Early voting in Texas was up approximately 74 percent two weeks before Election Day on November 3, 2026, compared with the same point in the 2022 midterm election, according to an Associated Press analysis. More than 30 million Americans had cast ballots nationwide as of October 26.
Where
Statewide
When
October 26, 2026
Sources
Reported by 3 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Coming up
Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Election Day for 2026 midterm elections123
Who's involved
Associated Pressconducted analysis of early voting
University of Florida's Election Labtracked early voting numbers
The facts
More than 30 million Americans had voted early as of October 26, 2026.123Stated by 3 sources
Election Day is scheduled for November 3, 2026.123Stated by 3 sources
Texas early voting was up about 74 percent compared with same point in 2022.123Stated by 3 sources
Early voting totals measure participation, not candidate support.123Stated by 3 sources
A higher number of ballots cast does not automatically indicate advantage for either party.123Stated by 3 sources
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
News reports Early voting comparisons must account for differences in state voting laws and reporting practices.123
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
Fact Check Team: What early voting numbers tell us about the midterm election
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