The next election we will be voting in will be the Democratic Primary that takes place on March 3rd, 2026. We will have any voting information, polling places and sample ballots linked here on this page once the information is available.
We encourage everyone to visit our Candidates page to read up on each candidate that will be on the Primary ballot in March.
If you wish to run for office the deadline to file is December 8th, 2025. If you have questions about running for office please contact Kelly Blackburn!
If you would like to run for office, please contact Kelly Blackburn
Voting Resources
Make sure you are prepared to vote in the next election.
2026 Primary Election Dates:
First Day to Apply for a Ballot by Mail Application (ABBM) or Federal Postcard Application (FPCA) Thursday, January 1, 2026
Last Day to Register to Vote Monday, February 2, 2026
First Day of Early Voting Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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
Possible Uniform and Run Off Elections – more information on SOS website
2026 Midterm Election:
Last Day to Register to Vote Monday, October 5, 2026
First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance Monday, October 19, 2026
Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) Friday, October 23, 2026
Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance Friday October 30, 2026
Election Day Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Last Day to Receive Ballot by Mail Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Here are some helpful links from the local elections’ office:
Election Order and Notices: https://www.co.ellis.tx.us/1032/Election-Notices
Register to Vote: https://www.co.ellis.tx.us/740/Voter-Registration-Information
Voting by Mail Information: http://www.co.ellis.tx.us/739/Early-Voting-Information-Ballot-by-Mail
Regular Absentee Ballot Information: http://www.co.ellis.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/5878/Ballot-by-Mail-Application-English—Revised-12-2021?bidId=
Absentee Ballot Information for Service Members, their families and overseas citizens: https://www.fvap.gov/guide?fouo=true