The next U.S. General Election takes place
Tuesday November 4, 2025
If you would like to register to vote in Harris County, pick up an application with prepaid postage at these HCC Library locations: Acres Homes ERC | Central Library | Codwell (NE) Library | Eastside Library | North Forest DAC | Northline Library | South DAC. They are available in English, Spanish (Español), Chinese (中国人), and Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt).
Dates for Harris County, Texas Voters
Important Election Dates for Harris County, Texas [Source]
Sample ballots for Harris County, TX are available TBD. Check What's on my Ballot?
Texans, the last day to register to vote to participate in the 2025 Harris County Joint Election is Monday October 6, 2025. [Source] This means that your voter registration application should be mailed AND postmarked no later than that date at 5:00PM Central Time or, if you prefer, you can submit it in person at your county voter registrar no later than that date before their office's close of business (C.O.B.), which may vary by office location.
Early voting in Harris County begins Monday October 20, 2025 at 7:00AM Central Time. [Source]
For a Harris County Ballot by Mail, the Harris County Clerk’s Office Elections Department must receive your application request no later than Friday October 24, 2025. [Source]
Harris County Clerk’s Application for Mail-in Ballot (See Section 3. Reason For Voting by Mail: to see qualifying conditions.)
Early voting in Harris County ends Friday October 31, 2025 at 7:00PM Central Time. [Source]
For Harris County Ballot by Mail voting, your mailed ballot must be postmarked by Tuesday November 4, 2025, 7:00PM and received by Wednesday November 5, 2025, 5:00PM. [Source]
For more information on how to return your Ballot by Mail for Harris County, check out HOW SHOULD VOTERS RETURN THEIR MAIL BALLOT?
Election Day voting in Harris County begins Tuesday November 4, 2025 at 7:00AM Central Time and ends at 7:00PM Central Time. [Source] Note: If you are in line before the polls are scheduled to close at 7:00PM CT, stay in line even after 7:00PM CT. You have the right to stay in line as long as it takes to cast your vote. [Source] Downloadable .PDF of Harris County Election Day Voting Locations and Schedule
Houston Community College Election Day Voting Locations to be determined.
Texas residents outside of Harris County should check VoteTexas to find out how to register and vote.
Out-of-state college students currently attending school in Texas should check the Out of State College Student Voting Guide or call 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683) for assistance with which state and county to register to vote!
