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UpdateTexasTuesday, November 3, 2026

Williamson County, Texas polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day

Reporting by
FOX 7 Austin
“2026 election: Williamson County Election Day hours, locations”, Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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What happened

Voters can cast their ballots at any polling site in the county. Races on the ballot include Texas Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Texas Senate, local offices, and school bonds and boards. Texas law requires voters to present an acceptable form of photo ID, such as a Texas driver license, U.S. passport, or U.S. military identification card, to vote in person.1

What it means in Texas

What Texas voters need to know

Early voting ran from Monday October 19 through Friday October 30, 2026.2 The registration deadline was Monday October 5, 2026.2 Mail ballots postmarked by 7 p.m. on Election Day count if received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday November 4, 2026.2

Key dates in Texas

Election Day in today
  1. Mon, Oct 5 · passed
    Registration deadline
  2. Mon, Oct 19 · passed
    Early voting begins
  3. Fri, Oct 23 · passed
    Last day for mail ballot applications
  4. Fri, Oct 30 · passed
    Early voting ends
  5. Tue, Nov 3 · today
    Election Day
  6. Wed, Nov 4 · 1 day
    Mail ballots must arrive
  7. Tue, Nov 17 · 14 days
    County/Local certification
  8. Mon, Dec 7 · 34 days
    State certification

Every date in Texas, and who certifies the election

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The answers behind this
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Sources

  1. FOX 7 Austin, https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxQbHFOSGdMRS1jYUtGSG9aZEhMSnFwanB2cHpoa0VpaWVDYlo0dDc2ZzJQa1RLVEpLc25MUmU0ZUlrN0YwM2FuSlNYbHE4Z09hWUdsR0tWV2RFRENkZDdKbDFORnAydlBLNTR4RVBvb0dYeWZqeHhyWm1uNlNxbkttcGlXTEFVLURQVFFtbmxuZU4?oc=5 · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
  2. Vote.org, Texas Election Center, https://www.vote.org/state/texas/

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