# Texas 2026 Midterm Elections Update

> Texas polls close at 7 p.m. Mountain time with early voting records breaking.
- Title: Texas 2026 Midterm Elections Update · Texastribune | Shortify
- Summary: Texas polls close at 7 p.m. Mountain time with early voting records breaking. Texas voters cast over 40% of ballots early in 2026 midterms, a record for…
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## Polls Close
Texas polls close at 7 p.m. mountain time with El Paso voters casting ballots one hour later.
## Early Voting Records
More than 40 percent of voters cast ballots early, a record for non-presidential election years.
## Democratic Strategy
Democrats feel they have their best chance in years to flip a U.S. Senate seat and multiple statewide elected positions.
## Key takeaway

Texas voters cast over 40% of ballots early in 2026 midterms, a record for non-presidential elections.