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Harris and Dallas Counties Shatter Early Voting Records
Harris and Dallas counties break early voting records, boosting Democratic chances in Texas Senate race.
In brief
Harris and Dallas counties break early voting records, boosting Democratic chances in Texas Senate race. Harris and Dallas counties set new early voting records, signaling strong Democratic turnout in Texas Senate race. Originally reported by Houstonchronicle.
Harris County Early Voting
Harris County set a new early voting record with 105,000 voters on the first day, up 66% from 2018.
“There is no statewide win that doesn’t run through Harris County”
Dallas County Early Voting
Dallas County saw over 76,000 early voters on the first day, up 21% from 2018.
“Dallas County Democrats came to win this election, and day one proves we are ready”
Republican Strategy
Republicans focus on rural counties to offset low turnout in Harris and Dallas counties.
“Let’s recognize the obvious: the lower Paxton’s numbers are in Harris County, the more rural counties will have to pay it off”
Election Day Strategy
Paxton urges Republicans to turn out voters in the next two weeks to secure victory.
“Vote in the next couple of days, then spend the next two weeks getting your friends and family out to vote”
What to remember
Harris and Dallas counties set new early voting records, signaling strong Democratic turnout in Texas Senate race.
