BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – The early voting period for the May 26 runoff election kicked off with significant engagement from the electorate, as over 10,000 individuals cast their ballots on the first day alone. This turnout reflects the growing civic involvement in local governance and the importance of the upcoming races.
In a county with 1,295,810 registered voters, a total of 10,600 people participated in the voting process at 50 polling locations on Monday. For those interested, detailed information about polling places and early voting hours is available below.
Among the polling locations, the busiest were as follows:
Democratic votes totaled 4,396 on Monday, while Republican votes reached 6,204.
For a comprehensive list of polling sites, please click here.
>> Texas primary runoff: Key races on the May 26 ballot
Although the deadline to apply for a mail ballot has passed, voters who requested one must ensure it is 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 mailed using the United States Postal Service.
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Here’s what you need to know about early voting in Bexar County.
When can I vote early in Bexar County?
Where can I vote early in Bexar County?
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How do I know if I’m eligible to vote?
To confirm your eligibility to vote, please click here. The last day to register to vote in the May 26 primary runoff was April 27.
What’s on the ballot?
One of the most significant contests on the ballot is the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, where incumbent John Cornyn faces Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The winner will go on to challenge Democratic nominee James Talarico.
Additionally, there are important runoff contests in Texas’ 35th Congressional District, with Carlos De La Cruz and John Lujan competing for the Republican nomination, while Maureen Galindo and Johnny Garcia vie for the Democratic nomination.
In Bexar County, the Democratic race for district attorney has narrowed down to 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 will face Republican Ashley Foster in November, as outgoing District Attorney Joe Gonzales has opted not to seek re-election.
Depending on their party affiliation and address, voters will also select candidates for lieutenant governor, attorney general, state representative, state senator, county clerk, and district clerk positions.
The Bexar County Democratic sample ballot can be viewed below:
The Bexar County Republican sample ballot can be viewed below:
What do I need to bring to the polling place?
Voters should be prepared to present acceptable forms of identification. These
