Smith County Democratic Party

06/21/2026

We wrapped up an incredible day of activism yesterday celebrating Rose City Pride with TAG+! We felt honored to be a sponsor, alongside so many other incredible folks (looking at you Smith County Young Democrats).

Happy Pride y’all!🌈

06/20/2026

We’re out for the Juneteenth parade this morning to celebrate with our neighbors!

06/13/2026

06/12/2026

From City of Tyler, Texas Government

A fresh look for a proud tradition. More than 40 new Texas College signs have been installed along M.L. King Jr. Boulevard, Grand Avenue, and nearby streets. The updated signs help celebrate Texas College's longstanding commitment to higher education in Tyler.

Stay in the KNOW...🔍

06/05/2026

Local elections matter! Get out the vote!

Less than 5 percent of the residents who are eligible to vote in the Tyler Mayoral Runoff Election have cast their ballots during the first four days of early voting.
There are 67,097 eligible voters for this election.
Tyler City Councilmember Stuart Hene and former Councilmember John Nix are running for the position.
On Thursday, 685 people voted, bringing the number of in-person and mail-in ballots to 3,948 so far. Early voting continues today until 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can also vote early from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, June 8-9. Election Day is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 13.
For more information about this election, visit www.smith-county.com and click the banner at the top of the page.
City of Tyler, Texas Government

06/01/2026

Happy pride, y’all. While Texas Republicans use bigotry to distract from their failed leadership, we will always stand with LGBTQ+ Texans. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

05/26/2026

🗳️ ELECTION DAY: East Texans head back to the polls for the primary runoff election and every county in the region has its own set of decisions to make.

Check out our guide for each county's voting locations and sample ballots: https://tinyurl.com/4vjhevwx?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KETK_NBC

05/26/2026

It’s Election Day! Polls are open 7am to 7 pm!

Today is the Primary Runoff Election Day.
Smith County has 19 voting centers open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, May 26.
During one week of early voting, a total of 11,539 in-person and mail-in ballots were received.
In the March Primary Election, there were a total of 44,869 votes, out of 161,770 registered voters in Smith County.
Statewide runoff races are on the ballot.
U.S. Senator, Attorney General, Railroad Commissioner and Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3, Judge are on the Republican ticket. The Democratic ballot will have runoff races for U.S. Representative, District 1, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General.
The City of Tyler Mayor Runoff Election is not on the current ballot. That election is set for June 13, with early voting beginning June 1.
These polls are open for the Primary Runoff Election Day:
• Arp Community Center: 108 E. Longview Street, Arp
• Bethel Bible Church: 17121 Highway 69 South, Tyler
• Cameron J Jarvis Library: 102 S. Georgia Street, Troup
• Chapel Hill Fire Department: 13801 CR 220, Tyler
• First Christian Church (Christian Life Center): 4202 S Broadway Ave., Tyler
• Glass Recreation Center: 501 W. 32nd Street, Tyler
• Greater Life Church: 2751 FM 344 East, Bullard
• Heritage Building: 1900 Bellwood Road, Tyler
• Hideaway Members Services Building: 101 Hide-A-Way Lane, Hideaway
• The Hub: 304 E. Ferguson Street, Tyler
• Lindale Kinzie Community Center: 912 Mt. Sylvan Street, Lindale
• Noonday Community Center: 16662 CR 196, Tyler
• Old Tyler Airport: 150 Airport Drive, Tyler
• St. Louis Baptist Church: 4000 Frankston Highway, Tyler
• St. Violet Baptist Church: 14129 FM 2767, Tyler
• Three Lakes Middle School: 2445 Three Lakes Parkway, Tyler
• Tyler Senior Center: 1915 Garden Valley Road, Tyler
• Whitehouse City Center: 109 E. Main Street, Whitehouse
• Winona Community Center: 520 Dallas Street, Winona
For more information about voting locations, times and what is on the ballot, or to use our interactive map, visit: www.smith-county.com and click the banner at the top of the page.