2026 Election Resources – Hays County
Official voting information for Hays County and Texas voters, including registration tools, vote center resources, sample ballot access, and key election information.
Important Dates
Make a plan, share the official links, and encourage others to vote prepared.
Early Voting for the 2026 Primary Runoff
Vote early at any open Hays County vote center.
Election Day
Grab a friend and head to the polls with a plan.
Official Voting Information & Resources
Quick access to county and statewide election tools.
Hays County Resources
Official county pages for registration, precinct lookup, FAQs, election dates, vote centers, and sample ballots.
Hays County Elections Department 2026 May 2nd Uniform Election Hays County Voter Registration Voter Registration & Precinct Lookup Hays County Elections FAQ Additional Election ResourcesTexas Statewide Resources
Official Texas voter information for registration, polling places, voter ID, ballots, and voting by mail guidance.
Official Texas Voter Information Portal Texas Secretary of State – Elections Texas “My Voter Portal” Application for Ballot by Mail Register to Vote in TexasNew Voters FAQ
Helpful answers for members, first-time voters, and anyone needing a quick refresher before heading to the polls.
1. I just moved to Hays County. Do I need to update my registration?
Yes. If you have moved, changed your name, or updated your mailing address, you should update your voter registration.
Check your registration status or update information through the Texas Secretary of State voter portal.
Open My Voter Portal2. How do I register to vote in Texas?
To vote in Texas, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a resident of Texas
- Be at least 18 years old by Election Day
- Be registered by the state deadline
3. What if I’m 17 but turning 18 soon?
You may register to vote if you are 17 years and 10 months old, but you cannot vote until you are 18.
4. What happens when I arrive at a Vote Center?
When you arrive:
- Present your approved photo ID
- Confirm your registration information
- Receive your ballot
- Cast your vote
Hays County uses Vote Centers, so you may vote at any open location.
5. What if I forget my photo ID?
Texas law requires approved photo ID. If you do not have one, there are specific procedures available at polling locations.
View Texas Voter ID Guidance6. Can I bring notes with me?
Yes. You may bring written notes or a printed sample ballot to reference while voting. Use of certain electronic devices may be restricted inside polling locations.
Official Election Results
Below are links to official county and statewide election results, along with archived results from previous election cycles.
2026 Republican Primary Results
Visit the HCRW results page for a quick-view resource focused on the 2026 Republican Primary and related local election information.
A quick-access page for members looking for current HCRW election result information.
Hays County Results
Official results published by the Hays County Elections Department.
Texas Statewide Results
Official statewide election results from the Texas Secretary of State.
Election Results Archive
Historical elections and archived results pages for past cycles.