Voter guide | Here's what you need to bring to polls, know about before voting in the primary election
Find your polling location by county, as well as what you'll need to bring to the polls so that you can vote on Tuesday.
Voters across the state of Texas are heading to the polls on March 5 for the 2024 Primary Election.
Here's information about where to vote, along with what you'll need to bring to the polls. We're also taking a look at how to vote by mail if you qualify.
On Election Day, voters in Jefferson, Orange, Chambers and Liberty Counties may vote at ANY polling location in their county while voters in other Southeast Texas counties will need to vote at their assigned precinct polling location. Scroll down for information on each county.
On election night all results will be posted at 12NewsNow.com/elections.
Keep reading for everything you need to know to cast your vote on March 5, 2024.
Election Day Information Voter registration, sample ballots and key things to know for March 5
Which U.S. and Texas senators & representatives can I vote for?
If you're wondering who represents you and therefore who you can vote for in the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Texas House and Texas Senate as well as the State Board of Education the state provides a simple way to look it up. You can see it on both the county level as well as by your specific address.
In most counties in Southeast Texas voters will all be voting for the same candidates so you can simply look up your representatives by just entering your county.
In Jefferson and Chambers County, searching by county will show you multiple districts for the U.S. Senate and House and the Texas House and Senate. You'll be able to click on any office that have multi-representatives to see on the map which parts of the county vote for which candidate.
If there's any question on who you will vote for simply search by your address instead of by the county.
Voting Locations & Sample Ballots
Jefferson County: Voting locations | Democratic Ballot | Republican Ballot
Liberty County: Voting locations | Democratic Ballot | Republican Ballot
Orange County: Voting locations | Democratic Ballot | Republican Ballot
Hardin County: Voting locations | Democratic Ballot | Republican Ballot
Chambers County: Voting locations | Democratic Ballot | Republican Ballot
Jasper County: Voting locations | Democratic Ballot | Republican Ballot
Tyler County: Voting locations | Democratic Ballot | Republican Ballot
Newton County: Voting locations | Democratic Ballot | Republican Ballot
Early voting begins Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024 and ends Friday, March 1, 2024.
ELECTION RESULTS: CLICK HERE on March 5 after the polls close at 7 p.m.
Voter Registration
Wondering if you are registered to vote? You can visit the Secretary of State website to find out.
Voting by mail
If you are voting by mail your ballot must be received at the office of your county clerk or elections administrator by March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
To be eligible to vote early by mail in Texas, you must:
- be 65 years or older;
- be sick or disabled;
- be out of the county on election day and during the period for early voting by personal appearance; or
- be expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day; or
- be confined in jail, but otherwise eligible.
You will need to obtain an "Application for Ballot by Mail," or ABBM, from your county's website or elections office.
You can print an application, request one be mailed to you and get more instructions here.
Texas law requires that your ABBM include your driver's license number or the last four digits of your social security number. Because the number must match the state's database it's a good idea to include both numbers on your application.
Your ABBM application must be received, not postmarked, by Friday, February 23, 2024.
Voter Identification
Make sure you bring one of these accepted forms of identification with you when you go to vote:
- Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
- United States Passport (book or card)
- United States Military Identification Card containing the person’s photograph
- United States Citizenship Certificate containing the person’s photograph
- Texas Handgun License issued by DPS
- Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS
- Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS
If you don't have one of the above IDs and can't reasonably obtain one you have another option at the polls. Fill out a declaration at the polls describing a reasonable impediment to obtaining one of the above IDs and show a copy or original of one of the following supporting forms of ID:
- A government document that shows your name and an address, including your voter registration certificate
- Current utility bill
- Bank statement
- Government check
- Paycheck or
- (a) A certified domestic (from a U.S. state or territory) birth certificate or
- (b) a document confirming birth admissible in a court of law which establishes your identity (which may include a foreign birth document).
Jefferson County Jefferson County contested races include five Democratic, one Republican race
In Jefferson County, in addition to races for U.S. House Districts 14 and 36 and races for Texas House Districts 21 and 22, we're watching six other local contested races.
Jefferson County: Voting locations | Democratic Ballot | Republican Ballot
Jefferson County voters will be voting on five local contested primary races on the Democratic side and one local race on the Republican side.
