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Texas elections and officials

Statewide information for Texas. Search your address to add your House district and state legislators.

Texas closes registration 29 days before an election, which puts the next cutoff at October 5, 2026.

You have 66 days left to register.

Register or check your registration at vote.gov →

Upcoming elections
95days away

2026 General Election (Midterms)

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

All 435 U.S. House seats, 33+ U.S. Senate seats, most governorships, and thousands of state legislative seats.

Dates are set by state law but can change. Always verify with your official state election office.

Election Calendars

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U.S. senators

Every state elects two U.S. senators, who represent the whole state and serve six-year terms. These two are yours no matter where in Texas you live.

Ted Cruz

U.S. Senator (junior)Republican
  • In office since 2013
  • Last elected 2024
  • Term ends Jan 2031

John Cornyn

U.S. Senator (senior)Republican
  • In office since 2002
  • Last elected 2020
  • Term ends Jan 2027
State government

Your state government decides most of what you actually live with day to day: schools, roads, policing, housing, and health care rules. Texas's Legislature has 31 senators and 150 members of the House of Representatives.

Greg Abbott

GovernorRepublican
  • 4-year term
  • Next election November 2026
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Common questions

What is the voter registration deadline in Texas?

Texas closes registration 29 days before an election, which puts the next cutoff at October 5, 2026. You have 66 days left to register.

When is the next election in Texas?

The next election in Texas is the 2026 General Election (Midterms) on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Who are Texas's U.S. senators?

Texas is represented in the U.S. Senate by Ted Cruz (Republican) and John Cornyn (Republican).

Who is the governor of Texas?

Greg Abbott (Republican) is the governor of Texas.