What's on the Ballot
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 is a Primary Election. In a Primary, you select your preferred candidate for the General Election in November 2026. In San Antonio, you’ll choose a Democratic or Republican ballot to select your preferred candidates. For the Primary, you’ll select candidates for Congress, Governor, County Judge, District Attorney, County Courts, and more.
To see your individual sample ballot, enter your voting information on Bexar County’s elections website.
- United States Senator: Every state elects two U.S. Senators that make up a total of 100 members in the Senate. Senators are elected to serve six-year terms and are a part of the Legislative branch of government.
- United States Representatives: There are 435 representatives in the House that serve their respective congressional districts for the Legislative branch of government. House seats are proportionate to their population that is reported after the decennial Census. Texas has 38 congressional districts. Each representative is elected to a two-year term.
- Governor: The governor of Texas is the chief executive of the state. The governor is elected every four years and has no term limits.
- Lieutenant Governor: The lieutenant governor of Texas is the second-highest constitutional officer in Texas. In Texas, the lieutenant governor plays an active role in running the legislative chamber. The lieutenant governor is elected every four years and has no term limits.
- Attorney General: The attorney general is the chief legal officer of Texas and is charged by the state constitution to represent the state in civil litigation and approve public bond issues. The attorney general is elected to four-year terms with no term limits.
- Comptroller of Public Accounts: The comptroller serves as the chief financial officer for the state. The office is primarily responsible for collecting taxes and estimating revenue for the state. The comptroller is elected every four years and has no term limits.
- Commissioner of General Land Office: The land commissioner serves as the head of the Texas General Land Office. The department is responsible for stewardship of state land, mineral rights, and coastline. The commissioner is elected every four years and has no term limits.
- Commissioner of Agriculture: The commissioner of agriculture serves as the head of the Texas Department of Agriculture. The department is responsible for food safety, school lunches, pesticide regulation, and support to farmers and ranchers. The commissioner is elected every four years and has no term limits.
- Railroad Commissioner: Railroad Commissioners are elected statewide to six-year, staggered terms. The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) is a state agency that oversees and regulates oil and gas development.
- Justice, Supreme Court: Composed of a chief justice and eight justices, the Supreme Court of Texas is the court of last resort for civil matters in the state. They are elected to staggered six-year terms in statewide elections.
- Court of Criminal Appeals: Composed of a presiding judge and eight judges, the Court of Criminal Appeals is Texas’ highest court for criminal cases. They are elected for terms of six years.
- State Senator: The Texas Senate is the upper house of the Texas Legislature and is composed of 31 members who represent 31 separate geographical districts in the state. There are no term limits. Terms are four years in length.
- State Representative: The Texas House is the lower house of the Texas Legislature. It consists of 150 members who are elected from single-member districts for two-year terms. There are no term limits.
- Justice, 15th Court of Appeals: Composed of one Chief Justice and two justices, the Fifteenth Court of Appeals has jurisdiction over civil matters brought against the state. The elected justices serve six-year terms.
- Justice, 4th Court of Appeals: Composed of seven justices, the Fourth Court of Appeals has intermediate appellate jurisdiction of both civil and criminal cases appealed from lower courts in thirty-two counties of Texas, including Bexar County.
- District Judge: The chief trial courts in Texas are the District Courts. There is one judge per district court with four-year term limits.
- Criminal District Attorney: The Criminal District Attorney is the head of the Criminal District Attorney’s Office, which analyzes all felony and most misdemeanor charges filed by law enforcement agencies in Bexar County and determines whether there is enough evidence for further prosecution. The District Attorney also serves as legal counsel for Bexar County, county officials, and county employees. This Criminal District Attorney serves four-year terms and there are no term limits.
- County Judge: The County Judge is the presiding officer and a voting member of the Bexar County Commissioners Court. This body passes laws and creates policies for the County. The County Judge represents all of Bexar County for a four-year term with no term limits.
- Judge, County Courts: Bexar County has 15 County Courts, each with a presiding Judge, established by the Texas Legislature. Judges serve four-year terms with no term limits.
- Probate Court: The Probate Court system is divided into two separate courts with each Probate Court headed by an elected judge who is elected for a four-year term. The Bexar County Probate Courts are tasked with: probating the wills of deceased persons, declaring the heirs of deceased persons who die without a will, establishing guardianships for incapacitated persons, and handling court-ordered mental health cases (Probate Court 1).
