Texas Secretary of State John Scott reminded Texas voters of upcoming deadlines and key dates for the upcoming Constitutional Amendment and Local Elections on May 7th, as well as the Primary Runoff Elections on May 24th. With the May 2022 elections occurring in close proximity to one another, several dates and deadlines overlap due to statutory deadlines set by the Texas Election Code.
Below are several key dates and reminders for Texas voters who wish to participate in either election:
May 7th - Statewide Constitutional Amendment Propositions and Local Elections
- Monday, April 25th - First day of Early Voting
- Tuesday, April 26th - Last day to apply for a ballot by mail (received, not postmarked)
- Tuesday, May 3rd - Last day of Early Voting
- Saturday, May 7th - Election Day
May 24th - Primary Runoff Elections
- Monday, April 25th - Last day to register to vote
- Friday, May 13th - Last day to apply for a ballot by mail (received, not postmarked)
- Monday, May 16th - First day of Early Voting
- Friday, May 20th - Last day of Early Voting
- Tuesday, May 24th - Election Day
"With multiple opportunities to vote in the upcoming May elections, I strongly encourage all Texas voters to get informed about what's on the ballot and make a plan to cast one," Secretary Scott said.
"If you're new to Texas or haven't voted in an election yet this year, the upcoming elections are a perfect opportunity to familiarize yourself with the voting process and make your voice heard at the local, statewide and national levels on a variety of propositions and candidates. Don't wait until the last minute - visit VoteTexas.gov today to make sure you are registered and ready to cast your ballot!"