US EditionEarly Vote Turnout in Texas Outpacing Past Elections, Fueled by Democratic Primary Voters
Democrats cast 665,664 early votes in Texas primaries, surpassing Republicans, driven by a competitive Senate race and opposition to Donald Trump, officials said.
- The Texas Secretary of State's unofficial totals, obtained by the Texas Tribune, indicate a record 1,259,356 votes cast through Monday, including 665,664 Democratic and 593,692 Republican ballots.
- The high-profile Talarico–Crockett primary and millions spent are credited with energizing Democratic turnout amid concerns about President Donald Trump, observers say.
- In Harris and Tarrant counties, turnout surged, highlighted by Democrat Taylor Rehmet’s 14-point upset in Tarrant County, while Democrats now make up 53% of midterm primary ballots.
- Texas Democrats say the turnout fuels optimism, but Republican leaders argue it reflects a rare primary, and some dismiss worries about November, Kendall Scudder said.
- Prediction markets favor Democrats about 60% to 40%, and analysts note primary voting often predicts November results, with implications for governor and U.S. Senate races this year.
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