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Casey Brown
Anderson County Elections Administrator

703 N. Mallard St., STE 116 Tel:  (903) 723-7438
Palestine, Texas 75801 Fax: (903) 723-1223
Office Hours 8:00am till 5:00pm

Welcome to the Elections Office of Anderson County

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The Elections Administrator conducts Federal, State, and County Elections and elections for other Local Entities that may contract with the County for election services. The EA also conducts all voter registration duties and maintains all voter registration applications for the County.

March 3, 2026 Primary

Filing date for a Place on the Primary Ballot Now Open

November 8 thru December 8

File Application with a Party Chair

 


  • November 4, 2025 - Uniform Election Date
    These dates are subject to changes from the 2025 legislative session.

    Authority conducting elections

    County Elections Officer/Local political subdivisions

    Deadline to post candidate requirements5 Form 1-20

    Monday, November 4, 2024

    First day to apply for a ballot by mail using Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM) or Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)

    Wednesday, January 1, 2025*

    *First day to apply does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday. An “Annual ABBM” or FPCA for a January or February 2025 election may be filed earlier, but not earlier than the 60th day before the date of the January or February election.

    Deadline to post notice of candidate filing deadline

    Friday, June 20, 2025* for local political subdivisions that have a first day to file for their candidates1

    *First business day after Juneteenth

    First Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot (for local political subdivisions ONLY)1

    Saturday, July 19, 2025 (“first day” does not move; office hours not required)

    Last Day to Order General Election or Election on a Measure

    Monday, August 18, 2025

    Last Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot (for local political subdivisions ONLY)2

    Monday, August 18, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. See note below relating to four-year terms3

    Last Day to Register to Vote

    Monday, October 6, 2025

    First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance

    Monday, October 20, 2025 (17th day before election day falls on a Saturday, first day moves to next business day)

    Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail

    (Received, not Postmarked)

    Friday, October 24, 2025

    Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance

    Friday, October 31, 2025

    Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail

    Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (election day) at 7:00 p.m.

    if carrier envelop is not postmarked ,OR Wednesday, November 5, 2025 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)4

  • May 3, 2025 - Uniform Election Date

    Authority Conducting Elections

    Local Political Subdivisions and Counties

    Deadline to post candidate requirements5
    Form 1-20

    Friday, May 3, 2024

    Deadline to post notice of candidate filing deadline1

    Monday, December 16, 2024 for local political subdivisions that have a first day to file for their candidates1

    First day to apply for a ballot by mail using Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM) or Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)

    Wednesday, January 1, 2025*

    *First day to apply does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday. An “Annual ABBM” or FPCA for a January or February 2025 election may be filed earlier, but not earlier than the 60th day before the date of the January or February election.

    First Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot (for local political subdivisions ONLY)1

    Wednesday, January 15, 2025

    Last Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot (for local political subdivisions ONLY)2

    Friday, February 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

    See note below relating to four-year terms3

    Last Day to Order General Election or Election on a Measure

    Friday, February 14, 2025

    Last Day to Register to Vote

    Thursday, April 3, 2025

    First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance

    Tuesday, April 22, 2025*

    *First business day after San Jacinto Day

    Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received,notPostmarked)

    Tuesday, April 22, 2025

    Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance

     

    Tuesday, April 29, 2025

    Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail

    Saturday, May 3, 2025 (election day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope isnotpostmarked,ORMonday, May 5, 2025 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)4

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"Pursuant to Section 63.0013, Election Code, an election officer may give voting order priority to individuals with a mobility problem that substantially impairs the person's ability to move around. A person assisting an individual with a mobility problem may also, at the individual's request, be given voting order priority. Disabilities and conditions that may qualify you for voting order   priority include paralysis, lung disease, the use of portable oxygen, cardiac deficiency, severe limitation in the ability to walk due to arthritic, neurological, or orthopedic condition, wheelchair confinement, arthritis, foot disorder, the inability to walk 200 feet without stopping to rest, or us of a brace, cane, crutch, or other assistive device."