U.S. Rep Brian Babin is defending his U.S. House District 36 seat against Jonathan "Pipeliner" Mitchell with the winner facing Democrat Dayna Steele in the November general election.
In the race for U.S. House District 14, Republican incumbent Randy Weber will likely be defending his seat against Democrat Rhonda Hart as neither has an opponent in their primary race.
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan will be defending his District 21 seat against Republicans Alicia Davis and David Covey in a race that will likely be decided in March because no Democrat is running.
State Rep. Christian Manuel is defending his District 22 seat against fellow Democrats Al "Jamie" Price Jr. and Luther Wayne Martin III. With no Republican running in the primary the race will likely be decided in the primary election.
In the race for Jefferson County Sheriff, Shanter R. Norman is challenging incumbent Zena Stephens. The winner will face Republican Steven Broussard in the general election as he is running unopposed in the Republican primary.
Three other contested local races fill out the Democratic side of the ballot in Jefferson County and will likely be decided in the primary as there are no Republicans running for them.
Precinct 1, Place 1 Justice of the Peace Naomi Doyle is defending her seat against Pamela Terry Haynes.
In the race for Precinct 1 Constable, Donald Jackson is trying to unseat Jevonne "JC" Pollard.
Everett "Ed" Cormier Sr and Lawrence Gobert are vying for the Precinct 6 Constable position.
On the Republican side of the ballot, Precinct 1 Commissioner Vernon Pierce is defending his seat against fellow Republican Brandon Willis and with no Democrat running the race will likely be decided in March.
Liberty County Liberty County contested races include five Republican, no Democratic races
In Liberty County, in addition to the races for U.S. House District 36 and Texas House District 18, we're watching five other local contested Republican races.
Liberty County: Voting locations | Democratic Ballot | Republican Ballot
Nearly all the Liberty County races we're watching will likely be decided in March as no Democrats are running to oppose them.
U.S. Rep Brian Babin is defending his District 36 seat against Jonathan "Pipeliner" Mitchell with the winner facing Democrat Dayna Steele in the November general election.
State Rep. Ernest Bailes is defending his Texas House District 18 seat against fellow Republicans Stephen Andrew Missick and Janis Holt. With no Democrat running in the primary the race will likely be decided in the primary election.
Jennifer L. Bergman will be defending her seat as District Attorney for the 253rd Judicial District against Michelle Mangum-Merendino.
In the race for Liberty County Tax Assessor-Collector, Linda L. Chapman is challenging incumbent Richard "Ricky" L. Brown.
Bruce Karbowski is defending his seat as Precinct 1 Commissioner against Toby W Wilburn.
The Precinct 3 Commissioner's race has B. J. Kevin Burton Jr challenging incumbent David S. Whitmire.
In the race for Precinct 1 Constable, Tammy Bishop is defending her seat against Chance Maddox.
Orange County Orange County contested races include three Republican races, no Democratic races
In Orange County, in addition to the races for U.S. House District 14 and Texas House District 21, no Democrats are running and we're watching the only three other contested Republican races.
Orange County: Voting locations | Democratic Ballot | Republican Ballot
In the race for U.S. House District 14, Republican incumbent Randy Weber will likely be defending his seat against Democrat Rhonda Hart as neither has an opponent in their primary race.
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan is defending his District 21 seat against Republicans Alicia Davis and David Covey in a race that will likely be decided in March because no Democrat is running.
Orange County Sheriff Jimmy Lane Mooney has three challengers, Ronald Dischler, Mike Sanchez and Bobby Smith, in the race which will likely be decided in the primary on March 5.
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In the race for Precinct 2 Constable, David Bailey and Harold Hass are running against incumbent Jeremiah Gunter.
Orange County Precinct 4 Constable Matthew Ortego is defending his office against Joseph Jacobs.
Hardin County There are no Hardin County contested Democratic or Republican races
In Hardin County, other than the races for U.S. House District 36 and Texas House District 18, there are no contested Republican or Democratic local races in the primary election.
Hardin County: Voting locations | Democratic Ballot | Republican Ballot
U.S. Rep Brian Babin is defending his District 36 seat against Jonathan "Pipeliner" Mitchell with the winner facing Democrat Dayna Steele in the November general election.
