More than 7.7 million Texans voted early in 2026 election, surpassing 2018 record

More than 40 percent of voters cast a ballot during the early voting period, passing the modern-day record set in 2018.

By Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune
Posted 11/3/26

More than 7.7 million Texans voted early in the 2026 midterm election, according to preliminary data from the secretary of state’s office as of Sunday morning. This puts turnout at 40.5%, …

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