Residents of the Lake Houston area are gearing up for the primary runoff elections scheduled for May 26. Early voting is available at designated centers across Harris County, including the Octavia Fields Branch Library in Humble, San Jacinto College Generation Park in Houston, and the Kingwood Community Center in Kingwood. These centers are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through May 22.

Election Day Details

On election day, May 26, voters can cast their ballots at any of the 164 voting centers across Harris County. It’s important for voters to remember that they must vote in the county where they are registered.

Key Races

The runoff elections will feature several significant races. For statewide positions, Republicans will decide on their candidate for U.S. senator, while both Republicans and Democrats have candidates vying for the position of attorney general. Additionally, the Republican race for railroad commissioner and the Democratic race for lieutenant governor are on the ballot.

Locally, the Harris County judge position is contested on both the Republican and Democratic sides, and Democrats will also choose their candidate for Harris County district clerk. Voters should be aware that this list is not exhaustive and does not include uncontested races.

For those interested in reviewing the candidates and measures, sample ballots for both Republican and Democratic voters in Harris County are available online.

Original reporting: Community Impact — Houston — read the source article.