Texas Early Voting Breaks County Records in Warning Sign to Republicans
Summary
In Texas, early voting has set new records in two large counties, Harris and Dallas, both known for supporting Democrats. This strong turnout is important because Texas has not elected a Democrat statewide in 32 years, but recent polls show close races for Senate and governor.Key Facts
- Harris County had over 70,000 voters on the first day of early voting, breaking its previous record.
- Dallas County saw 76,069 voters on the first day, also breaking its record.
- Both counties have more registered voters now than in previous election years.
- El Paso County had the second-highest early voting turnout for a midterm election.
- Democratic candidate James Talarico is leading Republican Ken Paxton in recent polls for the Senate seat.
- Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, is in a close race with Democrat Gina Hinojosa.
- Republicans are focusing on getting rural and suburban voters to vote to maintain their lead in Congress.
- President Donald Trump won Texas by nearly 14 points in 2024 but faces lower approval ratings due to economic and foreign issues.
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