Early voting for the May 26 Texas primary runoffs opens today, May 18, across Bexar County with about 50 locations ready for voters. The five-day window runs through Friday, May 22, and gives residents in San Antonio and surrounding areas a chance to cast ballots before the final election date. Turnout in these runoffs will shape the Republican U.S. Senate nomination and several other statewide and local contests.
Locations and Hours in Bexar County
Bexar County has set up roughly 50 early voting sites that include the Elections Office at 1103 S Frio St plus libraries and community centers. Voters may cast a ballot at any of these county locations regardless of their home precinct. Hours run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each weekday during the May 18 through May 22 period.
This setup removes the need for voters to travel to a single central site. County officials have confirmed that every early voting location operates under the same schedule, which matches the statewide runoff calendar set by the Texas Secretary of State.
Key Contests on the Runoff Ballot
The Republican U.S. Senate nomination pits Sen. John Cornyn against Attorney General Ken Paxton. Both candidates advanced from the March primary and now compete for the nomination that determines the party's general election nominee. The outcome will decide which Republican faces the Democratic nominee in November.
Additional statewide and local races also appear on the runoff ballot. These contests cover positions that affect state policy and local governance in Bexar County and across Texas. Voters who participate in early voting can help determine the final nominees in each race.
