Before the March 2022 primaries, dozens of candidates have signed up to run for political positions representing the Spring and Klein community as of the candidate filing deadline Dec. 13, according to the Texas Secretary of State website.

The winners for each party in the March primaries will determine which candidates will be on the ballot in the November general election. Of note, 12 candidates have filed for newly created congressional District 38, including two Democrats and 10 Republicans; seven candidates have filed for Precinct 4 county commissioner, including incumbent R. Jack Cagle; and five candidates have filed for Texas House District 150, including incumbent Valoree Swanson.

Ahead of the March 2022 primaries, the first day to apply for a ballot by mail will be Jan. 1 and the last day will be Feb. 18 (received not postmarked); the last day to receive ballots by mail will be March 1. Additionally, the last day to register to vote in the March 2022 primaries will be Jan. 31. Early voting will run Feb. 14-25 and election day will be March 1.

Additionally, through Harris County's countywide polling place program, registered voters may cast their ballots at any vote center countywide during both early voting and on election day.

For more information about voting in Harris County, click here.