Every registration deadline, early voting window, mail ballot cutoff, and Election Day for Bexar County in 2026.
All dates are for elections held within Bexar County and are based on the Texas Election Code. Bookmark this page and check back before every cycle — deadlines move when elections move.
Next Major Deadline
Register by Monday, April 27, 2026
Last day to register (or update your registration) in time to vote in the
May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff. Applications must be postmarked or received by this date.
Four elections in Bexar County this year. The runoff in late May is the next one new registrants can participate in.
Election
Registration Deadline
Early Voting
Mail Ballot Application
Primary ElectionPast
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Feb 2, 2026
Feb 17 – Feb 27
Feb 20, 2026
Uniform Election (Limited)Limited
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Apr 2, 2026
Apr 20 – Apr 28
Apr 20, 2026
Primary RunoffNext Major
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Apr 27, 2026
May 18 – May 22
May 15, 2026
Uniform Election (General)Upcoming
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Oct 5, 2026
Oct 19 – Oct 30
Oct 23, 2026
What each deadline means
Registration Deadline
The last day to register to vote (or update your registration) in time for this election. Texas requires registration 30 days before Election Day.
Early Voting
The window to vote in person before Election Day. You can vote at any Bexar County polling location during this period.
Mail Ballot Application
If you qualify to vote by mail, this is the last day your application can be received (not just postmarked) by the Elections Department.
Mail Ballot Return
The deadline for your completed mail ballot to arrive. Usually 7 PM on Election Day if unpostmarked, or the next business day if postmarked by Election Day.
Uniform Election (Limited)
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Limited Ballot
Not every Bexar County voter has a ballot on this date. The May 2 Uniform Election Date is used only by jurisdictions with something specific on the ballot — usually city council, school board, or local bond and proposition measures. Check your sample ballot to see whether you have an election on this date.
Runoffs happen when no candidate in the March primary got more than 50% of the vote. The top two finishers go head-to-head in this runoff to decide the party’s nominee for November. Many Bexar County races — local judges, county offices, and some legislative seats — are effectively decided in this round.
ⓘ Who can vote in this runoff
If you voted in the March 3 primary: you can only vote in that same party’s runoff. (Voted in the Democratic primary? You can vote in the Democratic runoff only. Same rule for Republicans.)
If you did not vote in the March 3 primary: you can vote in either party’s runoff — but only one. You’ll pick a party when you check in at the polls.
This is Texas’s fall General Election. In even years, this is typically the highest-turnout election of the cycle. Every registered Bexar County voter will have a ballot, though the specific contests vary based on where you live.
📝 Typically on this ballot
State offices: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and other statewide positions (in gubernatorial election years)
U.S. House representatives for your district
Texas Legislature races (State House and Senate seats up this cycle)
Bexar County offices, judges, and constables where applicable
State constitutional amendments and local bond propositions (if placed on the ballot)
Results: Official Bexar County results are posted at
bexar.org/elections.
If any race didn’t produce an outright winner, it’s headed to the May 26 Primary Runoff.
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Why is the registration deadline 30 days before Election Day?
Texas state law requires it. The 30-day window gives the Elections Department time to process your application, check your eligibility, mail your voter registration certificate, and add you to the poll books before Election Day.
What counts as “on time”: your application must be postmarked or received by the deadline. An application mailed on deadline day is fine; an application received the day after is not.
What’s the difference between the May 2 and May 26 elections?
May 2 — Uniform Election (Limited): Only used by jurisdictions that have something on the ballot — city council, school board, bond measures, etc. Many Bexar County voters won’t have a ballot on this date.
May 26 — Primary Runoff: Runoffs for races from the March 3 primary where no candidate got over 50%. Every voter who’s registered and eligible can participate, subject to the primary-party rules.
Can I vote in both the May 2 and May 26 elections?
Yes, if you’re eligible for both and registered in time. They’re separate elections with separate ballots. If your jurisdiction has a May 2 election and you’re eligible for the May 26 runoff, you can vote in each one independently.
I voted in the March primary. Can I vote in the other party’s runoff?
No. Texas has “closed” primary runoffs: you can only vote in the runoff of the same party whose primary you voted in. If you pulled a Democratic ballot on March 3, you can only vote in the Democratic runoff on May 26. Same for Republicans.
If you didn’t vote in March at all, you can pick either party’s runoff — but only one.
When does early voting end — and why is it shorter for some elections?
Early voting always ends four days before Election Day. The length of the early voting period is what varies by law:
General Elections (November in even years): two full weeks
Primary Elections (March): about two weeks
Primary Runoffs and Uniform Elections: about one week
Shorter runoffs are set by state law — the Texas Legislature chose that window to keep costs down while still providing early access.
What if my mail ballot arrives after Election Day?
It depends on two things: (1) whether it’s postmarked by Election Day, and (2) when it arrives.
Unpostmarked ballot: must arrive by 7 PM on Election Day to count.
Postmarked by Election Day: has a grace period until 5 PM the next business day.
If you’re cutting it close, drop your ballot at the Bexar County Elections office in person by 7 PM on Election Day — or at a designated drop-off location.
What if I’m not sure whether I’m registered?
Use the Texas “Am I Registered?” portal to check your status in under a minute. You can also see your assigned polling location, your precinct, and whether any part of your registration needs updating.
If you’re not showing up — don’t wait. Register again by the next deadline to make sure you’re on the rolls.
Will dates change during the year?
Election Day dates are set by state law and almost never change. However:
Early voting hours at specific locations can change (sometimes extended hours are added)
Polling locations can be added, removed, or moved — especially between elections
Special elections (to fill vacancies) can be called with short notice
This page is updated before every cycle. For last-minute changes, always check bexar.org/elections.
Is there a mobile version of this calendar I can save?
Yes. Use the Add to Your Calendar section above to subscribe to a live .ics feed (updates automatically), download a printable PDF, or text the page link to yourself.