State Rep. Ernest Bailes is defending his Texas House District 18 seat against fellow Republicans Stephen Andrew Missick and Janis Holt. With no Democrat running in the primary the race will likely be decided in the primary election.
Chambers County Chambers County contested races include four Republican, no Democratic races
In Chambers County, in addition to races for U.S. House Districts 14 and 36 and races for Texas House District 23, we're watching four contested local Republican races.
Chambers County: Voting locations | Democratic Ballot | Republican Ballot
All of the local contested Chambers County races we're watching will likely be decided in March as no Democrats are running to oppose them.
In the race for U.S. House District 14, Republican incumbent Randy Weber will likely be defending his seat against Democrat Rhonda Hart as neither has an opponent in their primary race.
U.S. Rep Brian Babin is defending his District 36 seat against Jonathan "Pipeliner" Mitchell with the winner facing Democrat Dayna Steele in the November general election.
State Rep. Terri Leo Wilson will likely be defending her District 23 seat against Democrat Dev Merugumala as neither has an opponent in their primary race.
Cheryl Swope Lieck will be defending her seat as District Attorney for the 344th Judicial District against Lucas Wilson.
In the race for Chambers County Tax Assessor-Collector, Claudia Pomykal Johnston is challenging incumbent Laurie G. Payton.
Rachal Hisler is going after Jimmy E Gore's seat as Precinct 1 County Commissioner.
There's a three-way race for Precinct 1 Constable including Lance Bauer, George Daniels and Rodney Kahla.
Jasper County Jasper County contested races include four Republican races, no Democratic races
In Jasper County, in addition to the races for U.S. House District 36 and Texas House District 21, there are four contested races on the Republican ticket. With no Democrats running these contested races are likely to be decided in the primary election on March 5.
Jasper County: Voting locations | Democratic Ballot | Republican Ballot
U.S. Rep Brian Babin is defending his U.S. House District 36 seat against Jonathan "Pipeliner" Mitchell with the winner facing Democrat Dayna Steele in the November general election.
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan will be defending his District 21 seat against Republicans Alicia Davis and David Covey in a race that will likely be decided in March because no Democrat is running.
In the race for Jasper County Sheriff, Scott Duncan and Charles Havard Jr. are vying to replace current sheriff, Mitchel Newman, who is not running for re-election.
Cody Christopher is angling to replace Jimmy Hensarling in the race for Precinct 1 Constable.
Ashley Arce and Scott Jacks are facing off in the race for Precinct 3 Constable to replace Ronnie Hutchison who isn't running for re-election.
Joe Sterling is defending his seat against Chad Ainsworth in the race for Precinct 6 Constable.
Tyler County Tyler County contested races include two Republican races, no Democratic races
In Tyler County, in addition to the races for U.S. House District 36 and Texas House District 9, there are only two contested races on the Republican ticket. With no Democrats running these contested races are likely to be decided in the primary election on March 5.
Tyler County: Voting locations | Democratic Ballot | Republican Ballot
U.S. Rep Brian Babin is defending his U.S. House District 36 seat against Jonathan "Pipeliner" Mitchell with the winner facing Democrat Dayna Steele in the November general election.
State Rep. Trent Ashby is defending his District 9 seat against fellow Republican Paulette Carson. With no Democrat running in the primary the race will likely be decided in March.
Tyler County Sheriff Bryan Weatherford will be defending his seat against Michael King.
In the race for Precinct 2 Constable Donald E. Calhoon IV is attempting to unseat Casey R. Whitworth.
Newton County Newton County contested races include two Republican races, no Democratic races
In Newton County there are no contested Democratic races and five contested races for Republican voters so all races are likely to be decided in the primary.
Newton County: Voting locations | Democratic Ballot | Republican Ballot
U.S. Rep Brian Babin is defending his U.S. House District 36 seat against Jonathan "Pipeliner" Mitchell with the winner facing Democrat Dayna Steele in the November general election.
State Rep. Travis Clardy is defending his District 11 seat against fellow Republican Joanne Shofner. With no Democrat running in the primary the race will likely be decided in March.
Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby will be defending his seat against Colton Havard.
There's a five-way race for Precinct 3 County Commissioner as Gregg Adams, Jay Gunter III, Prentiss Hopson, Brad Noble and Jimmy Weeks all rally to take over for Gary Fomby, who is not running for re-election.