Texas · November 3, 2026

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The pundits moved Texas races to “toss-up.” Put in your address to see the close races on your ballot, where you vote, and what it takes to win your precinct.

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Key dates

  • Last day to registerMon, Oct 5Register or check
  • Early votingMon, Oct 19 – Fri, Oct 30Any site in your county
  • Mail ballot application received byFri, Oct 23Who qualifies
  • Election DayTue, Nov 37:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Source: Texas Secretary of State and VoteTexas.gov, checked Sept 30, 2026. Bring one of 7 approved photo IDs (see the list). If you don't have one and can't reasonably get one, you can still vote by signing a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and showing a supporting document.

The closest races in Texas

Ratings from the Cook Political Report, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and Inside Elections, plus recent public polls.

Closest racesStatewide

U.S. Senate

Republican: Ken Paxton
vs. James Talarico (Democrat)
Also on the ballot: Ted Brown (Libertarian)

Rating: Toss-up (Cook Political Report: Toss Up, 2026-08-20; Sabato's Crystal Ball: Toss-up, 2026-08-26)

Last time: 2020: Republican won by about 9.6 points (not re-verified)

Late-September polls range from a tie to Talarico +6.

Closest racesStatewide

Railroad Commissioner

Republican: Bo French
vs. Jon Rosenthal (Democrat)
Also on the ballot: Arthur DiBianca (Libertarian)

Rating: Competitive (poll within 2 points) (Texas Southern University poll: French 44, Rosenthal 42, 2026-09-18)

Last time: Not verified

Possibly the closest statewide race below the U.S. Senate.

Closest racesU.S. House (Congress)

U.S. House, District 15

Republican: Monica De La Cruz (incumbent)
vs. Bobby Pulido (Democrat)

Rating: Toss-up (Cook Political Report: Toss Up, 2026-09-25; Sabato's Crystal Ball: Toss-up, 2026-08-26; Inside Elections: Tilt R, 2026-08-20)

Last time: 2024: Republican won by 14.2 points (old lines); Trump won the new lines by 18

Texas Southern University (Aug): Pulido 50, De La Cruz 45.

County coverage for this district is still being confirmed.

Closest racesU.S. House (Congress)

U.S. House, District 34

Republican: Eric Flores
vs. Vicente Gonzalez (incumbent) (Democrat)
Also on the ballot: Chris Royal (Libertarian), Eddie Espinoza (Green)

Rating: Toss-up (Cook Political Report: Toss Up, 2026-09-25; Sabato's Crystal Ball: Leans D, 2026-09-29)

Last time: 2024: Democrat won by 2.6 points (old lines); Trump won the new lines by about 10

Texas Southern University (Aug): Gonzalez 45, Flores 42.

County coverage for this district is still being confirmed.

Closest racesU.S. House (Congress)

U.S. House, District 35

Republican: Carlos De La Cruz
vs. Johnny C. Garcia (Democrat)

Rating: Lean Republican (Cook Political Report: Lean R, 2026-09-25; Sabato's Crystal Ball: Leans R, 2026-08-26; Inside Elections: Lean R, 2026-09-03)

Last time: New district; Trump won the new lines by about 10

Democratic group's internal poll: De La Cruz 45, Garcia 44.

County coverage for this district is still being confirmed.

Closest racesTexas Senate

Texas Senate, District 9

Republican: Leigh Wambsganss
vs. Taylor Rehmet (incumbent) (Democrat)

Rating: Competitive (Democratic target) (KERA News: Rematch, 2026-09-24)

Last time: Jan 2026 special runoff: Democrat won by 14.6. 2022 regular: Republican won by 20

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