texas elections, 2022

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This page provides information on the 2022 elections in Texas, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.

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Election dates[edit]

Statewide election dates in Texas are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.

Statewide election dates[edit]

March 1, 2022: Primary
May 24, 2022: Primary runoff
November 8, 2022: General election


Offices on the ballot[edit]

Below is a list of Texas elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2022. Click the links to learn more about each type:

Texas elections, 2022
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U.S. Senate
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Congress special election Click here
Governor Click here
Other state executive Click here
State Senate Click here
State House Click here
Special state legislative Click here
State Supreme Court Click here
Intermediate appellate courts Click here
School boards Click here
Municipal government Click here
Recalls Click here
Ballot measures Click here
Local ballot measures Click here

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Noteworthy elections[edit]

Below is a list of races in this state that received in-depth coverage on Ballotpedia. Click the link below to learn about that race.

Statewide ballot measures

See also: Texas 2022 ballot measures
Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

LRCA

Proposition 1 Authorize the Legislature to reduce the school tax limits for senior and disabled residents to reflect reductions passed as statute from the preceding tax year

Approveda

1,128,380 (87%)

168,141 (13%)

LRCA

Proposition 2 Increase the homestead exemption for school district taxes from $25,000 to $40,000

Approveda

1,112,961 (85%)

197,120 (15%)


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Voting information[edit]

See also: Voting in Texas

General election

Election information in Texas: Nov. 8, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: Oct. 11, 2022
  • By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 11, 2022
  • Online: N/A

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

No

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: Oct. 28, 2022
  • By mail: Received by Oct. 28, 2022
  • Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: Nov. 8, 2022
  • By mail: Received by Nov. 8, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 24, 2022 to Nov. 4, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

7 a.m. to 7 p.m.


Primary election

Election information in Texas: March 1, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: Jan. 31, 2022
  • By mail: Postmarked by Jan. 31, 2022
  • Online: N/A

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

No

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: Feb. 18, 2022
  • By mail: Received by Feb. 18, 2022
  • Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: March 1, 2022
  • By mail: Received by March 1, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Feb. 14, 2022 to Feb. 25, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

Photo ID

When were polls open on Election Day?

7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Redistricting following the 2020 census

See also: Redistricting in Texas after the 2020 census

Congressional map comparison

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Texas Congressional Districts
until January 2, 2023

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Texas Congressional Districts
starting January 3, 2023

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State Senate map

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Texas State Senate Districts
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Texas State Senate Districts
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State House map

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Texas State House Districts
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Texas State House Districts
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