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US Midterm Early Voting Surges Nationally and in Texas

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Early voting for the upcoming US midterm elections has seen a significant national increase, with over 13 million mail-in and early in-person ballots cast compared to 9 million during the same period in 2022. Key states experiencing surges include Texas, where early voting has grown by 74%, and Kansas, where participation has more than doubled. Other states such as Maine, North Carolina, and Ohio have reported increases of over 30%.

In Texas, several counties have reported record-breaking numbers. Harris County recorded over 104,600 votes on the first day of early voting, surpassing its 2018 midterm record. Dallas County also reported a historic 76,079 votes for its first day. In Brazoria County, more than 27,000 people voted in person during the first two days.

Political analysts suggest the increased turnout is driven by voter dissatisfaction regarding the high cost of living, fuel prices, and trade tariffs. The surge is particularly notable in states expected to decide control of the US Senate, as Democrats attempt to flip Republican-held seats in several battleground regions.

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Donald Trump · Gina Hinojosa · Greg Abbott · Harris County · James Talarico · Ken Paxton · Texas

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Votación anticipada en Texas rompe récords y pone bajo presión la disputa por el Senado [www.mundonow.com]
Harris County early voting sets records, but most haven't voted [queondamagazine.com]
Trump Cancels Waco Appearance And Reschedules Lubbock Rally Time [1470kyyw.com]
Lubbock turnout trails key Texas counties - Lubbock Lights [lubbocklights.com]
Social Security Corrected Millions of Records. Do You Need to Act? [www.indiaweekly.biz]
In Texas’ Senate race, Paxton and Talarico converge on key battleground [www.sanjuandailystar.com]
Monday's Early Voting Turnout Could Set a New Record for Midterm Elections in Comal County [mycanyonlake.com]
Voto anticipado crece en EE.UU. impulsado por el alto costo de vida - teleSUR [www.telesurtv.net]
Muchos estados que decidirán el control del Senado registran aumento de voto anticipado [vanguardia.com.mx]
Apoyan Sheriff demócratas a Abbott; el de El Paso no [diario.mx]
美中期選舉倒數 七州州長選舉成焦點 [www.epochtimes.com]
Many states deciding control of the Senate are seeing a big boost in early voting, AP analysis shows [www.wdio.com]
Many states deciding control of the Senate are seeing a big boost in early voting, AP analysis shows [krmg.com]
Texas Democrats Celebrate as Harris County Smashes Early-Voting Record: ‘People Have Finally Woken Up’ [thenerdstash.com]
History made: El Paso shows up for early voting [kvia.com]
The Latest: Many states deciding control of the Senate are seeing a big boost in early voting [www.winnipegfreepress.com]
The Latest: Many states deciding control of the Senate are seeing a big boost in early voting [www.bangordailynews.com]
US states deciding control of Senate see boost in early voting: analysis [www.koreaherald.com]
Hasta el clan Bush se suma a la campaña demócrata en Texas: ¿qué está pasando? [www.elespectador.com]
Early voting turn out across Houston-area counties surges [abc13.com]
Many states deciding control of the Senate are seeing a big boost in early voting, AP analysis shows [www.newsday.com]
Many states deciding control of the Senate are seeing a big boost in early voting, AP analysis shows [wtop.com]
Bexar County posts record first day of early voting [www.sacurrent.com]
Many states deciding control of the Senate are seeing a big boost in early voting, AP analysis shows [www.yahoo.com]