Early Voting, Ballots By Mail and Polling Places

The next GENERAL ELECTION for our community is on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

In this section, you will find candidate information, voter registration, early voting locations and hours, ballots by mail, and everything election-related. You will also find links to the websites of the Refugio County Elections Office, VOTETEXAS.GOV, the Texas Secretary of State and Attorney General.

The "Things to Know Voters Guide"  attached below is a great resource for FAQ.

Ballots BY Mail: The application for a ballot by mail is attached below. Also known as "Absentee Voting". For further questions on ABBM please go to: 

Welcome to VoteTexas.gov

Click on the events calendar for more information on the deadline and dates.

EARLY VOTING HOURS AND LOCATION:

Tuesday, April 22nd, through Friday, April 25th, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

Monday, April 28th, and Tuesday, April 29th, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

Early Voting location: Refugio County Elections Office

                                       414 C. North Alamo Street, Refugio 

ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATION FOR BAYSIDE RESIDENTS:

The town hall/community center: 909 First Street. Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Click on the events calendar for more information on the deadline and dates.

CANDIDATE FILING DATES ARE JANUARY 15, 2025 THROUGH FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Candidate Packets for parties interested in running in the May General Election are available for pickup here:

 Bayside City Offices, 909 First Street, P.O. Box 194, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Monday through Friday. 361-529-6520

 Refugio County Elections office, 414 C. North Alamo Street, Refugio. Please call for hours: 361-526-2151