Texas Primary Voting Begins, Local Candidates Vie in Contested Races

Early voting in the Texas Primary Elections has begun, which includes high-profile positions like Governor and US House and Senate seats. Meanwhile, local candidates also vie for votes outside the county’s single early-polling location, the Del Rio Civic Center. DRN spoke with a few early Tuesday morning. 

Early votes can be cast at Del Rio Civic Center every day beginning February 17 to 27 at various hours. See the full schedule below: 

Early Voting

Feb 17 – Feb 20: 8AM – 5PM

Saturday, Feb 21: 7AM – 7PM

Sunday, Feb 22: 10AM – 4PM

Feb 23 – 27: 7AM – 7PM

Election Day — March 3rd, 2026, 7AM to 7PM

More polling locations open on election day and are respective of precinct number (table below).