Early voting begins Feb. 17

Early voting in the March 3 primary starts Feb. 17 and concludes Feb. 27. A full slate of contested races will be on the ballots in both the Republican and Democratic primaries. The deadline to request a mail ballot is Feb. 20, according to votetexas. gov.

One of the most closely watched statewide races for both parties are the primary contests for U.S. senator. Incumbent GOP Sen. John Cornyn faces two challengers: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Houston. On the Democratic side, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, faces state Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock. There are many other contested races on the ballot as well.

Voters can access election information, find out if they are registered to vote and obtain other pertinent information at votetexas.gov.