HOUSTON — Texas voters will head to the polls today to cast ballots in several important primaries that will shape national, state, and local politics.
The biggest day of this year's primary campaign is here as 15 states, along with American Samoa, vote in contests known as Super Tuesday. The race at the top of the ballot is for President of the United States.
KHOU 11 is your home for complete Primary Election Day coverage. Download the KHOU 11 app to get alerts as key races are called and see full election results on KHOU.com/Elections.
Voting Guide for the March Primary
Not sure where to vote? Need a look at a sample ballot? What do you need to bring with you to the polling site? We want to make sure you have all the information you need when you head to the polls And if you encouter issues at the polls, let us know by texting us at 713-526-1111.
Check out the KHOU 11 Guide to Voting.
March Primary Headlines
- Who can vote on Super Tuesday? Which states are voting and what time polls close
- Coast-to-coast Super Tuesday contests poised to move Biden and Trump closer to November rematch
- Fort Bend County officials say some voters were given ballot for wrong precinct
- Why is Super Tuesday so important? It's all about the delegates.
- Why can Republicans vote on propositions in this primary and not Democrats?
- Supreme Court rules Trump can stay on the ballot in 2024
- What is Super Tuesday? Why it matters and what to watch
Election Day Preview
There are many races on the Democratic side and the Republican side to closely watch.
First, on the Democratic side, Sheila Jackson Lee hopes to keep her 18th congressional district seat against challenger Amanda Edwards.
Jackson Lee is coming off a loss in December in the race for Houston mayor. Edwards is a former Jackson Lee intern hoping to unseat the longtime congresswoman.
Another race being closely watched is the race for Harris County district attorney. Kim Ogg is fighting for her political life against Sean Teare.
Ogg was admonished by Harris County Democrats last year and recent polling shows Teare with a substantial lead of support heading into the final day of voting.
On the GOP side, we’ll monitor races like the one in Liberty where incumbent Ernest Bailes aims to hold off a challenge against Janis Holt, who has Gov. Gregg Abbott’s backing. Other races like that are part of Abbott’s effort to oust Republican representatives who rejected his school voucher plan.
Remember, this is the first time there’s a joint primary so Democrats and Republicans will be using the same sites and same machines.
Election Day Live Updates
9:57 AM - The Harris County Clerk's Office issued a statement after it appeared District Attorney Kim Ogg had an issue with someone already casting a ballot in her name. The statement said Ogg's partner cast a ballot in her name.
7 AM - Polls are now open! If you run into issues at your polling site, text us at 713-526-1111.
6 AM - KHOU 11's Victor Jacobo has a preview of the Texas Primary Elections and a few reminders on what to bring with you to the polls.
5 AM - The weather should not keep voters from the polls today. Primary Election Day will start with patchy fog but otherwise expect a mostly cloudy day across the Houston area. Expect highs in the mid-80s this afternoon.
