Bexar County will delay releasing early voting results until all voters cast ballots

Who's involved

• Michele CarewBexar County Elections Administrator

The facts

• Bexar County has about 1.3 million registered voters, the fourth largest in Texas.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day, but voters in line may continue voting after closing.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Most Texas counties release early vote and mail-in ballot results right after 7 p.m.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• In the March primary, roughly 5,000 people were still in line at 7 p.m. on the last day of voting.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Carew said the state's election code gives her the ability to make this decision.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• One Bexar County polling location stayed open until 9 p.m. on the first day of early voting.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources

Who said what

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

• Michele Carew Goal is to ensure every voter in line feels confident their ballot counts.^{1 2}
• Michele Carew If early results are released too early, voters may leave and decide it doesn't matter.^{1 2}
• Michele Carew She won't release early results past 10 p.m.^{1 2}