will be held March 3 and the midterm election is set for Nov. 3. (Community Impact staff)

Here’s what Texans should know about the 2026 elections

By Hannah Norton

2026 is a big election year in Texas. Voters will see 18 statewide races, all congressional seats, most state legislative seats and a variety of local positions on the ballot.

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Bastrop County voters approved the creation of Emergency Services District No. 3 last November to boost emergency medical services by adding ambulances, cutting response times and raising the standard of care. (Courtesy Acadian Ambulance)
Elgin residents cast votes for ESD No. ...
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Voters line up in Austin.
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Voters waiting in line at Cibolo Fire Station No. 2.
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Voters lined up in Travis County.
Texans have through Oct. 6 to register to vote in the Nov. 4 election
The view of the Texas Capitol dome from inside the capitol basement.
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Ishmael Harris sits on his horse along Main Street in Bastrop and waves at the camera.
Ishmael Harris wins Bastrop mayoral seat with 62.87% of unofficial vote
The light brown, brick courthouse is in the background with election signs in the foreground.
Early voting for Bastrop mayor draws 8.5% turnout, election day June 7
Bastrop voters can cast their ballots at the Bastrop County Courthouse. (Courtesy Bastrop County Elections Office)
Early voting underway for Bastrop's next mayor
Ishmael Harris and Willie DeLaRosa will be on the ballot for mayor in the upcoming June 7 runoff election. (Community Impact staff)
Ishmael Harris, Willie DeLaRosa to face off in runoff for Bastrop Mayor
Voters in the city of Bastrop cast their ballots toward 13 potential charter amendment propositions in the Nov. 5 election. (Amanda Cutshall/Community Impact)
June 7 runoff to determine Bastrop’s next mayor
Incumbent Chris Dillon received 51.02% of ballots in the race for Bastrop ISD Trustee Place 5, unofficial polling data shows. (Courtesy Chris Dillon)
Unofficial polling data shows Chris Dillon to remain Bastrop ISD Trustee, Place 5