Early voting for the 2026 Texas primary runoff in Bexar County runs Monday, May 18 through Friday, May 22, giving local voters a final shot before the May 26 runoff. Voters in San Antonio and across Bexar County can use any of 50 early voting sites, mail in ballots if they requested one, and consult sample ballots for their party. The ballot includes high-profile statewide contests — notably the Republican U.S. Senate runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton — plus local showdowns that will shape county leadership.

Early voting takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, with a handful of locations offering slightly different hours. Fifty polling places have been set up across Bexar County to make voting convenient for most neighborhoods. Bring an acceptable form of photo ID and allow time for parking and check-in when you arrive.

The county has published a full list of early voting sites so residents can pick the option that fits them best. Major sites include the Bexar County Elections Office at 1103 S Frio St., the Bexar County Justice Center at 300 Dolorosa, and neighborhood libraries and civic centers throughout the county. There are locations in Castle Hills, Leon Valley, Windcrest, and at area colleges and community centers to serve voters across urban and suburban zones.

• Bexar County Elections Office: 1103 S Frio St.
• Bexar County Justice Center: 300 Dolorosa (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
• Brookhollow Branch Library: 530 Heimer Road
• Castle Hills City Hall: 209 Lemonwood
• Christian Family Baptist Church: 1589 Grosenbacher
• Claude Black Community Center: 2805 E. Commerce
• Cody Branch Library: 11441 Vance Jackson Road
• Collins Garden Branch Library: 200 N. Park Blvd.
• Converse Community Event Center: 407 S. Seguin Road
• Copernicus Community Center: 5003 Lord Road
• Cortez Branch Library: 2803 Hunter Blvd.
• Encino Branch Library: 2515 E. Evans Road
• Fair Oaks Ranch Police Department – Training Room: 7286 Dietz Elkhorn Drive
• Frank Garrett Multi Service Center: 1226 N.W. 18th St.
• Great Northwest Branch Library: 9050 Wellwood
• Guerra Branch Library: 7978 Military Drive W.
• Igo Branch Library: 13330 Kyle Seale Parkway
• Johnston Branch Library: 6307 Sun Valley Drive
• Kirby City Hall: 112 Bauman Kirby
• Las Palmas Branch Library: 515 Castroville Road
• Leon Valley Conference Center: 6421 Evers Road
• Lions Field Adult and Senior Center: 2809 Broadway St.
• Macedonia Baptist Church: 963 SW 40th St.
• Maverick Branch Library: 8700 Mystic Park
• McCreless Branch Library: 1023 Ada St.
• Memorial Branch Library: 3222 Culebra Road
• Mission Branch Library: 3134 Roosevelt Ave.
• Northeast Lakeview College – Medina CTE Rm. 104 Bldg. 800: 1201 Kitty Hawk Road
• Northside Activity Center: 7001 Culebra Road
• Northwest Vista College – Mountain Laurel Hall Rm. 100 A&B: 3535 N. Ellison Drive
• Our Lady of the Lake University: 411 S.W. 24th St.
• Palo Alto College – Palomino Center Rm. 110: 1400 W. Villaret Blvd.
• Parman Branch Library at Stone Oak: 20735 Wilderness Oak
• Precinct 1 Satellite Office: 3505 Pleasanton Road
• Precinct 3 Satellite Office: 320 Interpark Blvd.
• San Antonio College – Victory Center Rm 117: 1819 N. Main Ave.
• Schaefer Branch Library: 6322 U.S. Highway 87 East
• Semmes Branch Library: 15060 Judson Road
• Shavano Park City Hall: 900 Saddletree Ct.
• Somerset City Hall: 7360 E. 6th St.
• Southside ISD Administration Building: 1460 Martinez Losoya Road
• St. Hedwig City Hall: 13065 FM – 1346 St.
• St Philips College – Hudgins Fitness Ctr. Rm 100: 1801 Martin Luther King Drive
• Texas A&M University – Mays Ctr Ste. 111: 6421 Evers Road
• Thousand Oaks Branch Library: 4618 Thousand Oaks
• Tobin Library at Oakwell: 4134 Harry Wurzbach
• University of Texas at San Antonio – Bexar Room: 1 UTSA Circle
• Windcrest Civic Center: 9310 Jim Seal
• Wonderland of Americas: 4522 Fredericksburg Road
• Woodlawn Pointe Center: 702 Donaldson Ave.

If you applied for a mail ballot before the deadline, be sure it is either received by the elections office or postmarked by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26. Completed mail-in ballots can be returned in person to the elections office or sent through the U.S. Postal Service. The deadline to request a mail ballot has passed, so in-person early voting is the primary option for any new voters.

To check voter eligibility or registration status, use the state voter portal or county resources to confirm your registration and precinct. The last day to register for the May 26 runoff was April 27, so those hoping to vote had to meet that deadline. Even so, pre-checking your status helps avoid surprises at the polling place.

The marquee contest on the Republican side for U.S. Senate pits incumbent John Cornyn against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, with the winner set to face Democratic nominee James Talarico. That race has statewide implications and has been a major focus of both parties. Down-ballot contests will determine state legislative seats and key county offices that voters care about locally.

In the 35th Congressional District, both parties have runoffs to decide their nominees, including Republicans Carlos De La Cruz and John Lujan and Democrats Maureen Galindo and Johnny Garcia. Those outcomes will shape the general election matchups and party strategies in a competitive area. Voters in the district should check their sample ballot to see which contests apply to their address.

Locally, the Democratic runoff for Bexar County district attorney is between former appellate judge Luz Elena Chapa and Jane Davis, the chief of the juvenile section of the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office. The winner of that Democratic primary will face Republican Ashley Foster in November for the seat being vacated by outgoing District Attorney Joe Gonzales. That office influences prosecutions and criminal justice priorities across the county.

Voters will also see contests for lieutenant governor, attorney general, state representative, state senator, county clerk, and district clerk depending on party and address. Sample ballots for each party are available and can help you plan before you go to the polls. Check the sample ballot for the races and candidates that will appear for you on May 26.

Acceptable photo IDs for voting include a Texas driver’s license, a Texas Election Identification Certificate from DPS, a Texas personal ID card from DPS, and a Texas handgun license issued by DPS. U.S. military ID with a photo, a U.S. citizenship certificate with a photo, and a U.S. passport are also valid. Bringing one of these forms of identification will speed the check-in process and ensure you can cast your ballot without delay.

Make a plan: pick your polling place, confirm your ID, and leave extra time to vote during the early voting window so you don’t get stuck in a rush. Early voting gives flexibility and avoids the heavier Election Day lines, and with 50 sites across Bexar County there are many convenient options. Show up informed and ready to make your voice count in the runoff.