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REGISTERED VOTERS

Registered Voters as of 02/18/2025

Total: 9,278

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Elections Department  Office: (903) 473-5009
220 W Quitman, Suite E      Office: (903) 473-5027
Emory, TX 75440            

  Facebook: Rains County Elections

Lisa Kneifl
Elections Administrator

Email: lisa.kneifl@co.rains.tx.us

 

Voter Registration/Assistant Elections Administrator

Email: mona.collins@co.rains.tx.us

 


Starting January 1, 2026 voters can start requesting Applications for Ballot by Mails for the 2026 elections.

 

  • NOVEMBER 3, 2026: GENERAL (GOVERNOR) ELECTION

     

    Monday, October 5, 2026

     

    Last day to register to vote/make changes for the May 26, 2026 Primary Run-Off  Election.

     

    Friday, October 23, 2026

     

    Last day to RECEIVE a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) from a registered voter. (Received not postmarked)

     

    Friday, October 23, 2026

     

    Last day to RECEIVE Applications for Ballot by Mail.(Received not postmarked)

     

    Monday, October 19, 2026 - 

    Friday, October 23, 2026

     

     

    Early Voting 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. located at the Rains County Courthouse Annex in the Elections Office

    Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Sunday, October 25, 2026

       7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m

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      9:00 a.m. - 3:00p.m.

     

    Monday, October 26, 2026 -

    Friday, October 30, 2026

     

    7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Rains County Courthouse Annex in the Elections office 

     

     

     

    Tuesday, November 3, 2026

    Election Day

     

    7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Vote at your precinct

    Also

    7:00 p.m. is the last day to receive Ballot by Mails in the Elections Office.

     



    • ***If you think your ballot is incorrect when you go to vote, LET THE POLL WORKERS KNOW!***

      IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT BALLOT YOU WILL HAVE, CALL OUR OFFICE AT (903) 473-5009.