Tuesday Is Primary Election Day Across Texas

Voters will decide nominees for governor, Senate, and other key races

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

Polls will be open from 7am to 7pm on Tuesday, March 1, 2026 for the Texas primary elections. Registered voters in Potter and Randall Counties can cast their ballots at a variety of polling locations, including fire stations, churches, libraries, and other community centers.

Why it matters

The primary elections will determine the Republican and Democratic nominees who will advance to the November general election for several high-profile statewide offices, including Texas Governor, U.S. Senate, and Attorney General. The outcomes of these races could have significant implications for the political landscape in Texas.

The details

Voters in Texas will head to the polls on Tuesday to participate in the state's primary elections. Polling locations in Potter and Randall Counties will be open from 7am to 7pm, allowing registered voters to cast their ballots for the Republican and Democratic nominees in a number of key races. These include the contests for Texas Governor, U.S. Senate, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and Commissioner of Agriculture, as well as various local races.

  • Polls will be open from 7am to 7pm on Tuesday, March 1, 2026.

The players

Texas

The state holding primary elections on Tuesday, March 1, 2026.

Potter County

A county in Texas where voters can cast ballots at locations including the Bushland Fire Station #1, Casey Carpet One, and the Tri State Fairgrounds.

Randall County

A county in Texas where voters can cast ballots at locations including the Randall County Justice Center in Canyon, Southwest Church of Christ, and the Texas Panhandle War Memorial.

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The takeaway

The primary elections in Texas on Tuesday will be an important step in determining the candidates who will compete in the November general election for several high-profile statewide offices. Voters in Potter and Randall Counties have a variety of polling locations available to cast their ballots.