March 3, 2026 Primary Election
- Voting Locations, Dates and Times
- Republican Sample Ballot | Democrat Sample Ballot
- Legal Notices
- Polling Place Postings
- Additional Election Information
Early Voting Turnout Information
Reported by the Grimes County Elections Office
Important Notice Regarding Voting History Information
Please be advised that the State’s election reporting system is currently experiencing issues and may not accurately or timely reflect early voting in-person and ballot by mail voting history for the current election. (State Voter Turnout Information)
For the most accurate and up-to-date election information, please refer to the information provided on this website below or contact the Grimes County Elections Office directly at (936)873-3940 or elections@grimescountytexas.gov.
We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure accurate election records for all Grimes County voters.
Unofficial Results
*updated on Election Night
Unofficial Cumulative Early Voting Results
Unofficial Precinct by Precinct Early Voting Results
Unofficial Cumulative Election Night Results
Unofficial Precinct by Precinct Election Night Results
Preliminary Election Reconciliation - Unofficial Totals
Official Results
*official results will be posted no later than March 12, 2026*
Important Election Dates
| First day to file for a place on the Primary ballot for precinct chair candidates. | Tuesday, September 9, 2025 |
| First day to file for all other candidates for offices that are regularly scheduled to be on the Primary ballot; first day for independent candidates to file declaration of intent. | Saturday, November 8, 2025 |
| Filing deadline for primary candidates; filing deadline for independent candidates to file declaration of intent. | Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM |
| First day to apply for a ballot by mail using Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM) or Federal Postcard Application (FPCA). | Thursday, January 1, 2026* *First day to file does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday. An “Annual ABBM” or FPCA for a January or February 2026 election may be filed earlier, but not earlier than the 60th day before the date of the January or February election. |
| Last Day to Register to Vote | Monday, February 2, 2026 |
| First Day of Early Voting | Tuesday, February 17, 2026* *First business day after President's Day |
| Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) | Friday, February 20, 2026 |
| Last Day of Early Voting | Friday, February 27, 2026 |
| Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail | Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, March 4, 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)4 |
4 Different deadlines apply to the last day to receive ballots sent by the following: 1) non-military and military voters who mailed ballots from overseas and submitted a regular state Application for Ballot by Mail (“ABBM”), 2) non-military voters who mailed ballots from overseas and who submitted a Federal Postcard Application (“FPCA”), and (3) military voters and members of the Texas National Guard, who mailed ballots domestically or from overseas and who submitted an FPCA. See Secs. 86.007, 101.001 and 101.057 of the Election Code.
The Early Voting reports and lists posted on this page do NOT include provisional or limited ballot voters unless otherwise noted. Reports are updated by 11 AM the next day after the close of polls. For information about the rules pertaining to Early Voting Lists please read the Texas Election Code Section 87.121.
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