Early voting is underway in Grayson County for the Nov. 3 general election, with voters deciding races for U.S. Senate, governor, Congress and a number of state and county offices.
The early voting period began Monday, Oct. 19, and continues through Friday, Oct. 30, with eight polling locations available throughout the county.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Oct. 19-24, and again Monday through Friday, Oct. 26-30. Sunday voting will be available Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Among the most prominent contests on the ballot is the race for U.S. Senate, where Republican Ken Paxton faces Democrat James Talarico and Libertarian Ted Brown. A write-in option also appears on the ballot.
In the governor’s race, Republican incumbent Greg Abbott is seeking another term against Democrat Gina Hinojosa and Libertarian Pat Dixon. The ballot also includes a write-in option.
Voters in Texas’ 4th Congressional District will choose between Republican incumbent Pat Fallon and Democrat Jason Pearce.
Several statewide offices are also up for election, including lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller of public accounts, agriculture commissioner, land commissioner and railroad commissioner.
In the lieutenant governor’s race, Republican incumbent Dan Patrick faces Democrat Vikki Goodwin, Libertarian Anthony Cristo and Green Party candidate Kevin McCormick.
The attorney general’s race features Republican Mayes Middleton, Democrat Nathan Johnson and Libertarian Tom Oxford.
At the state legislative level, voters in House District 62 will choose between Republican Shelley Luther and Democrat Catherine Thorne.
The ballot also includes several judicial races, including seats on the Texas Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals and state courts of appeals.
At the county level, Republican Bruce Dawsey is listed as the sole candidate for Grayson County judge.
Other uncontested county races include Kerye Ashmore for County Court at Law No. 1 judge, Rick Dunn for County Court at Law No. 2 judge, Kelly Clark Ashmore for district clerk, Tammy Reddic for county clerk and Gayla Hawkins for county treasurer.
Voters will also see additional county and precinct-level contests depending on their voting precinct.
Eight early voting locations are available throughout Grayson County:
•Bells: Bells Church of Christ, 301 Garland St.
•Denison: Grayson County Sub-Courthouse, 101 W. Woodard St.
•Denison: Grayson College Main Campus, 6101 Grayson Drive.
•Howe: Howe Police Department, 700 W. Haning St.
•Pottsboro: St. John the Apostle Episcopal Church, 760 W. FM 120.
•Sherman: Grayson County Election Administration, 115 W. Houston St.
•Van Alstyne: Grayson College South Campus, 1455 W. Van Alstyne Parkway.
•Whitesboro: Whitesboro City Hall, 111 W. Main St.
On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Grayson County voters may cast their ballots at any of the county’s designated Election Day vote centers, regardless of their home precinct.
Election Day locations will also be available in Collinsville, Tioga, Tom Bean, Whitewright, Sadler, Gunter, Gordonville and other communities throughout the county.
The deadline to register to vote or update a voter registration address was Oct. 5. The deadline for election officials to receive applications for ballots by mail is Friday, Oct. 23.
Voters seeking additional information about registration, identification requirements, mail ballots or polling locations may contact the Grayson County Election Administration office at 903-893-8683 or visit VoteTexas.gov
