# Texas Early Voting Surges

> Texas early voting hits record 7.7 million ballots ahead of 2026 midterms.
- Title: Texas Early Voting Surges · Houstonchronicle | Shortify
- Summary: Texas early voting hits record 7.7 million ballots ahead of 2026 midterms. Texas voters cast 7.7 million early ballots in 2026, setting a new record for…
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- Source: Houstonchronicle — https://houstonchronicle.com/politics/election/2026/article/early-voting-turnout-22506417.php
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- Topics: texas, early voting, 2026 midterms, turnout, democrats, republicans, election, senate, governor, attorney general, news, local
## Early Voting Records
Texas voters cast 7.7 million ballots during early voting in 2026, surpassing 2018's 4.9 million.
## Key Races
James Talarico and Attorney General Ken Paxton are locked in tight Senate races, with Gina Hinojosa challenging Governor Greg Abbott.
## High Turnout Areas
Harris County saw over 1 million early votes, with 42% of Dallas and 48% of Travis County voting early.
## Democrat Edge
Voters with Democratic primary history led by 26,000 votes, suggesting Democrats have a stronger start for Election Day.
## Key takeaway

Texas voters cast 7.7 million early ballots in 2026, setting a new record for midterm turnout.