Fannin County, Texas -- It is imperative that area voters understand how pivotal the March 3, 2026 Fannin County Republican Primary will be to the future of Fannin County. If anyone is waiting on the General Election in November to have their say in local politics, it will already be decided by then.
The reason is simple: the only candidates that are running for county offices have filed to run as Republicans. Unless there is a runoff, whichever candidates garner the most votes in the March 3 primary will go on to be sworn in January 1, 2027.
In case no candidate gets a majority of the votes cast, the primary runoff will be Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
A majority is defined as more than half the votes cast, while a plurality is the largest number of votes, but less than a majority.
With the future of Fannin County on the line, the importance of the Fannin County Republican Candidate Forum coming up Saturday, January 31, 2026 looms large.
Fannin County has five contested races -- county judge, county treasurer, Pct. 2 commissioner, Pct. 4 commissioner, and Pct. 2 JP.
Take advantage of this timely opportunity Saturday morning to talk to candidates, listen to their statements and compare their visions for Fannin County.
The Fannin County Republican Candidates Forum is slated for Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until noon, at the Roy Floyd Community Center (Armory) located at 1100 W. 5th Street in Bonham, Texas 75418.
Texas is one of 15 states that have "open primaries" which means a voter does not have to be a registered member of a party to participate in its primary.
The last day to register to vote is Monday, February 2, 2026.
The first day of early voting is Tuesday, February 17, 2026.*
*First business day after President's Day.
The last day to apply for a ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) is Friday, February 20, 2026.
The last day of early voting is Friday, February 27, 2026.
The last day to receive a ballot by mail is Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (election day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, or Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (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).
