Key Dates and Times for Early Voting
Early voting for the May 2, 2026, Joint General and Special Elections starts on Monday, April 20, and continues through Tuesday, April 28. This period offers voters in several local cities and school districts the chance to participate in critical decisions that will shape their communities.
Here are the early voting hours:
- Monday, April 20: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 21: Closed to observe San Jacinto Day
- Wednesday, April 22, to Saturday, April 25: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Sunday, April 26: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Monday, April 27 to Tuesday, April 28: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Travis County is implementing countywide voting, which means eligible voters can cast their ballots at any polling location within the county.
Locations for Early Voting
Voters can visit one of the following seven early polling locations, as listed by the Travis County Clerk’s Office:
- Christ Episcopal Church, 3520 W. Whitestone Blvd.
- ACC Elgin, 1501 US-290
- Lake Travis ISD Educational Development Center, 607 Ranch Road 620 N
- Bee Cave City Hall, 4000 Galleria Pkwy
- Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek
- Randalls Flagship West Lake Hills, 3300 Bee Caves Rd
- Travis County Clerk, 5501 Airport Blvd
These locations provide convenient access for voters across the county.
Municipalities and Entities Participating
The Travis County Clerk is responsible for conducting elections on behalf of various local municipalities and governmental entities. These include:
Cities:
– City of Bee Cave
– City of Cedar Park
– City of Elgin (Citywide, Ward 2, Ward 3)
– City of Briarcliff
– City of Webberville
– City of Round Rock
– City of West Lake Hills
School Districts:
– Eanes ISD
– Hays Consolidated ISD
– Lake Travis ISD
Municipal Utility Districts:
– Anderson Mill Limited District
– Ensenada Municipal Utility District of Travis County
– Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 1
– Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 4
– Ranch at Cypress Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1
– Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 15
– Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 27
Deadline for Mail-In Ballot Applications
Voters who prefer to vote by mail must apply for a ballot. The deadline to submit an application is Monday, April 20. However, applications must be received by the Elections office by Tuesday, April 21, at 5 p.m.
This ensures that all eligible voters have ample time to prepare for the upcoming elections. For more information, voters can refer to the KXAN Voter Guide or contact the Travis County Clerk’s Office directly.
