A runoff election occurs when no candidate in a race receives more than 50 percent of the vote. The top two vote-getters in each race advance to a runoff.

If you did not vote in the March 6 primary elections, you can still vote in the May 22 primary runoff elections. If you voted in the March 6 primary elections, you must vote with the same party in the May 22 runoff elections.

Several Katy-area U.S. and state representatives will advance to the May 22 runoff election, including Democratic candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives District 10 and District 22 races as well as Democratic candidates in District 17 in the state Senate race.

Early voting for the May 22 primary runoff election runs May 14-18. The last day to register to vote in that election is April 23. Election day for the Katy City Council and Katy ISD board of trustees races is May 5. Be sure to check out our voter guide and read up on the candidates and their platforms on communityimpact.com