Voters in Texas are preparing for the upcoming midterm elections scheduled for November 3, 2026. This election will feature a range of federal, state, and local races, and residents of Fort Bend County should take note of what will be on their ballots.
In Fort Bend County, the elections will include pivotal federal positions such as the U.S. Senate and the U.S. Representative for District 22. On the state level, voters will cast their ballots for key offices including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. Among the local races, the contest for Fort Bend County Judge is expected to draw significant attention.
To view the specific sample ballot for your area in Fort Bend County, information is available online. Residents outside of Fort Bend County can also access sample ballots for various Southeast Texas locations.
Early voting is set to commence on Monday, October 19, 2026, and will conclude on Friday, October 30, 2026. Texas voters are reminded that to vote in person, they must present an acceptable form of photo identification. The following IDs are considered valid:
- 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)
For those who do not have an acceptable photo ID, there are supporting documents that can be presented, such as a government document showing the voter’s name and address, utility bills, bank statements, government checks, paychecks, or birth certificates.
Voters between the ages of 18 and 69 must have a current photo ID or one that has expired no more than four years. For individuals aged 70 and older, expired identification can be accepted regardless of how long it has been expired, provided it meets other requirements.
If voters encounter any issues or have questions, they can reach out to the Secretary of State’s toll-free election hotline at 1-800-252-VOTE (8683) or via email at elections@sos.texas.gov. To formally report a complaint, a downloadable form is available online, which can be submitted by mail, fax, or email.
