First Time Voters Guide: How to Cast Your Ballot in 7 Steps:
SECURING THE VOTE
Its the top priority of the Marionc County elections office to make sure that our elections are secure. For more information about our process to ensure the integrity of our elections, click here. (This will send you to our Election Security webpage)
VOTING BY MAIL
Interested in voting by mail this election? Please visit our Early Voting By Mail page on our website for general information about the process as well as a link to the application to vote by mail!
We are here to serve our voters! If you have any questions or need any help, please let us know!
IMPORTANT DATES
Thursday, January 1, 2026 – First day to apply for ballot by mail
Monday, February 2, 2026 – Last day to Register to Vote
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 – First day of Early Voting
Friday, February 20, 2026 – Last day to apply for ballot by mail (Received, not postmarked)
Friday, February 27, 2026 – Last day of Early Voting
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 – Election Day
PUBLIC NOTICES
Notice of Public Logic & Accuracy Test
Notice of Public County Training Program (Poll worker Training Sessions)
Notice of Delivery of Ballots Voted By Mail
Notice of Delivery of Early Voting Balloting Materials
Notice of Ballot Boxes Containing Voted Ballots Will Be Opened – Partial Manual Count
Preliminary Election Reconciliation – Unofficial Totals
Unofficial Republican Democrat
SAMPLE BALLOTS
EARLY VOTING POLLING LOCATIONS
MAIN LOCATION
MARION COUNTY TAX OFFICE
119 W LAFAYETTE STREET
JEFFERSON, TX 75657
BRANCH LOCATION
MARION COUNTY ELECTION BUILDING
504 N ALLEY STREET
JEFFERSON, TX 75657
ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATIONS
ELECTION DAY VOTE CENTERS
Marion County participates in the Countywide Polling Place Program. Any registered voter of Marion County may choose to vote at any of the Vote Center Locations listed below on Election Day.
** YOUR VOTE……YOUR CHOICE…..YOUR LOCATION! **
Polls are open on Election Day from 7 am to 7 pm
| MIMS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT | 9902 FM 729, Avinger, TX 75630 |
| KELLYVILLE SENIOR CITIZEN BUILDING | 130 Kelly Park Road, Jefferson, TX 75657 |
| MARION COUNTY ELECTION BUILDING | 504 N Alley, Jefferson, TX 75657 |
| SMITHLAND VFD – COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM | 8247 State Hwy 49E, Jefferson, TX 75657 |
| LONE OAK BAPTIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL | 120 Watts Road, Jefferson, TX 7567 |
VOTING HISTORY REPORTS
- EARLY VOTING
- BALLOT BY MAIL – RETURNED VOTED BALLOTS
- ELECTION DAY ROSTER
Voters Who Voter Early (In Person)
| Week 1 of Early Voting | Week 2 of Early Voting |
| February 15, 2026 CLOSED | February 22, 2026 REP DEM |
| February 16, 2026 CLOSED | February 23, 2026 REP DEM |
| February 17, 2026 REP DEM | February 24, 2026 REP DEM |
| February 18, 2026 REP DEM | February 25, 2026 REP DEM |
| February 19, 2026 REP DEM | February 26, 2026 REP DEM |
| February 20, 2026 REP DEM | February 27, 2026 REP DEM |
| February 21, 2026 REP DEM | February 28, 2026 CLOSED |
Texas Secretary of State’s Website for Voter History
ELECTION RESULTS
Election Results CANNOT be posted prior to 7pm on Election Day. Early Voting Results will be posted as soon as possible after our Election Day polling locations have closed. Election Day Results will be posted as soon as locations are tallied.
CAST VOTE RECORDS