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2026 General Election Information

This is a “midterm” election which is defined as an election that takes place halfway through the 4-year Presidential term. In a midterm election, the composition of congress is decided. Congress is literally on the ballot. All 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, plus one-third of the 100 seats in the U.S. Senate are up for a vote. You will be voting for your U.S. Representative and one of the U.S. Senators from Texas.

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In addition, you will have the opportunity to reshape our state's political landscape. You will be voting for all the major state offices including races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, commissioners, state representatives, judicial, as well as all Denton County offices.

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Don't assume that your vote won't count because of gerrymandering. Gerrymandered districts mostly affect your U.S. Representative and State legislature races. They do not apply in statewide races like U.S. Senator, governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and commissioners. All votes are counted equally across the state. This is where we have the impact.

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For more details about voting times and locations, click on the link below to view our 2026 General Election Voting Guide.

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VOTE EARLY! Don't wait until the last minute.
Make sure your vote is counted.
If something goes wrong, you have days
to fix it instead of one frantic afternoon.

What to Bring When You Vote

  • Government issued identification

    • Driver License, Passport, etc.​

    • Click here for a list of the acceptable forms of photo ID

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  • Voter registration card

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  • Paper copy of your voting choices​

    • No phones are allowed when voting​

    • Click here to print the APV 2026 General Election Voting Guide with our recommendations.

    • Click here to print a sample ballot where you can mark your own choices. Please note, you will have to put in your name and birthdate to access the sample ballot.

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  •  Your friends, family, and neighbors

    • Encourage others to come with you to vote.​

    • Make it an event - Go have coffee or lunch when you're done.

Additional Information

What to do if you need assistance at the polling place.

  • Tell the election official if you are a voter who needs help filling out your ballot. You do not have to provide proof of your disability.

    • You can ask for assistance from an election official or bring you own assistant.

    • Access Writer touchpad ballot is available upon request

    • You can request a chair when voting
       

  • If you have difficulty walking or standing for long periods you can request curbside voting. An election official will bring your ballot to your car outside the polling location.

    • If you have an assistant with you, when you arrive at the location, have them notify the election official at that time.

    • If you do not have an assistant, please call (940) 349-3200 ahead to notify the early voting clerk that you want to vote curb side.

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What to do if they tell you that you're on the Suspense List?

  • If you haven't moved or you have moved to a new address in the same county, you can complete a Statement of Residence confirming or updating your address and, if otherwise eligible, cast a regular ballot.

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​What to do if you experience issues, voter intimidation, or you believe something suspicious or illegal has occurred?

  • ​Report immediately to the presiding election judge at the polling location.

  • Document in detail, video if safe.

  • Call 1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)

  • Call Cammy 713-202-1381

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