From Texastribune · · 50s
Texas Blue Wave Fueled by Border Turnout
Democrats sweep Texas after border and urban counties surge in voter turnout.
In brief
Democrats sweep Texas after border and urban counties surge in voter turnout. Democrats won Texas statewide after record turnout in border and urban counties shifted the election. Originally reported by Texastribune.
Texas Midterm Turnout
9.8 million texans cast ballots in this year's unusually contested midterms.
Record Voter Registration
19 million texans registered to vote, 418,000 more than in 2024.
Urban Turnout Surge
Suburban counties like collin, denton and fort bend saw turnout grow by 4.7 points.
Border County Shift
Border counties surged by over 8 percentage points compared to 2022.
Democratic Gains
Starr, zapata, Maverick, Hidalgo and Webb counties shifted 38 points toward democrats.
Rural Turnout Change
Rural counties saw turnout rise 1.4 points, shrinking republican margins.
Historic Democratic Win
Democrats broke decadeslong exile from statewide office in texas.
At a glance
Democrats won Texas statewide after record turnout in border and urban counties shifted the election.
