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 for the Primary Elections was Monday, February 2. 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.
Primary Elections include:
- Hidalgo County Joint Primary Election
- Cameron County Primary Elections
For polling locations, sample ballots, and ID requirements, visit your county elections website:
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron County | UTRGV Brownsville BSTUN 2.24 (Salon Gardenia) | Early Voting | Tuesday, February 17 - Friday, February 20 | 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, February 21 - Sunday, February 22 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |||
| Monday, February 23 - Friday, February 27 | 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | |||
| Cameron County | HCEBL 1.100 (Auditorium) | Election Day | Tuesday, March 3 | 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
| Hidalgo County | UTRGV Edinburg ESTAC Lobby | Early Voting | Tuesday, February 17 - Saturday, February 21 | 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, February 22 | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |||
| Monday, February 23 - Friday, February 27 | 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | |||
| Election Day | Tuesday, March 3 | 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
Key 2026 Election Dates:
- Last day to register to vote: Monday, February 2, 2026
- First day of early voting: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Last day of early voting: Friday, February 27, 2026
- Last day to apply for ballot by mail (Received, Not Postmarked): Friday, February 20, 2026
- Election Day: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Last Day to Receive Ballot by Mail: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)
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.