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Texas early voting begins October 19 for 2026 midterm election

Early voting for Texas' 2026 midterm election starts October 19 and runs through October 30. Election Day is November 3. The voter registration deadline was October 5. More than 18 million Texans are registered to vote, over 1 million more than in 2022.

Where
Statewide
When
Early voting begins October 19, 2026
Sources
Reported by 33 outlets

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  • Monday, October 19, 2026. Early voting period for Texas 2026 midterm election (Statewide)2 4
  • Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 7:00 AM. Election Day for Texas 2026 midterm election (Statewide)2 4

Who's involved

  • Chris LynchRockwall County elections administrator
  • Texas Secretary of Stateelection official

The facts

  • Early voting runs October 19 through October 30, 2026.2 4 Stated by 2 sources
  • Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.2 4 Stated by 2 sources
  • Voter registration deadline was October 5, 2026.4
  • Deadline to apply for mail ballot is October 23, 2026.4
  • As of March 2026, more than 18 million Texans are registered to vote.2
  • In 2022 midterm election, more than 17 million Texans were registered.2
  • Polls on Election Day open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.4
  • Voters will decide on U.S. Senate seat, 38 U.S. House seats, governor, and other statewide offices.2

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Chris Lynch, Rockwall County elections administrator Expects 60 to 65% turnout rate in Rockwall County.2

How they headlined it

The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.

Sources

Outlets: 5 not rated Who's covering Texas →

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  1. Texas candidates ramp up election outreach as early voting looms KXAN Austin Not rated, October 10, 2026
  2. One week away from the start of early voting Spectrum News Not rated, October 12, 2026
  3. When is early voting in Texas? What to know about midterm elections Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Not rated, October 12, 2026
  4. When does early voting start in Texas for the 2026 midterm election? Dallas News Not rated, October 12, 2026
  5. Arlington Heights Election Guide 2026: Candidates, Early Voting Locations, Key Dates Patch Not rated, October 12, 2026

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