Midterms 2026 Voting Guide

Cast Your Ballots

Early Voting, Oct. 19–30 

The voting centers are open Monday, Oct. 19 through Friday, Oct. 30 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Except, the centers will only be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25.

• Colorado County Election Center at 1117 Travis St., Columbus, Texas
• Weimar City Hall at 106 E. Main St., Weimar, Texas
• Eagle Lake Community Center at 100 N. Walnut St., Eagle Lake, Texas

Election Day, Nov. 3

With Colorado County now operating under the countywide polling program, voters can cast their ballots at any of the five voting centers listed on Election Day:

• Nada Community Center – St. Mary’s at 7825 Highway 71, Nada, Texas
• Frelsburg Volunteer Fire Department at 1669 Farm-to-Market109, New Ulm, Texas
• Colorado County Election Center at 1117 Travis St., Columbus, Texas
• Eagle Lake Community Center at 100 N. Walnut St., Eagle Lake, Texas
• Weimar City Hall at 106 E. Main St., Weimar, Texas

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and voters can cast their ballots between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Voters in line at 7 p.m. may remain in line to cast their ballots.

What to bring

In Texas, voters must bring and present a government-issued photo ID, like a driver’s license or passport, that has expired by no more than four years. Voters who do not possess an acceptable form of photo ID and cannot obtain one, may present a supporting form of ID and fill out a Reasonable Impediment Declaration. 

Reasonable impediments include a lack of required documentation, lack of transportation, disability, family responsibilities and work schedule. Supporting forms of ID include: a certified domestic birth certificate or a document confirming birth admissible in a court of law, a current utility bill, a bank statement, a government check, a paycheck, or a government document that shows the voter’s name and an address.

Candidates on the Ballot

Local

In Colorado County, the following positions are being ran unopposed by Republican candidates:

• Ty Prause for County Judge
• Valerie Dunn Harmon for District Clerk
• Kimberly Menke for County Clerk
• Joyce Guthmann for County Treasurer
• Jacob Barten for County Surveyor
• Ryan Brandt for Precinct 2 County Commissioner
• Todd Krenek for Precinct 4 County Commissioner
• Rodney Meyer for Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace
• Boe Reeves for Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace
• Stan Warfield for Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace

On the ballot, Donald J. Clark is listed as unopposed for Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace. However, Will Schneider and Bennie Zajicek are campaigning as write-in candidates. 

Read the Q&A from the first Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace forum in "Candidates Will Schneider, Don Clark participate in first Pct. 3 JP forum".

State

Federal

Bonds on the Ballot

Rice Consolidated Independent School District

“The issuance of $55,000,000 bonds for the construction, acquisition, renovation, expansion, improvement and equipment of school buildings in the district, including the construction of a new consolidated elementary school, safety and security upgrades to the high school and district-wide renovations to the existing school buildings, and the purchase of new school buses; and the levying of a tax to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds and the costs of any related credit agreements.”

The proposed bond would consolidate students from the district’s four existing elementary campuses into one new elementary campus. District officials estimate consolidation would save approximately $1 million annually in operating costs.

If approved, the bond would increase the district’s tax rate by $0.303 per $100 of taxable value. A homeowner with the district’s median home value of $151,240 and a $140,000 homestead exemption would pay an additional $2.83 per month. Homeowners over the age of 65, that are veterans, or disabled are exempted and would not see an increase in their district taxes.

Of the $55 million proposal, $47.75 million would fund construction of the consolidated elementary school, $6.29 million would fund district renovations and high school security improvements, and $960,000 would fund the addition of six school buses to the district’s fleet.

The proposed elementary campus would accommodate 650 students in an 83,293-square-foot facility. Plans include nearly 25,000 square feet of core classrooms designed for 22 students each, a 4,600-square-foot library, 7,650-square-foot cafeteria and 7,570 square feet dedicated to physical education. 

The campus would be located east of the district administration building with its own entrance from U.S. Highway 90 Alternate.

School officials said elementary students would be separated from junior high and high school students both while on campus and during transportation. Elementary students would take school buses separate from the school buses for junior high and high school students.

If voters approve the bond, design work would begin immediately and continue through 2027. Construction would begin in 2028, with the district targeting the 2029-30 school year for completion of the elementary campus and other bond projects.

Read more about the details of the bond in "Rice CISD calls $55M bond election for November" (Spanish/Español).

Read a lengthy Q&A about the bond in "Q&A: Rice CISD Bond for Consolidated Elementary School".

Weimar Independent School District — Proposition A

“The issuance of $12,000,000 of bonds for the construction, acquisition, renovation, rehabilitation, expansion, improvement and equipment of school buildings (including, but not limited to, elementary school and high school renovations, parking lot and student drop-off improvements, gymnasium improvements, a band hall, and career and technical education building improvements), and the levy and imposition of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.”

Proposition A will fund student learning, safety and campus improvements including:

• CTE building expansion for culinary arts, health science labs, other CTE programs, and a dedicated CTE public storefront
• Additional flexible-use space for student programs, fine arts, and district activities, including
  • A new gym with dedicated concessions and restrooms, connected to the existing gym which would continue as auxiliary/practice space
  • A secondary band space connected to the current band hall
• Junior high drop-off and pickup improvements, including a new access road from Sedan Road to improve daily traffic flow
• Security vestibule renovations at the elementary and high school to reflect the current junior high set up 
• Additional elementary school drop-off space and expansion of the covered canopy
• Corridor and restroom updates at the elementary and high schools, including new flooring, tile wainscot, updated LED lighting and new doors
• Dedicated location for elementary school teacher parking, creating additional guest parking for special events
• Renovation of the current high school gym locker rooms
• Exterior trim painting at the elementary and high schools
• New signage to reflect Weimar Wildcat pride on all campuses
• Reimbursement to the general fund for previously approved roof projects at the elementary and high schools, as well as the installation of the new high school boiler/chiller HVAC system

Based on current district financial projections, approval of Prop. A and Prop. B would result in a $0 increase to Weimar ISD’s total tax rate, according to the district.

Read about the bond's approval in "Weimar ISD sends $15 million bond package to voters".

Weimar Independent School District — Proposition B

"The issuance of $3,000,000 of bonds for the construction, acquisition, renovation, rehabilitation, expansion, improvement and equipment of athletic stadium facilities in the district (including football, baseball and softball stadium improvements), and the levy and imposition of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.”

Proposition B will fund athletic facilities and outdoor improvements, including:

• New grandstands at Veterans Park, including updates to the backstop and netting system, plus new stadium seating while preserving the park’s established charter
• New covered batting cages and bullpens on the home side
• Field renovations at both Veterans Park and the Softball Stadium
• Expanded seating at Wildcat Stadium
• New signage and branding at athletic facilities
• Restroom renovations

Based on current district financial projections, approval of Prop. A and Prop. B would result in a $0 increase to Weimar ISD’s total tax rate, according to the district.

Read about the bond's approval in "Weimar ISD sends $15 million bond package to voters".