Voters in the Killeen-Fort Hood area and across Central Texas are preparing to cast ballots Tuesday, Nov. 3, in races spanning federal, statewide, county and local contests. Early voting concluded Oct. 30.
Where
Killeen-Fort Hood area and Central Texas, encompassing Bell and Williamson counties
Congressional District 31 encompasses Bell and Williamson counties.1
Who said what
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Ken Paxton Built campaign on litigation against Big Tech, opioid manufacturers and federal government; cited record on those matters.1
Ken Paxton Accused Talarico of relying on national Democratic donors and Silicon Valley figures.1
James Talarico Texas faces an acute affordability crisis tied to political corruption; emphasized public education investment and expanded legal immigration pathways.1
James Talarico Criticized both parties' past records on border management and spending; advocated prohibition on corporate political action committees.1
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From Capitol to City Hall: A comprehensive guide to Nov. 3 election across Central Texas
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The 2026 U.S. Senate race in Texas between Democratic candidate James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton has become the most expensive race for an elected office other than the presidency. Combined spending on advertising, including primaries and general election, has reached $573.2 million, with more than half funded by political action committees rather than direct candidate donations.
$nearly $12 billion for total spending on 2026 U.S. elections nationally
James Talarico, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate; Ken Paxton, Republican U.S. Senate candidate; Elon Musk, Billionaire donor to Republican-aligned PACs and 4 more
Harris County and Travis County have set up legal taskforces to prepare for potential state or federal intervention in the 2026 election. Harris County Attorney Kamin recruited over 30 attorneys, including former U.S. Department of Justice employees, and tapped voting rights attorney Chad Dunn as outside counsel.
Abbie Kamin, Harris County Attorney; Chad Dunn, Voting rights attorney hired as outside counsel; Delia Garza, Travis County Attorney and 9 more
Texas election officials issued voting instructions for Election Day on November 4, 2026, including polling hours, acceptable identification, and location information that varies by county.
Paul Adams, Elections Administrator for Dallas County; Kaleb Breaux, Election Administrator with Collin County; Tarrant County, county elections office and 3 more
Vice President JD Vance held a midterm campaign rally in Weatherford, Texas on October 31, 2026. Vance spoke to supporters at a construction warehouse and made statements about Texas politics and his potential 2028 presidential run.
JD Vance, Vice President, speaker at rally; James Talarico, Texas Democratic Senate nominee; Dan Eberhart, Republican donor and commentator
Fort Bend County residents discussed their voter priorities ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Over 271,000 county residents cast early voting ballots from October 19-30. Voters cited health care access and affordability, property taxes, and cultural and ideological issues as top concerns.
Vivian Agugo, Fort Bend County voter; Brianna Brown, Executive director of Texas Organizing Project; Terrance McPeters, Fort Bend County voter who attended Republican event and 2 more
Dallas County Elections Administrator Paul Adams reminded voters that Election Day for the General and Joint Election is Tuesday, November 3rd. Nearly 630,000 county voters cast ballots during early voting.
More than 7 million Texans voted early ahead of the November 4, 2026 midterm elections, about 1.5 million more than early voting in Texas during 2022. Early voting nationwide surpassed 50.5 million.
University of Florida Election Lab, Tracked early voting data; Vote-Hub and Ryan Data and Research, Analyzed early voter turnout by primary history
With Election Day two days away, polls show the Texas gubernatorial race between incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa has tightened. Abbott is seeking a fourth term.
Greg Abbott, Republican incumbent governor seeking a fourth term; Gina Hinojosa, Democratic state representative, candidate for governor; New York Times/Sienna, Poll conducted this event