Rockwall County Sets Primary Schedule and New Elections Office

Rockwall County announced on Jan. 2 that the 2026 Primary Elections will take place on March 3, 2026, and that the county Elections Office has relocated to 1101 E. Yellowjacket Ln., Suite 150, Rockwall, TX 75087. The county published a series of important dates that determine eligibility and access to in-person and mail voting ahead of the primary.

The last day to register to vote or update an existing registration is Feb. 2, 2026. Early voting by personal appearance begins Feb. 17 and ends Feb. 27. Voters seeking to cast a ballot by mail must submit applications no later than Feb. 20; completed voted mail ballots must be received by election officials by March 3. These deadlines are firm and require residents to plan ahead if they expect to participate in the primary.

The Elections Office move means in-person services for registration, early voting, and ballot-related assistance will be handled at the new Yellowjacket Lane address. Voters who previously relied on the former office location should confirm the new address before visiting. The office will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so that date will not be available for in-person transactions.

For Rockwall County voters, the calendar of deadlines compresses key actions into a narrow window. Residents who have moved, changed names, or need to update their registration must do so by Feb. 2 to avoid being ineligible at the polls. Those who prefer mail ballots should start the application process well before the Feb. 20 cutoff to allow time for processing and return; mail ballots must be received by election day, March 3, to be counted.

The relocation of the Elections Office also has administrative implications for county election officials, who must ensure information and services are clearly communicated to minimize confusion and potential barriers to participation. Timely, accurate public notices and accessible in-person assistance at the new location will be essential to maintaining voter access during the early-voting period.

Rockwall County residents can find the official notice and additional details online at rockwallcountytexas.com. Voters who need in-person assistance should verify the new office address and operating hours before traveling to the Elections Office.