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Texas 2026 midterm election scheduled for November 3

Election Day for Texas 2026 midterm elections is set for November 3. Early voting runs October 19-30. The last day to register for early voting was October 5. Voters will choose candidates for U.S. Senate, governor, Congress, state legislature, county offices and school boards, and will vote on propositions and tax measures.

Where
Statewide
When
Election Day on Nov. 3, 2026; early voting Oct. 19-30; voter registration deadline Oct. 5
Sources
Reported by 3 outlets

Counties: Aransas Kleberg Nueces San Patricio Travis

Taxes and money

West Oso ISD ad valorem tax rate increase of 8.95% in M&O revenue; Skidmore-Tynan ISD ad valorem tax rate increase of 8.98% in M&O revenue; sales and use tax of 1.25% adoption in an unspecified city location; Nueces County Emergency Services District No. 1 considers local sales and use tax not to exceed 2%.

  • Ad valorem tax increase$2,039,3562 Who pays or receives it: West Oso Independent School District residents
  • Ad valorem tax increase$214,445.432 Who pays or receives it: Skidmore-Tynan Independent School District residents

What these tax rates mean for a home

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Coming up

  • Monday, October 19, 2026. Early voting for 2026 Texas midterm election (Statewide)1 2
  • Friday, October 30, 2026. Early voting ends for 2026 Texas midterm election (Statewide)1 2
  • Tuesday, November 3, 2026. 2026 Texas midterm election (Statewide)2 3

Who's involved

  • James TalaricoU.S. Senate candidate
  • Ken PaxtonU.S. Senate candidate
  • Greg AbbottGovernor candidate
  • Gina HinojosaGovernor candidate
  • Austin American-Statesman Editorial BoardMade endorsement recommendations
  • Texas votersVoting in election

The facts

  • Election Day for Texas 2026 midterm elections is November 3.2 3 Stated by 2 sources
  • Early voting runs October 19-30, 2026.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Last day to register for early voting was October 5, 2026.2
  • Voters will choose U.S. Senator, governor, Congress, state legislature, county offices and school board members.1
  • Austin American-Statesman Editorial Board made endorsement recommendations in selected races.1
  • South Texas ballot includes propositions on Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District continuation and city charter amendments.2
  • Registered voters must present acceptable photo ID or alternative documents to vote in Texas.3

Who said what

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

  • easttexasnews.com Your vote can make the difference in state and city elections between a candidate who represents you and one who does not.3
  • Steven Jeter, Chief of Police in Trinity Get involved and let your voice be heard by voting.3

How they headlined it

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

Sources

Outlets: 4 not rated Who's covering Texas →

These outlets were found through Google News headlines. Google decides which outlets appear there, and they lean mostly one way, so this sheet can only be as balanced as the reporting it was built from. Leanings are AllSides Media Bias Ratings.

  1. Texas election 2026: Who we're endorsing on the ballot Austin American-Statesman Not rated, October 13, 2026
  2. See what is on the ballot in 2026 midterm election in South Texas AOL.com Not rated, October 14, 2026
  3. Midterm elections 2026 easttexasnews.com Not rated, October 14, 2026
  4. 2026 Texas Midterm Election Coverage | How to watch live election results coverage KHOU Not rated, October 15, 2026

Also reported by Corpus Christi Caller-Times.

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