VOTER GUIDE

The next election will be the Democratic Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. On the ballot will be the candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for offices for the upcoming November, 2026, election. Check the “Our Candidates” page to see those who have announced their candidacies.

First day to file for a place on the Primary ballot for precinct chair candidates. Tuesday, September 9, 2025  

First day to file for all other candidates for offices that are regularly scheduled to be on the Primary ballot; first day for independent candidates to file declaration of intent. Saturday, November 8, 2025

Filing deadline for primary candidates; filing deadline for independent candidates to file declaration of intent. Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM  

First day to apply for a ballot by mail using Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM) or Federal Postcard Application (FPCA). Thursday, January 1, 2026* (Vote by mail preferences must be renewed each year!)

 
*First day to file does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday. An “Annual ABBM” or FPCA for a January or February 2026 election may be filed earlier, but not earlier than the 60th day before the date of the January or February election. 

Last Day to Register to Vote Monday, February 2, 2026

First Day of Early Voting Tuesday, February 17, 2026*
*First business day after President's Day

Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) Friday, February 20, 2026

Last Day of Early Voting Friday, February 27, 2026 

Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)4 

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026, POLLING PLACES TBA

  • Check Voter Registration

    Voting is one of America’s greatest freedoms, yet law makers often prevent pure democratic elections to favor desired demographics. Unfortunately, gerrymandering and voter-suppression laws are common place tactics used to prevent you from voicing your vote regularly so its important to stay up to date on your registration…

    Check Registration

  • Register To Vote

    Not Registered to Vote? Click the link to get the process started…

    Download Voter Registration Form

  • Register Online

    Or you can also register online here…

    Register Online

Curbside Voting is available to any voter who has difficulty walking or standing for long periods.  

 If you have an assistant with you, when you arrive at the location, have them notify the election official at that time. The election official will then bring your ballot to your car outside the polling location. If you do not have an assistant, please call  (830) 997-6518 ahead to notify the voting clerk that you want to vote curb side.

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You can contact Gillespie County Democratic Chair
Cathy Collier at cathytcollier@gmail.com.

“The only way back toward a democracy and an economy that will work for the majority is for most of us to get politically active once again, becoming organized and mobilized.”

Robert Reich