As Texans prepare for the midterm elections on November 3, 2026, voters in Harris County are encouraged to review their sample ballots to familiarize themselves with the upcoming choices.
In Harris County, the ballot will feature a range of federal, state, and local elections. Key positions include the U.S. Senate and U.S. Representatives for Districts 2, 7, 8, 9, 18, 22, 29, 36, and 38. At the state level, voters will decide on the Texas governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general, among other offices.
Locally, one of the most significant races is for Harris County Judge, alongside two commissioner positions in Precincts 2 and 4. Additionally, residents will have the opportunity to vote on the City of Houston’s Proposition A, which aims to alter two major police policies. If approved, this proposition would prioritize low-level marijuana possession enforcement as a low priority for the Houston Police Department and prohibit the use of no-knock warrants.
Various local elections throughout the county will also include mayoral races and school bond measures. For those looking for their specific sample ballot, it can be accessed online.
Early voting is set to commence on Monday, October 19, 2026, and will conclude on Friday, October 30, 2026. Voters are reminded that an acceptable form of photo identification will be required to cast a ballot in person. Acceptable IDs include:
- Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
- Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS
- Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS
- Texas Handgun License issued by DPS
- United States Military Identification Card with a photograph
- United States Citizenship Certificate with a photograph
- United States Passport (book or card)
If voters do not possess an acceptable form of photo ID, several supporting documents can be submitted as alternatives, such as a government document displaying the voter’s name and address or a certified birth certificate.
For those aged 18 to 69, the ID must be current or have expired no more than four years prior to voting. Voters aged 70 and older can use expired IDs without a time restriction, provided the identification is otherwise acceptable.
In case of any voting issues or inquiries, voters can reach the Secretary of State’s election hotline at 1-800-252-VOTE (8683) or contact elections@sos.texas.gov. Complaints can be formally filed using a downloadable form available online.
