Breckenridge Texan

Early voting for the Nov. 3 election begins Monday, Oct. 19, in Stephens County.

All early voting will take place on the first floor in the hallway corridor of the Stephens County Courthouse, 200 W. Walker St. Voting hours during the early voting period are:

• Oct. 19-23 (Monday-Friday): 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Oct. 24 (Saturday): 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Oct. 25 (Sunday): Noon to 6 p.m.
• Oct. 26-30 (Monday-Friday): 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. across five precinct locations:

• Precinct 1: Clear Fork Bank, Tower Room (formerly First National Bank), 101 E. Walker St.
• Precinct 2: Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall, 1601 W. Elliott
• Precinct 3: Stephens County Annex Building, 222 N. Baylor
• Precinct 4: BISD Support Center, Bus Barn, 907 U.S. Hwy 183 N
• Precinct 5: Wayland Volunteer Fire Department, 10276 FM 1852

On the Ballot

All local offices appearing on the Stephens County ballot are unopposed:

• County Judge
• District Clerk
• County Clerk
• County Treasurer
• County Commissioner, Precinct 2
• County Commissioner, Precinct 4
• Justice of the Peace
• County Constable

Additionally, voters in Precinct 3 who reside within the Graham Independent School District will consider a proposed bond issue for new school buildings in GISD.

Federal races on the ballot include U.S. Senator and U.S. Representative for District 25.

Statewide and regional offices on the ballot include:

• Governor
• Lieutenant Governor
• Attorney General
• State Representative, District 60
• Comptroller of Public Accounts
• Commissioner of the General Land Office
• Commissioner of Agriculture
• Railroad Commissioner
• Supreme Court of Texas
• Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
• 15th Court of Appeals
• 11th Court of Appeals

Sample ballots are available for voters (click here to see the sample ballots), with the precinct number listed in the bottom left corner of each ballot.

Voter Identification Requirements

Under Texas law, voters possessing one of seven acceptable forms of photo identification must present that ID when voting in person.

Acceptable Forms of Photo ID:

• Texas Driver License issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS)
• Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS
• Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS
• Texas Handgun License issued by DPS
• U.S. Military Identification Card containing the person’s photograph
• U.S. Citizenship Certificate containing the person’s photograph
• U.S. Passport (book or card)

For voters aged 18 to 69, the photo ID may be expired up to four years prior to being presented. For voters aged 70 or older, the photo ID may be expired for any length of time as long as it is otherwise valid. U.S. Citizenship Certificates do not expire. Election Identification Certificates are available at DPS driver license offices during regular business hours, as well as at mobile station locations.

Reasonable Impediment Process:

Voters who do not possess and cannot reasonably obtain one of the seven acceptable forms of photo ID may complete a Reasonable Impediment Declaration (RID) at the polling place. To use this option, voters must present one supporting form of ID:

• Copy or original of a government document showing the voter’s name and address (including a voter registration certificate)
• Copy or original of a current utility bill
• Copy or original of a bank statement
• Copy or original of a government check
• Copy or original of a paycheck
• Copy or original of a certified domestic birth certificate (from a U.S. state or territory) or a document confirming birth admissible in a court of law establishing identity (including foreign birth documents)

Official Election Resources & Support

For additional election guidance, official documentation, and state voting procedures:

• Check your registration status and local polling options through the Texas Secretary of State Voter Portal.
• Review state voter ID policies and requirements at the Texas Department of Public Safety.

For more information, call the Stephens County Elections office at 254-559-3700 or visit www.votetexas.gov.

Cutline, top photo: Stephens County voters line up to cast their ballots in the 2026 Primary Runoff election on May 18, in the courthouse. Early Voting for the general election begins on Monday, Oct. 19; Election Day will be Nov. 3. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)