Latino Turnout Surges in Texas as Democrats See Opening
Early voting is running far ahead of 2022, with Hispanic voters making up 19% of ballots and Democrats eyeing gains in statewide races.
- More than 7.7 million Texans cast ballots during early voting that ended Friday, October 30, surpassing the 2018 midterm record with 40.5% turnout among registered voters.
- Intense engagement in high-stakes midterm contests has driven the record turnout, reflecting nationwide interest in races that will shape control of the Senate and statewide offices.
- Republicans hold a modeled firewall of 627,636 ballots, though Democratic strategist Matt Angle noted urban counties with diverse voters are seeing higher turnout in "areas where Democrats compete better."
- Representative James Talarico reported $64 million in independent fundraising, while MAGA Inc. spent nearly $277 million during a six-week period, demonstrating formidable national financial resources supporting both campaigns.
- Control of the Senate hinges partly on Texas results as voters head to polls on Tuesday, with Republicans currently holding a 53-seat majority and Democrats needing four net gains to control the chamber.
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Record 40% of registered voters cast ballots during early voting in Texas - The Daily Bo Snerdley
(The Center Square) – A record 40% of registered voters, 7.7 million people, voted during early voting in Texas, according to Secretary of State data. Instead of voting on one day, Election Day, Texans have 13 days to vote, 12 of which are during an early voting period. This year, early voting went from Oct. 19-30. There are a record 19 million Texans registered to vote this election, according to Secretary of State data. By comparison, in 2014,…
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More than 7.7 million Texans voted early in 2026 election, surpassing 2018 record
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%, surpassing the modern-day high-water mark for a midterm election…
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