May 2020 Elections

Uniform Election Day: Saturday, May 2

Last day to register to vote in uniform election: Thursday, April 2

At the time of this post's publication, Gov. Greg Abbott has not announced scheduling a special election in retiring state Sen. Kirk Watson's Senate District 14; the governor has until some date in March (likely the 10th, 17th, or 27th) to call an SD 14 special election for the May 2 uniform election date. We will continue monitoring this election for updates.

Primary Run-off Election Day: Tuesday, May 26

Last day to register to vote in primary run-off election: Monday, April 27

Several of the March 3 primary elections in Travis County and across the state will move to a run-off election on Tuesday, May 26.

For the Democratic Party, races include the U.S. Senate; Congressional districts TX-10, TX-17, and TX-35; and the Texas Railroad Commission. Local Dem run-off elections will be held for County Court at Law No. 4; District Attorney; County Attorney; and the Precinct 3 seat on Commissioners Court.

For the GOP, Congressional districts TX-17 and TX-35 will move to run-offs, in addition to State Board of Education District 5 and Texas House of Representatives District 47 races.

Travis County voters may vote at any vote center – look for the "Vote Here/Aquí" sign. Find vote centers, voter registration instructions, and information on acceptable forms of voter ID, at the Travis County Clerk's Elections page.

Here are the Chronicle Editorial Board's endorsements in the March 3 Primary Election, annotated, and here is a streamlined list.