May 2, 2026 — General & Bond Election
- Register by: April 2, 2026 (passed)
- Mail ballot request by: April 21, 2026
- Early voting: April 20 – 28, 2026
- Election Day: Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Voter Checklist
Everything you need to do before you head to the polls — from confirming your registration to knowing what ID to bring. Two elections, one checklist.
May 26, 2026 — Primary Runoff Election
- Register by: Monday, April 27, 2026
- Mail ballot request by: May 15, 2026
- Early voting: May 18 – 22, 2026
- Election Day: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Bexar County has two elections this May. The May 2 uniform election covers suburban city halls, school boards, and local bond propositions — no party needed. The May 26 runoff decides primary races from March. Walk through the five steps below to make sure you’re ready for both.
Check your registration
You must be registered in Bexar County to vote in either May election. The Texas Secretary of State has a free lookup tool — it takes about 30 seconds. All you need is your name, date of birth, and county.
Check my registration →May 2 registration deadline
April 2, 2026 (passed)
May 26 registration deadline
Monday, April 27, 2026
Not registered yet? You can still register in time for the May 26 runoff. Learn how to register → | Register by mail →
Review your ballot
Knowing what’s on your ballot before you walk in saves time and helps you vote with confidence. We’ve broken down every race and proposition in plain language — pick the election that applies to you.
May 2
General & Bond Election
Suburban cities, school boards, and local propositions. Open to all registered voters.
See ballot → May 26 · DemDemocratic Runoff
8 races including DA, County Clerk, and Lt. Governor. Must have voted in the March Democratic primary.
See ballot → May 26 · GOPRepublican Runoff
6 races including US Senate, Attorney General, and Railroad Commission. Must have voted in the March Republican primary.
See ballot →Pick how you’ll vote
Early Voting
Vote at any Bexar County early-voting location during the early window. No lines, no assigned precinct. May 2 election: Apr 20 – 28. May 26 runoff: May 18 – 22.
Early voting details →Election Day
Polls open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Election Day. In Bexar County you can vote at any polling location — not just your assigned precinct.
Election Day details →Vote by Mail
Limited eligibility in Texas: you must be 65 or older, have a disability, be confined in jail, be absent from the county, or be pregnant and the election falls within the expected delivery window. Apply early.
Mail ballot details →Military & Overseas
Active-duty military, their families, and US citizens living abroad can request a ballot through the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA).
UOCAVA voting →Know what to bring
Texas requires one of the following photo IDs to vote. The name on your ID must match your voter registration “substantially.”
- Texas Driver License (issued by DPS)
- Texas Election Identification Certificate (issued by DPS — free)
- Texas Personal Identification Card (issued by DPS)
- Texas Handgun License (issued by DPS)
- US Military Identification Card (with photo)
- US Citizenship Certificate (with photo)
- US Passport (book or card)
Don’t have a photo ID?
You can still vote by signing a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and showing one of these supporting documents:
- Current utility bill
- Bank statement
- Government check
- Paycheck
- Certified domestic birth certificate or court-admissible birth document
Election workers cannot turn you away for lack of photo ID as long as you complete the declaration and present a supporting document.
Know your accessibility options
Every Bexar County polling location has accessible voting equipment. You do not need to provide proof of a disability to request assistance — just let an election worker know.
Audio ballot
Headphones and an audio-guided interface are available on every voting machine.
Curbside voting
If you can’t enter the building, an election worker will bring a ballot to your vehicle.
Language help
Spanish-language ballots and materials are available at every location. Other languages by request.
Can assist you
- Any person you choose
- Any poll worker
Cannot assist you
- Your employer or their agent
- A union officer or agent
Your right to voting assistance is protected under Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act.
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