vote915.com
Your 915 Voting Resource
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
First Day of
Early Voting
Friday, February 27th, 2026
Last Day of
Early Voting
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Election Day
DID YOU KNOW?
The El Paso County Elections Department has a sample ballot creator where you can see how your ballot looks, fill it, print it and take it with you to the polls. Voters are allowed to bring written materials into voting stations to assist them in casting their ballot, so long as you are not electioneering.
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Please be aware that state law bans the use of the following devices within 100 feet of the voting stations: Cell phones, cameras, tablet computers, laptop computers, sound recorders, drones, smart watches capable of messaging or recording sound or images, any other device that may communicate wirelessly or record sound or images.
To know exactly what to expect when you vote, watch this video from the El Paso County Elections Department, which provides a step-by-step walkthrough of the voting process.
Additionally, the El Paso County Elections Department’s website has a Voter Dashboard. This resource provides a personalized list of your elected officials based on your address, voter registration status, eligibility for the current election, and more.
If you have any questions regarding your voter registration status or voting locations, contact the El Paso County Elections Department at (915) 273-3597 Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. or visit epcountyvotes.com.
To be eligible to vote in any upcoming election, you must register 30 days before election day! These are the qualifications to register to vote:Ā MUST be a U.S. citizen MUST be 18 years of age (you can register two months before your birthday, but you must be 18 on Election Day to vote) MUST be a resident of the county you're registering in YOU ARE NOT a convicted felon (you may be eligible to vote if you have completed your sentence, probation, and parole); and YOU HAVE NOT been declared by a court exercising probate jurisdiction to be either totally mentally incapacitated or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote. If you meet these qualifications, do one of the following: ā1) Print out a voter registration application and mail it. In Texas, you CANNOT register to vote online, it has to be done by a paper application. 2) Can't print out that form? We can help. Contact us here and we can either mail you an application OR connect you with one of our voter deputy registrars to meet you and get you registered!
Step two: Check if you're registered and eligible
Check your voter registration status here or visit epcountyvotes.com and enter your name and date of birth under "Am I Registered?"ā
Step three: Make sure you take your Texas ID
Make sure you take one of these valid forms of identification with you:
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Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
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Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS
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Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS
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Texas Handgun License issued by DPS
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United States Military Identification Card containing the person’s photograph
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United States Citizenship Certificate containing the person’s photograph
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United States Passport (book or card)
Now if you don't have any of these ids - don't fear because you can still vote. Here's everything you need to know about voter ID and FAQs from the Texas Secretary of State.ā
Step four: Make a plan to vote
When you confirm that you're registered and know what ID to bring, make a plan to vote:
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Will you vote early or on election day?
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Which day are you going?
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weekday > weekend > election day
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Now what time are you going?
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morning > midday > evening > before 7pm on election day
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Who are you taking with you to vote?
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family > co-worker > friends > anyone else
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How are you going to get there?
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I have my own transportation
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I need transportation (CLICK HERE to let us know you need help)
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Now that you made a plan, sign up here to send you a reminder by pledging to vote!
In El Paso, you can vote on:
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Early Voting (highly recommended),
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Election Day, or
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Voting by Mail
Early Voting
Early voting is the best way to vote! In Texas, before every major Election Day, there is a period of early voting, often around one to two weeks long.
For most elections, in-person early voting starts two weeks prior to Election Day. For some other elections (e.g., certain May elections or special runoffs), the early voting period may be slightly shorter — early voting dates for each election are set by the relevant authorities, so always check the El Paso County Elections Department website for the exact early voting schedule for a given election.
Rather than waiting until March 3rd, you can vote early anywhere across El Paso County and any day between February 17th – 27th, 2026. āClick here to find all early voting locations open across El Paso County
Election Day Voting
If you don’t vote early, Click here to find all Election Day voting centers across El Paso County. Remember these three voting tips:
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On Election Day, polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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If you happen to get to your polling place at 6:59pm, STAY IN LINE - you can vote as long as you’re in line before 7:00 p.m.
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In El Paso, you can vote at ANY voting center; It does not matter where you live, work, play, go to dinner, etc. Find a location near you, take your ID, and go vote!
P.S. If you're a newly registered voter, there could be a slight chance the Election Department has not entered your voter registration card. If that’s the case, ask an employee to help you cast a provisional ballot!
Voting by Mail
There are a number of ways you can vote by mail in Texas, but not everyone is eligible.
There are five reasons a voter may be eligible to vote by mail:
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You are over the age of 65
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You have a disability
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You will not be in El Paso during early voting or election day
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You will be giving birth three weeks before or after election day
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You'll be in jail during election day
If you meet one of those requirements, CLICK HERE.
Whether it’s important issues to you or candidates you believe in most, there are many reasons why you should exercise your right to vote. Read below our perspective on some of the most common reasons why voters don't vote:
I have never done it and don't know what to do
We hope this site equips you with all the information you need to vote. Watch this video from the El Paso County Elections Department for a demonstration video on how to vote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2CEYft_S_Q&t=4s
I don't know enough about the candidates
Not knowing what all the positions mean and who the candidates are, is more common than you think. So many Americans were never given clear, accessible civic education, and our political system can feel complex, jargon-filled, and intimidating.
Not knowing every position or candidate doesn’t disqualify you from participating in democracy. The system works when everyday people show up, ask questions, and learn along the way. Voting isn’t a test—it’s your right.
My vote won’t make a difference
Farther from the truth - every vote matters! Many elections are decided by razor-thin margins. Local races, primaries, and ballot measures, especially are often decided by dozens of votes.
I don't like any of the candidates
Voting goes beyond the candidate; it represents the direction you want the country to keep moving in. Even if no option is perfect, your vote still helps steer things toward outcomes you prefer—and away from ones you don’t. Refusing to vote doesn’t signal opposition to the candidates; it just removes your leverage.
There are so many barriers that make voting difficult
Voting often feels like an uphill battle. In April of 2025, the SAVE Act was passed by The U.S. House of Representatives in a 220-208 vote. While it has not been voted on by The U.S. Senate, if passed, this bill would add even more barriers to all eligible U.S. citizen voters by requiring voters to prove their citizenship by presenting a passport or a birth certificate in person, despite millions of Americans not having these documents readily accessible. Legislation like the SAVE Act reminds us why it is important to elect representatives who work to remove barriers to voting rather than creating new ones.
Things won't change anyway
Low turnout makes politicians less accountable. When turnout drops, leaders cater to smaller groups. High participation ensures broader representation.
Change is rarely one election away. It’s built over cycles. History shows the system can change—slowly—but only through sustained participation, not withdrawal.
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Check out this video Hank Green made talking about some of theses issues.
Primary elections typically take place in March of even numbered years (for ex: 2026). Primaries are elections that political parties (Republican v Democrat) use to select candidates for a general election. Then, each party’s candidates run against each other in the general election, also know as the midterm election, in November of even-numbered years (for ex: Nov. 2026).
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In Texas, our primary elections are called “Open Primaries”. What does this mean?
In an open primary, a voter of any political affiliation may vote in the primary of any party. For example, a voter may vote in the Democratic primary one year and choose to vote in the Republican primary two years later.
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Things to know:
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A voter may only vote in one party’s primary
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In the state of Texas, voters do not choose a political affiliation when they register to vote. Voting in a primary technically "registers" you as a Democrat or Republican, depending on the party primary you choose to vote in.