Texas midterm turnout hits record highs as Democratic primary leads early voting
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Early voting in Texas for the 2026 midterms is breaking records, with Democratic primary voters driving turnout well ahead of Republicans in the first week and overall Democratic primary votes topping 2024 and 2020 primaries; analysts credit high-profile Senate contests and Trump-era dynamics for energizing Democrats, while Republicans remain competitive but face a larger base, with countywide gains in places like Harris and Tarrant signaling a tight race come November.
- Democratic primary turnout breaking records across Texas The Texas Tribune
- More Democratic ballots cast than Republican in Texas primaries Axios
- Across Texas, early voters share what’s pushing them to the polls for the 2026 party primaries Houston Public Media
- Early voting turnout in Travis County is the highest it has been for a primary election since 2008 KUT
- Dallas, Tarrant counties see early voting increase fueled by Democrat turnout after first week KERA News
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