Wise County Residents Prepare for Early Voting in Primary Election

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Local residents in Wise County, Texas will have the opportunity to vote early starting on February 17 for the upcoming March 3 primary election. The early voting period will last for two weeks, with several polling locations available across the county including the Decatur Conference Center, Bridgeport ISD Alternative Learning Center, Boyd Community Center, and Alvord City Hall.

Why it matters

Providing multiple early voting locations and extended hours aims to increase voter participation and access to the democratic process for Wise County residents. The primary election will determine candidates for key county and state offices, making it an important civic event for the local community.

The details

Early voting hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from February 17 to February 20. On Saturday, February 21, the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Sunday, February 22, the hours will be noon to 6 p.m. The final week of early voting, from February 23 to 27, will feature 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. voting hours.

• Early voting begins on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
• Early voting ends on Friday, February 27, 2026.
• The primary election is on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

What’s next

Voters in Wise County are encouraged to check their registration status and review candidate information ahead of the March 3 primary election.