Bay City voters are gearing up for Texas’ ’26 primary election. Early voting runs February 17th through the 27th at the Bay City Service Center on Avenue M and the Navigation District building in Palacios. Polls on Election Day, March 3rd, will open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters will pick candidates for state, local, and federal offices — including governor and U.S. Senate. Meanwhile, Bay City’s May 2nd city election is also on the horizon, with council seats one and two up for grabs. The filing deadline is Friday.