An election is right around the corner and if you’re not sure if you need to get into a voting booth, this is the guide for you:
It’s a Runoff Election
Texans chose who the Democratic and Republic nominees would be for a number of races during the primaries on March 3. But not all were decided — some were too close to call and moved into a runoff.
On May 26, voters will decide the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, and the Republican and Democratic nominees for Texas lieutenant governor, among others.
When To Head to the Voting Booth
Early voting is currently underway and ends Friday at 7 p.m. Travis County residents can vote anywhere with a “Vote here/aqui” sign out front. For a list of early voting locations, click here.
Tuesday is your last chance to vote in the runoff election. Voting runs 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Travis County residents can vote anywhere with a “Vote here/aqui” sign. For a list of Election Day voting locations, click here.
Who You Can Vote For
The runoff is still a primary election, which means you can only vote for one party’s candidates. The party you voted for in March is the party you’ll vote for this time around. If you didn't vote in the March primary you can still cast a ballot in the runoff but must choose a party.
Now, you don’t want to go into the voting booth unprepared, especially because many local races are at stake. Take a couple minutes to look up what will be on your ballot using the Travis County Clerk’s website.
A Big Race To Watch: Paxton v. Cornyn
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is hoping to unseat John Cornyn as one of the state’s two U.S. senators, a position Cornyn has held for more than two decades. Cornyn and Paxton are both vying to be the state’s Republican nominee for U.S. Senate.
President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton earlier this week, calling him a “true MAGA warrior.” Cornyn remains in the race.
The winner will face Democratic nominee James Talarico in November.
