How to vote early

Early voting in Upshur County is designed to be a convenient alternative to Election Day, allowing any registered voter to cast their ballot ahead of time. For the upcoming **March 3, 2026, Primary Election**, the early voting period is currently underway.

### 📍 Primary Early Voting Location

Unlike Election Day, where you may have to go to a specific precinct, all early voting in Upshur County typically takes place at a central hub:

* **Gilmer Civic Center**
* 1218 US HWY 271 N, Gilmer, TX 75644
* *Note: Voting is no longer held at the Courthouse.*

 

### ⏰ Early Voting Schedule (March 2026 Primary)

The schedule for the current primary election period is as follows:

| Dates | Hours |
| — | — |
| **Feb 17 – Feb 20** (Tue–Fri) | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| **Feb 21** (Saturday) | 7:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| **Feb 22** (Sunday) | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| **Feb 23 – Feb 27** (Mon–Fri) | 7:00 am – 7:00 pm |

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### 🆔 What to Bring

To vote in person, you must present one of the seven acceptable forms of **photo ID**:

1. Texas Driver License
2. Texas Election Identification Certificate
3. Texas Personal Identification Card
4. Texas Handgun License
5. U.S. Military ID Card (with photo)
6. U.S. Citizenship Certificate (with photo)
7. U.S. Passport (book or card)

> **Note:** If you do not possess one of these and cannot reasonably obtain one, you can fill out a “Reasonable Impediment Declaration” at the polls and provide a supporting document (like a utility bill, bank statement, or birth certificate).

### 📬 Voting by Mail

If you cannot make it to the polls in person, you may be eligible to vote by mail if you are 65+, disabled, or will be out of the county during the entire voting period.

* **Deadline:** Your application must be **received** by the Elections Administrator by **February 20, 2026**.
* **Where to send:** Applications should be mailed to the Elections Administrator at 115 Simpson St, Gilmer, TX 75644.

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