Dallas CountyPlain-language guide
How to vote in Dallas County
The facts, with sources
Early voting runs October 19 to October 30, 2026: Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, October 25, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Source: dallascountyvotes.orgAny Dallas County registered voter can vote at any early voting location.
Source: dallascountyvotes.orgElection Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you are in line by 7 p.m., you can still vote.
Source: dallascountyvotes.orgA mail ballot can be hand-delivered to the Elections Office on Election Day while polls are open, with an acceptable ID.
Source: dallascountyvotes.orgThe last day to receive a late mail ballot is Wednesday, November 4, if it was postmarked by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Source: dallascountyvotes.orgA runoff election is scheduled for December 12, 2026.
Source: dallascountyvotes.org
Before you go
Photo ID to bring when voting in person in Texas
- Texas Driver License
- Texas Election Identification Certificate
- Texas Personal ID Card
- Texas License to Carry a Handgun
- U.S. Military ID with photo
- U.S. Citizenship Certificate with photo
- U.S. Passport (book or card)
Ages 18 to 69: the ID can be expired up to four years. Age 70 or older: it can be expired for any length of time. If you cannot present one of these and have a valid reason, you can use a supporting form of ID and sign a Reasonable Impediment Declaration.