Vaqueros Vote
Vaqueros Vote encourages UTRGV students, faculty, and staff to become more active in the community through voter registration and education. Vaqueros Vote aims to Register, Educate, and Get Out the Vote!
Voting allows you to have a say in the issues and policies that matter to you and are directly influenced by those who hold office. By voting, you are not just exercising your right—you are shaping the future. Your vote makes an impact on the future of Texas and the Rio Grande Valley.
The voter registration deadline is 30 days before each election cycle. To check your voter registration status or to get the Voter Registration Application process started online, you may use TurboVote. Note that the application cannot be completed entirely online. Alternatively, you may complete the application with a Volunteer Deputy Registrar. For any questions or to schedule an appointment with a Volunteer Deputy Registrar, please email vaquerosvote@utrgv.edu.
Texas law requires eligible voters to register by the 30th day before Election Day. Visit the Vote Texas website for more information.
UTRGV collaborates with local Elections Offices to host on-campus polling locations. Please continuously monitor this webpage throughout the year for the most up-to-date information on UTRGV polling locations.
| County | Location | Type of Election | Dates | Times |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo County | UTRGV Edinburg Campus - ESTAC Lobby 1.100 | Early Voting | Monday, October 19 - Saturday, October 24 | 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, October 25 | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |||
| Monday, October 26 - Friday, October 30 | 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | |||
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 3 | 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | ||
| Cameron County | UTRGV Harlingen Campus - Clinical Education Building HCEBL 1.100 (Auditorium) | Election Day | Tuesday, November 3 | 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
| UTRGV Brownsville Campus - BSTUN 2.22 (Salon Jacaranda) | Early Voting | Monday, October 19 - Friday, October 23 | 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | |
| Saturday, October 24 - Sunday, October 25 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |||
| Monday, October 26 - Friday, October 30 | 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |||
| UTRGV Brownsville Campus - BMAIN 2.402 (Salon Cassia) | Election Day | Tuesday, November 3 | 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
| Election Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| First Day to Apply for a Ballot by Mail | Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
| Last Day to Register to Vote | Monday, October 5, 2026 |
| First Day of Early Voting | Monday, October 19, 2026 |
| Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) | Friday, October 23, 2026 |
| Last Day of Early Voting | Friday, October 30, 2026 |
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
There will be a select number of clearly identifiable parking spaces at each UTRGV polling site, designated for voters.
Visit the Vote Texas website for information regarding eligibility requirements and where you can vote early in your area.
For important Texas election dates, visit the Texas Secretary of State website.
For campus information, email vaquerosvote@utrgv.edu.
For additional information, accommodations, and additional polling sites, contact the County Elections offices listed below:
Visit TurboVote to check or get the process started.