Upcoming Elections

May 26, 2026 Democratic Primary Runoff Election

Primary Runoff:

A primary runoff decides a party’s candidate when no one got a majority in the March primary.

Voters choose between the top two candidates from the March primary.

Early Voting: May 18 – May 22
Election Day: Tuesday, May 26

Runoff Voting Rules (Important)

  • If you voted in the Democratic Primary, you can only vote in the Democratic runoff.

  • If you did not vote in March, you can still vote in the runoff.

  • Runoff elections determine who moves on to the November ballot.

Runoffs often come down to very small margins — every vote matters.

Primary Runoff Election Dates

Last Day to Register to Vote - Monday, April 27, 2026

Last Day to Apply by Mail (Received,not Postmarked) - Friday, May 15, 2026

First Day of Early Voting - Monday, May 18, 2026

Last Day of Early Voting - Friday, May 22, 2026

Last Day to Receive Ballot by Mail - Tuesday, May 26, 2026(Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)  

Primary Runoff Races on the ballot(Sample Ballot)

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May 26, 2026 Runoff Candidates in Dallas County
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