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Harris County sets early-voting record in first seven days

Harris County voters cast more than 624,000 ballots in the first seven days of early voting for the November midterm elections, a record pace for any midterm in county records dating back to 1998. More than 104,000 people voted in person on the first day alone.

Where
Harris County and Fort Bend County
When
Oct. 26, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Harris Fort Bend

Taxes and money

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  • Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Election Day for November midterm elections in Texas2

Who's involved

  • Harris County votersvoted in early voting for November midterm elections
  • Fort Bend County voterscast over 157,000 early votes in this election

The facts

  • Harris County voters cast more than 624,000 ballots in first seven days of early voting.2
  • This is the fastest start for any midterm in Harris County records dating back to 1998.2
  • More than 104,000 people voted in person on the first day of early voting.2
  • The Richard and Meg Weekley Community Center in Cypress recorded more than 21,000 voters.2
  • Fort Bend County voters cast over 157,000 early votes in this election.2
  • Harris County has 75 early voting locations.2
  • Early voting continues until Friday, open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. before Election Day Nov. 3.2
  • The 624,000 ballots represent about one in five Harris County registered voters.2

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • ABC13 Houston Record early turnout tells you people are showing up but cannot tell you who they voted for.1
  • ABC13 Houston Harris County set records for early voting in 2018, but Democrats still lost statewide.1

How they headlined it

The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.

  • Harris County broke early-voting records in 2018, too. Democrats still lost.

    ABC13 Houston

  • Harris County sets new record for first seven days of early voting

    CW39 Houston

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Outlets: 2 not rated Who's covering Texas →

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  1. Harris County broke early-voting records in 2018, too. Democrats still lost. ABC13 Houston Not rated, October 25, 2026
  2. Harris County sets new record for first seven days of early voting CW39 Houston Not rated, October 26, 2026

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