Texas’ 2026 primary election is approaching. Here’s when to register to vote, when early voting begins and what to know before Election Day.

While the GOP will still hold 218 seats in the House to the Democrats' 214, it means they can't afford to lose even two of their members on a big vote. That is big trouble for Speaker Mike Johnson.

Texas primary elections are set for March and Democrats and Republicans will have a chance to decide which candidates they want on the November general election ballot.

Our detailed guide shows what will be on the ballot, mail-in voting information, voter registration requirements, important dates to know and much more.

Crockett's campaign says she is best candidate to bring Democrats to the polls in the general election.

Pollsters that meet at least two of the three criteria below are considered “select pollsters” by The Times, as long as they are conducting polls for nonpartisan sponsors. Has a track record of accuracy in recent elections Is a member of a professional polling organization Conducts probability-based sampling

The ballot features two Democrats, former Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee and former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards. Early voting runs from Jan. 21-27, with Election Day on Saturday,

Democrat Taylor Rehmet and Republican Leigh Wambsganss face off Jan. 31 in a race political experts say may foreshadow November elections.

Democrats could be more competitive financially in the U.S. Senate race, but their comparatively small fundraising hauls for state office leave them with fewer resources to reach voters.

Source: Polls collected by The New York Times. Pollsters that meet at least two of the three criteria below are considered “select pollsters” by The Times, as long as they are conducting polls for nonpartisan sponsors.

The cost of health care is top of mind for Texas voters as they prepare to head to the polls during the consequential midterm election this year.