Get Ready to Vote in May 2026
Two elections. Real decisions. Know your ballot before you go.
Harris County voters have elections on May 2 and May 26. From school board seats to statewide offices, these races affect your everyday life, and your ballot depends on where you live. See our nonpartisan Houston Voters Guide to research candidates and head to the polls with confidence.
UPCOMING ELECTIONS:
| ELECTION DAY | RACES | EARLY VOTING |
|---|---|---|
| May 2 | Uniform & Special Election For Texas Senate District 4 | April 20 - 28 |
| May 16 | Houston City Council, District C Runoff | April 29 - May 12 |
| May 26 | Primary Runoff Elections | May 15 - 22 |
Why Houstonians Trust this Guide
For over 105 years, the League of Women Voters of Houston has provided nonpartisan election information to Harris County voters. Our guide makes it easy to:
Designed with every voter in mind, making election information accessible and easy to navigate.
The Houston Voters Guide provides Harris County voters with candidate questionnaire responses, personalized ballot information, key election dates, and voting resources — all in one trusted, nonpartisan place.
Access the digital guide or pick up a printed copy today to prepare ahead of the March 3 Primary and vote with confidence.
Resources to register to vote & how to vote
Learn about voter registration, ID requirements, and polling place services while comparing candidate questionnaire responses and backgrounds, all in one place.
Get Ready to Vote
The next elections is around the corner.
Don’t wait! Use our voters resources to get informed today so you’re ready at the polls.
We’re proud to offer nonpartisan voter information to our community. We never support or oppose candidates or parties, our only goal is empowering every voter. To protect the accuracy and integrity of these resources, please do not copy, alter, redesign, or publish this guide without written permission from the League of Women Voters of Houston. If you’d like to collaborate or request licensed use, contact us.
