When is Election Day in Hays County in 2026?

Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open 7 AM to 7 PM. Early voting runs October 19–30, 2026. The deadline to register is October 5, 2026.

Who is on my Hays County ballot?

Enter your address at HaysVotes.org to see every race on your ballot — federal, state, county and precinct — with the Democratic candidate in each, plus your closest polling places.

Can I bring a printed sample ballot into the voting booth in Texas?

Yes. Paper notes or a printed sample ballot are allowed in the booth in Texas. Phones and other electronic devices are not.

What ID do I need to vote in Texas?

Any one of: Texas driver license, Texas personal ID card, Texas handgun license, Texas Election ID certificate, U.S. passport, U.S. military ID with photo, or U.S. citizenship certificate with photo. Expired up to 4 years is OK; age 70+, any expiration works. No photo ID? Ask for a Reasonable Impediment Declaration.

Where do I vote in Hays County?

Hays County uses countywide vote centers — you can vote at any of them. HaysVotes.org shows the ones closest to your address, with which are open for early voting.

HaysVotes.org — Who's on your Hays County ballot & where to vote

HAYSVOTES

.ORG

Get your Democratic
Pocket Poll

WHEN, WHERE and WHO to vote for.
Print it. Pocket it. Hit the Polls.

Build my Pocket Poll→

EARLY VOTING

Oct 19–30

ELECTION DAY

Nov 3

POLL HOURS

7A–7P

HAYSVOTES.ORG

YOUR POCKET POLL

Texas
Midterm

2026

Federal

U.S. Senate

✓James Talarico

Ken Paxton (R) · Ted Brown (L)

State

Governor of Texas

✓Gina Hinojosa

Greg Abbott (R) · Pat Dixon (L)

Hays County

Hays County Judge

✓Michelle Gutierrez Cohen

+ 35 more races, down to your precinct

Where to vote

1LBJ Student CenterEARLY VOTINGMap 2Centro Cultural HispanoEARLY VOTINGMap 3Dunbar CenterELECTION DAYMap

STEP 1 OF 2

Let's get your candidates

Enter your address and we'll fetch your candidates and closest voting locations.

No address needed

TAKE IT FOR A TEST DRIVE.

HAYSVOTES

.ORG

Get your Democratic
Pocket Poll

WHEN, WHERE and WHO to vote for.
Print it. Pocket it. Hit the Polls.

HAYSVOTES.ORG

YOUR POCKET POLL

Texas
Midterm

2026

Federal

U.S. Senate

✓James Talarico

Ken Paxton (R) · Ted Brown (L)

State

Governor of Texas

✓Gina Hinojosa

Greg Abbott (R) · Pat Dixon (L)

Hays County

Hays County Judge

✓Michelle Gutierrez Cohen

Where to vote

1LBJ Student CenterEARLY VOTINGMap 2Centro Cultural HispanoEARLY VOTINGMap 3Dunbar CenterELECTION DAYMap

STEP 1 OF 2

Let's get your candidates

Enter your address and we'll fetch your candidates and closest voting locations.

No address needed

TAKE IT FOR A TEST DRIVE.

Build my Pocket Poll→

EARLY VOTING

Oct 19–30

ELECTION DAY

Nov 3

POLL HOURS

7A–7P

HAYSVOTES.ORG Hays County · San Marcos 78666

HAYSVOTES.ORG · TEXAS MIDTERM 2026

YOUR POCKET POLL

Behold, the Texas Midterm Democratic Ballot!

33 RACES

THAT'S THE WHOLE THING.

Print it, fold it, put it in your pocket. Paper is allowed in the booth — phones are not.

HAYSVOTES.ORG San Marcos 78666

YOUR POCKET POLL

Behold, the Texas Midterm Democratic Ballot!

33 RACES

THAT'S THE WHOLE THING.

Paper is allowed in the booth — phones are not.