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Texas voters will cast ballots that will determine which candidates advance to the November general election. The March 3 primary includes federal, state, and local races.
Election Day is Tuesday, March 3. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Anyone in line when polls close must be allowed to vote.
If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote in a race, the top two candidates will advance to a runoff election scheduled for May 26.
Where to vote in Bexar County on Election Day
Bexar County uses countywide Vote Centers, which means registered voters can cast a ballot at any open polling location in the county on Election Day, not just the precinct listed on their voter registration.
Polling locations include libraries, community centers, schools and government buildings across the county.
A list of voting locations for Election Day can be found here and in the map below.
You can also find official polling locations, sample ballots, and voting information through your county elections office:
- Bexar County
- Comal County
- Kendall County
- Kerr County
- Guadalupe County
- Medina County
- Bandera County
- Atascosa County
- Wilson County
- Llano County
- Val Verde County
Election office contact information for counties across the state is available through the Texas Secretary of State’s official county election directory.
Find your ballot and compare candidates
Several high-profile races could shape the future of Bexar County and Texas, including competitive primaries for U.S. Senate, Bexar County judge, and district attorney, as well as closely watched congressional and Texas House contests. These races will determine party nominees for offices that oversee criminal prosecutions, manage county government, and represent the San Antonio area in Austin and Washington.
Type in your address below to see the candidates and races that will appear on your ballot.
Voters can also review candidates, compare their responses on key issues, and see exactly what will appear on their ballot through the League of Women Voters’ nonpartisan voter guide.
View a sample ballot
Voters can review sample ballots for both the Democratic and Republican primaries to see the candidates and races they’ll be asked to decide before heading to the polls. Below are Bexar County’s generic sample ballots for each party’s primary.
How Texas primary elections work
Texas has an open primary system. Voters do not register with a political party in advance. Instead, voters select either a Republican or Democratic ballot when voting. That selection applies only to the primary and any runoff election.
Primary elections determine which candidates from each party will appear on the November general election ballot.
What to bring when you vote
Voters must present an approved form of photo identification when voting in person. Acceptable forms include:
- Texas driver’s license
- Texas personal ID card
- Texas election identification certificate
- Texas handgun license
- U.S. military ID with photo
- U.S. citizenship certificate with photo
- U.S. passport
Most IDs can be expired for up to four years and still be accepted. Voters age 70 or older may use photo identification that expired longer ago.
Voters who cannot obtain photo ID may use supporting documents, such as a utility bill or bank statement, and complete a declaration explaining the circumstances.
Voting by mail
Not everyone is eligible to vote by mail. You have to apply, and the deadline is Friday, Feb. 20, at 5 p.m.
Registered voters in Texas can vote by mail if they:
- will be away from their county on Election Day and during early voting;
- are sick or disabled;
- are 65 or older on Election Day;
- are confined in jail, but eligible to vote; or
- are expecting to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day.
You have to apply every election for a mail-in ballot, even if you did it last year.
Once you get your mail-in ballot, there are some extra deadlines you should keep in mind to make sure your ballot is received on time:
- Postmarked: March 3 by 7 p.m.
- Post received: March 4 by 5 p.m.
- In-person received: March 3 by 7 p.m.
- Post received from military members or voters overseas: March 9
You can only hand deliver a mail-in ballot to the county elections office on Election Day, and you will need to show a photo ID. A friend or relative is not allowed to turn your ballot in for you.
Recent changes at the U.S. Postal Office might affect when your mail is postmarked. There may be delays from when the mail is dropped off to when it's processed due to changes in USPS operations.
Remember, your ballot must be postmarked by March 3. If you are concerned about missing that deadline, you can ask for a "manual postmark" at the post office.
You can track the status of your mail-in ballot using the Texas Secretary of State’s ballot tracker.
Voting assistance and accessibility
Voters with disabilities or special needs have the right to receive assistance at the polls.
You may choose someone to help you vote, or request assistance from an election worker. The person assisting you cannot be your employer, someone who represents your employer, or an officer or representative of your labor union.
If you are unable to enter the polling place, you may vote curbside. An election worker can bring voting materials to you outside the polling location. Voters may send someone inside to request assistance or contact their county elections office in advance.
Accessible voting equipment is available at polling locations.
ASL Voting Assistance
Bexar County offers new tablets that allow individuals who are deaf to access American Sign Language virtual remote interpreters at all polling locations on Election Day.
Find DisabilitySA's voter information here.
Reporting problems or concerns at the polls
Voters who experience problems at a polling place — including accessibility barriers, intimidation, or other concerns — can report them and receive assistance.
The Texas Civil Rights Project operates an election protection hotline:
866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)
Voters can contact the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division at: https://civilrights.justice.gov
Election workers at polling places are available to help answer questions and address concerns in real time.
Plan ahead before you vote
Before heading to the polls, voters are encouraged to:
- Confirm their voter registration
- Review their sample ballot
- Find a convenient polling location
- Allow extra time if needed
Voting early can provide more flexibility and may help voters avoid longer lines on Election Day.