Voters head to the polls at South Austin Recreation Center in Austin Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
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Travis County voters head back to the polls Tuesday for a primary runoff election that will decide a handful of Democratic and Republican nominations before the November general election.
The ballot is short, but it includes several statewide races and a few district-level contests that will only appear for voters who live in those areas. There are no city propositions or bond measures on the county’s consolidated primary runoff ballot.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 26. Travis County voters can cast a ballot at any county Vote Center where a "Vote Here/Aquí" sign is posted, according to the Travis County Clerk’s Office. Early voting ran from May 18-22.
Because this is a primary runoff, voters who cast a ballot in the March Democratic primary must vote in the Democratic runoff, while voters who cast a ballot in the March Republican primary must vote in the Republican runoff. Texans do not register by party, and voters who skipped the March primary may choose either party’s runoff ballot.
What is on the Republican ballot?
Republican voters in Travis County will see runoff races for U.S. Senate, attorney general, railroad commissioner and a seat on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Some Republican voters will also see a congressional race for U.S. House District 37, depending on where they live.
The Republican primary runoff ballot includes:
U.S. senator:
- Ken Paxton
- John Cornyn
U.S. representative, District 37:
- Ge’Nell Gary
- Lauren B. Peña
Attorney general:
- Mayes Middleton
- Chip Roy
Railroad commissioner:
- Bo French
- Jim Wright
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals Place 3:
- Thomas Smith
- Alison Fox
What is on the Democratic ballot?
Democratic voters in Travis County will see runoff races for lieutenant governor, attorney general, State Board of Education and, for some voters, Texas House and Travis County Commissioners Court seats.
The Democratic primary runoff ballot includes:
Lieutenant governor:
- Marcos Isaias Velez
- Vikki Goodwin
Attorney general:
- Joe Jaworski
- Nathan Johnson
State Board of Education, District 5:
- Allison Bush
- Stephanie Limon Bazan
State representative, District 49:
- Montserrat Garibay
- Kathie Tovo
Travis County commissioner, Precinct 4:
- Susanna Ledesma-Woody
- George Morales III
Not every voter will see every race
The county’s consolidated ballot shows all races available somewhere in Travis County, but a voter’s actual ballot depends on their party runoff and home address. District races, such as U.S. House District 37, Texas House District 49 and Travis County commissioner Precinct 4, only appear for voters who live in those districts or precincts.
Voters can use the Travis County voter lookup tool to check their registration status and view a personalized ballot before heading to the polls.
Where can I vote?
Travis County voters heading to the polls Tuesday can cast a ballot at any of more than 150 county vote centers — no need to find your assigned precinct. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the May 26 primary runoff.