Most countywide races are unexpectedly close after early voting numbers were released, including the contest for district attorney. Both Houston ISD bond propositions were headed toward rejection.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County has 700 places to cast your vote for the November 5 General and Special Elections . Harris County provides a map showing all 700 voting sites and the wait times at each location. The map provides an estimated wait time and a count of the number of people in line at each voting site.

All Election Day Vote Centers are open to all eligible voters in Harris County. Election Day Vote Centers are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Law enforcement in Harris County and other large metro areas is heightening security ahead of Election Day, in response to past attacks and protests. National security groups have focused for years on terrorism and major events,

Bond elections for school districts, municipal utility districts, and the Harris Flood Control District are among the propositions on the Nov. 5 ballot.

On election day, over 250 Harris County tax office employees will be trained to answer election judge and voter questions. The Harris County Tax Office has traditionally assisted the Harris County Clerk’s Office by answering calls during early voting and election day.