Here's what Lake Houston-area voters need to know before the March 3 primary election

As early voting begins Feb. 17, here is everything voters in the Lake Houston area need to know ahead of the March 3 primary election.

What residents should know

For the upcoming election, voters should note the following dates:

• Feb. 17: first day of early voting
• Feb. 20: last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked)
• Feb. 27: last day of early voting
• March 3: election day and the last day to receive ballot by mail (or March 4 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at location of election)

Voters must vote in the county where they are registered. In Harris County, voters can cast their ballot at any polling location during early voting and on election day. Harris County will have 60 polling locations open during early voting and 224 polling locations open on election day, according to the Harris County Clerk's Office website.

Per the website, the polling locations will be open in accordance with the following schedule:

• Feb. 17-21: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Feb. 22: noon-7 p.m.
• Feb. 23-27: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
• March 3: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

What's on the ballot?

The March 3 primary election will include federal, state and county elections, including:

• U.S. House, District 2
• U.S. House, District 29
• Texas House, District 3
• Texas House, District 142
• Harris County attorney
• Harris County clerk (Republicans and Democrats)
• Harris County district clerk
• Harris County judge (Republicans and Democrats)

More information

This article includes elections that may appear on the ballots of voters in the Lake Houston area. This is not a comprehensive list and does not include all possible March 3 races or any uncontested races.

For more election coverage, visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide.