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The General Election will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, giving voters the opportunity to shape the future of their communities.
To view your personalized ballot, visit the Harris Votes "What's on My Ballot?" page. Sample ballots will be available after September 22, 2026. If you plan to vote by mail, your application must be received by the October 23,2026 deadline.
Visit HarrisVotes.comEarly Voting Begins
Early voting for the November 3,2026 General Election begins Monday, October 19, 2026. Find vote centers near you at HarrisVotes.com.
To find vote centers near you, visit www.HarrisVotes.com.
Find Vote CentersVote by Mail Application Deadline
Applications to vote by mail must be received by October 23, 2026. Voted mail ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day or 5 p.m. on the next business day if postmarked by Election Day.
For more information about voting by mail, visit the Harris Votes website, email [email protected], or call (713) 755-6965.
Apply to Vote by MailTeneshia Hudspeth, Harris County Clerk
Harris County Clerk's Office
As the seasons change, our mission remains the same: providing Harris County residents with excellent customer service. Whether you are applying for a marriage license or filing property records, we are here to serve you.
This fall, we are particularly focused on the upcoming November 4, 2025, General and Special Elections. Our commitment is to ensure a safe, secure, and efficient voting experience for Harris County voters. Please stay informed and make your voice heard.
In the event of a runoff, mark your calendars for December 13, 2025. Follow us on social media @HarrisVotes for news and updates.
We are excited to announce the return of our Clerks for Christmas Toy Drive this holiday season. This cherished tradition brings joy to patients of the Children's Assessment Center, and we invite you to help spread holiday cheer by donating new, unwrapped toys at any of our office locations from November 3 to December 1, 2025.
— Teneshia Hudspeth, Harris County Clerk
Vote by Mail — Are You Eligible?
The Harris County Clerk's Office is dedicated to providing election resources and information that are accessible to all voters in Harris County. Voters are eligible to vote by mail if they meet one of the following criteria:
- Voter is 65 years of age or older on Election Day
- Voter is sick or disabled (as defined in Texas Election Code 82.002(a))
- Voter expects to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day
- Voter is out of your county on Election Day and during early voting hours
- Voter is confined in jail or Involuntary Civil Commitment, but eligible to vote
Application Deadline
October 24, 2025
Applications to vote by mail must be received by October 24, 2025.
Contact Harris County Clerk
Governor Abbott Sets Special Election For 18th Congressional District
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, November 4, 2025 as the special election date to fill the 18th Congressional District seat vacated by the late Congressman Sylvester Turner.
"No county in Texas does a worse job of conducting elections than Harris County," said Governor Abbott. "They repeatedly fail to conduct elections consistent with state law. Safe and secure elections are critical to the foundation of our state. Forcing Harris County to rush this special election on weeks' notice would harm the interests of voters. The appropriate time to hold this election is November, which will give Harris County sufficient time to prepare for such an important election."
Candidates who wish to have their names placed on the special election ballot must file their applications with the Secretary of State no later than 5:00 PM on September 3, 2025. Early voting will begin Monday, October 20, 2025.