Early voting begins in Texas
The gist
Early voting in Texas began Monday, Oct. 19, and runs through Friday, Oct. 30.
The Nov. 3 ballot covers U.S. Senate, governor and other statewide and local races.
How it unfolded
- Oct 5, 2026The deadline to register to vote for the Nov. 3 election passed on Monday, Oct. 5.
- Oct 12, 2026FOX 4 reported early voting was one week away, starting Oct. 19.
- Oct 14, 2026Williamson County election officials prepared for the start of early voting, six days before it began.