Your elections · Austin
Tuesday, November 3
November general election
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Key dates
- Last day to registerOct 5Passed
- Early votingOct 19–Oct 30Next
- Mail ballot application dueReceived, not postmarkedOct 23
- Election DayPolls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Nov 3
Where to vote and sample ballots
Vote in person during early voting or on Election Day. Your county sets the locations, and most let you vote at any site in the county.
Your polling places and ballot depend on your home address and county, not just your city. Austin spans 3 counties. Pick yours:
Voting by mail
Texas mail ballots are only for voters who are 65 or older, sick or disabled, out of the county during voting, expecting to give birth near Election Day, or confined in jail but eligible. You apply to your county's early voting clerk.
Official mail ballot rulesWhat ID to bring
Bring an accepted photo ID, such as a Texas driver's license, Texas election ID certificate, U.S. passport or military ID. If you don't have one, the state lists other options.
Full list of accepted IDAccessibility
Every voter can get help: accessible voting machines, curbside voting and an assistant of your choice. The official page explains how to ask.
Accessible votingMeet the candidates
Explore who's running, compare candidate responses, and review trusted election resources. The Local Voice does not endorse candidates or political parties.
Local offices on the ballot
Verified municipal contests only—not every office on your ballot. Your home address determines eligibility.
City Council Member · District 1
Nov 3, 2026 · Last verified: Oct 16, 2026
City Council Member · District 3
Nov 3, 2026 · Last verified: Oct 16, 2026
City Council Member · District 5
Nov 3, 2026 · Last verified: Oct 16, 2026
City Council Member · District 8
Nov 3, 2026 · Last verified: Oct 16, 2026
City Council Member · District 9
Nov 3, 2026 · Last verified: Oct 16, 2026
We haven't verified a complete current candidate list for display here. The official election resources below show published offices and candidates; check your sample ballot for the contests at your address.
Official ballot information
City and council district alone don't determine your ballot. Use your county's official address or voter lookup when available. Composite sample ballots include contests that may not apply to you. Enter personal details only on the official site, never here.
Independent, nonpartisan research
Research candidates on VOTE411VOTE411 is provided by the League of Women Voters, not an election authority. Candidate responses are their own statements, not independently verified facts. Coverage and responses vary by race; a missing response is not a recommendation.
Sources & transparency
Dates are copied by a person from Texas Secretary of State, last checked Oct 16, 2026. The Local Voice doesn't endorse candidates or tell you how to vote.