- District Clerk: The District Clerk serves as the custodian of all records for the District Courts. Additional responsibilities include collecting filing fees, coordinating the jury panel selection process, and processing passport applications. The District Clerk serves four-year terms with no term limits.
- County Clerk: The County Clerk serves as the custodian for the records filed in and managed by Bexar County, including birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, and real property/land records. Additional responsibilities include managing funds, such as cash bond refunds and withdrawals of court registry funds. The County Clerk serves four-year terms with no term limits.
- County Commissioner: Bexar County is led by a County Judge and four Commissioners, who each represent a precinct of the County. They are all elected to four-year terms. They represent the Commissioners Court, which is the governing body of the County.
- Justice of Peace: The Bexar County Justice of the Peace Courts cover topics such as family, divorce, children, health and benefits, veterans, military, house and apartment, individual rights, and protection from violence or abuse. There are four precincts in Bexar County. One judge is elected for a four-year term in each precinct.
- County Chair: The County Chair oversees their political party and coordinates with precinct chairs.The County Chair serves two-year terms.
- Precinct Chairs: There are four Precinct Chairs for each political party. The Precinct Chairs serve two-year terms.
- Party Ballot Propositions: Each party offers 13 propositions that help shape the party’s platform heading into the general election. You will vote “yes” or “no” on whether you agree with them.
When to Vote
Early Voting
Tuesday, February 17 – Friday, February, 20: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, February 21: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday, February 22: Noon – 6:00 pm
Monday, February 23 — Friday, February 27: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Early Voting
Tues., February 17 – Fri., February, 20:
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sat., February 21:
7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sun., February 22:
Noon – 6:00 pm
Mon., February 23 — Fri., February 27:
7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Election Day
Tuesday, March 3: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Election Day
Tuesday, March 3:
7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Did you know?
15.5% of registered voters participated in the 2022 March Primary. 52% of voters in Bexar County cast a Democratic ballot and 48% cast a Republican ballot.
Where to Vote
In Bexar County, during both early voting and on Election Day, you can vote at any polling location. (Locations may differ between early voting and Election Day and are subject to change.)
Early Voting Polling Locations
Early voting has ended. To vote on Tuesday, March 3, visit any of the polling locations below.
Election Day Polling Locations
See a list of polling locations for Election Day, March 3rd, or use the map below to find a location and get directions.
What You Need
You must be registered to vote in order to vote in any election. The deadline to register to vote (or update your voter registration information) for this election has passed.
If you have a Texas or US photo identification (can be expired up to 4 years), bring that with you to vote. If you don’t have government-issued photo identification available, you can show another form of identification and sign a verified declaration at your polling place.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check whether I’m registered to vote?
You can check whether or not you are registered online.
The deadline to register to vote in the 2024 election has passed. To register to vote in future elections in Texas, you must complete the voter registration form and mail it to the County elections department or deliver it in person to the Voter Registration Office.
Does my identification have to match my registration information?
The address on your identification does not have to match your address on your voter registration information. Additionally, your gender marker and/or your name do not need to match your name on your voter registration information, election officials will review your identification, and if your name is “substantially similar,” you’ll be allowed to vote (but required to submit an affidavit stating you are the same person on the official list of voters).What if I can’t vote in person?
If you won’t be in Bexar County for Early Voting or Election Day; are 65 years or older; are disabled; expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day; or confined in jail but otherwise eligible to vote, you can vote early by mail. To do so, you’ll need to apply for a mail-in ballot by October 25. Ballots must be received by 7 pm on November 5.
How do I check whether I’m registered to vote?
You can check whether or not you are registered online.
The deadline to register to vote in the March 3 Primary has passed. To register to vote in the November 2026 General Election in Texas, complete the voter registration form and mail it to the County elections department (postmarked no later than Monday, October 5, 2026) or deliver it in person to the Voter Registration Office.
Does my identification have to match my registration information?
The address on your identification does not have to match your address on your voter registration information. Additionally, your gender marker and/or your name do not need to match your name on your voter registration information, election officials will review your identification, and if your name is “substantially similar,” you’ll be allowed to vote (but required to submit an affidavit stating you are the same person on the official list of voters).What if I can’t vote in person?
If you won’t be in Bexar County for Early Voting or Election Day; are 65 years or older; are disabled; expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day; or confined in jail but otherwise eligible to vote, you can vote early by mail. To do so, you’ll need to apply for a mail-in ballot. Applications must be received by Friday, February 20, 2026. Mail-in ballots must be received by Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:00 pm.