# Texas midterm early voting turnout

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/texas-midterm-early-voting-turnout
> Updated: 2026-10-25T17:05:29.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Early voting for the Texas midterm elections has experienced a significant surge in participation, particularly within the Houston area. In counties such as Brazoria, Fort Bend, and Harris, voter turnout has nearly doubled compared to the same period during the 2022 midterm elections.

In Harris County, unofficial figures indicated over 581,000 early votes cast by late October. High participation was noted in specific neighborhoods like Acres Homes, Sunnyside, and Tidwell, where turnout in Acres Homes more than doubled relative to 2022. Local organizers attributed these increases to summer outreach efforts, including door-to-door canvassing and community-led transportation initiatives.

While Democratic participation saw a surge in the state’s largest county, Republican officials noted that many registered Republican voters had not yet cast their ballots.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Texas midterm early voting sees high turnout in Harris County

Texas midterm early voting has reached nearly 2.9 million ballots statewide, with record-breaking participation reported in Harris County, particularly in historically Black neighborhoods.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/texas-midterm-early-voting-sees-high-turnout-in-harris-county

### 2026-10-23: Houston-area early voting turnout surges in Texas

Early voting turnout in the Houston area is surging, with Brazoria, Fort Bend, and Harris counties reporting nearly double the participation seen during the 2022 midterms.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/houston-area-early-voting-turnout-surges-in-texas

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Cite as: Texas midterm early voting turnout. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/texas-midterm-early-voting-turnout