Early voting runs through Nov. 2, election day is Nov. 6
Nov. 6 is Election Day for the 2018 midterm elections. Early voting opened Monday and will run through Nov. 2.
Midterm elections are held every four years — the midpoint of a president’s four year term.
The 2018 midterms have been closely watched across the United States to see if Democrats will regain the majority in Congress.
In Texas, the Senate race between incumbent Ted Cruz and Rep. Beto O’Rourke has gained national attention, but there are several other seats open for election this year.
Texans will vote on the U.S. Senate, U.S. Representative (congressional district varies), Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, Land Commissioner, Agriculture Commissioner, Railroad Commissioner, Texas Supreme Court Places 2, 4 and 6, as well as the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Places 1, 7 and 8.
For local elections, candidates depend on the county in which they are running. The Texas secretary of state’s office has a list of county websites to check to see who is on the ballot.
To view a sample ballot for Jefferson County, visit www.jeffersonelections.com.
For more information on what to bring to the polls to vote, visit votetexas.gov.
To view a complete list of early voting and Election Day locations and operation hours, visit www.jeffersonelections.com.
Compiled by Olivia Malick, UP managing editor
Candidates up for election
— U.S. Senate —
Ted Cruz (R)
Beto O’Rourke (D)
— Governor —
Greg Abbott (R)
Lupe Valdez (D)
— Lt. Governor —
Dan Patrick (R)
Mike Collier (D)
— Attorney General —
Ken Paxton (R)
Justin Nelson (D)
— 14th Congressional District —
Randy Weber (R)
Adrienne Bell (D)
— Jefferson County Judge —
Jeff Branick (R)
Nick Lampson (D)
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