Residents of Bexar County have a clear window to vote early ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm election. Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30, providing multiple locations for convenient ballot casting.
Primary Early‑Voting Site
The central hub for early voting is the Bexar County Elections Department at 1103 S. Frio St., San Antonio. Voters can stop by during the posted hours to submit their ballots in person.
Additional Early‑Voting Locations
Two branch sites also serve the county:
- Bexar County Justice Center, 300 Dolorosa St.
- Valley Ranch Community Center, 13624 Valley Lake
These locations operate on slightly different schedules and are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Check the county website for the exact hours for each week.
Mail‑In Ballot Deadlines
Voters who prefer to vote by mail must request a ballot by Oct. 23. The last day to register to vote for this election was Oct. 5, so all eligible voters should already be on the rolls.
Identification Requirements
When voting in person, Bexar County requires a valid form of identification. Acceptable IDs include a Texas driver’s license, a Texas personal identification card, a U.S. passport, a military ID, or a voter registration card. For a complete list, visit the county elections website.
What’s on the Ballot?
The midterm ballot covers a range of races from the federal level down to local school districts. While San Antonio has no municipal contests this November, neighboring cities such as Converse, Schertz and Windcrest will hold city‑council elections.
County‑wide positions include seats on the commissioners court, various county offices, and judges for county courts. At the state level, voters will decide on the U.S. Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton, as well as the governor’s race featuring incumbent Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat Gina Hinojosa.
All U.S. House seats that include portions of Bexar County are up for election. Incumbent Democrats face challengers in three of the five districts. Notably, District 23—formerly represented by Tony Gonzales, who resigned in April—features Republican Brandon Herrera, Democrat Katy Padilla Stout, and Independent Ben Mendoza. The newly drawn District 35 pits Republican Carlos De La Cruz against Democrat Johnny Garcia.
Other statewide offices on the ballot include attorney general, land commissioner, state comptroller, and railroad commissioner. Voters will also select candidates for several state Supreme Court seats, lower state courts, and the State Board of Education.
Need Help?
If you have lost your voter registration card, you may request a replacement in writing from the county voter registrar. For further details on voting locations, hours, and ID requirements, visit the Bexar County Elections Department website or click the links provided in the original announcement.
Early voting offers a convenient, safe way to fulfill your civic duty while avoiding the crowds on Election Day. Take advantage of the extended window and make your voice heard in this important midterm election.
Original reporting: San Antonio, TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
