Can you believe it’s already time to vote in the Texas Primary Election? Election Day is Tuesday, March 5. We’ve done the Googling so you don’t have to. To make this election as easy as possible, we’ve curated need-to-know information about how and where to vote, along with what is on this year’s ballots — from county commissioner seats to the US President.
Are you registered?
First things first, make sure you’re eligible + registered to vote.
Find your polling location
Bexar County polling places are open starting Tuesday, Feb. 20 through Friday, March 1, with Election Day to follow on Tuesday, March 5. Here is a breakdown of voting hours through the week:
- Tuesday, Feb. 20 to Friday, Feb. 23 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m
- Saturday, Feb. 24 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Sunday, Feb. 25 from 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
- Monday, Feb. 26 to Friday, March 1 from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 5 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
If you’re unsure where to go, check out this interactive map created by the Bexar County Elections Department of all 42 polling locations in the county. You’ll be required to show either photo ID or documentation that verifies your current address.
Have a mail-in ballot? Completed ballots must be received — not postmarked — by Friday, Feb. 23 to be counted. Check out these mail-in ballot instructions.
What are we voting on?
In Bexar County, you’ll be voting in the primary election for:
- US President
- US Senators
- State Representatives
- Bexar County Sheriff
- Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector
- Several county commissioner seats
You can also identify your voting district by checking your voter registration status or these sample ballots.
