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Harris County breaks first-day early voting midterm record with 104K+ in-person voters

Headline from Fox26 Houston, from the development of Oct 19, 2026

Newest development Oct 21, 2026 · 2 reportsEarly voting breaks records in Texas

Harris County voters broke a record on the first day of early voting for the Nov. 3 midterm election. Early voting record shattered According to the Harris County Elections Department, more than 70,000 in-person voters had already been processed by 3:30 p.m. Monday.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Early voting begins Monday in El Paso County, Texas

    Headline from KTSM 9 News ·

  2. Nevada early voting 2026: In-person election sites open Saturday

    Headline from 8 News Now Las Vegas ·

  3. Texas Early Voting to Open With Record 19M Voters After State Missteps

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  4. Early Voting For November 3rd Election Starts Monday (10/19/26)

    Headline from FOX 44 Burlington ·

  5. Early voting starts in Smith County with 5,300 ballots cast

    Headline from KETK Tyler ·

  6. Names this update

    Harris County breaks first-day early voting midterm record with 104K+ in-person voters

    Headline from Fox26 Houston ·

  7. Record-breaking or near record breaking early voting numbers seen in surrounding counties

    Headline from Fox26 Houston ·

  8. Newest

    Early voting breaks records in Texas

    Headline from News Nation Now ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

54 articles, oldest first.

  1. Big Country Home Page

    LIST: Early voting locations across the Big Country (opens Big Country Home Page)

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    Big Country Home Page's feed description

    BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Early voting for the November election runs October 19-30 across the Big Country. Check the list below for an early voting location near you, then click the links for hours of operation and additional details.

  2. Marshall News Messenger

    Early voting begins Monday in Harrison County: Here’s what to know (opens Marshall News Messenger)

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    Marshall News Messenger's feed description

    Beginning Monday, Harrison County voters can cast ballots in two contested county races as well as in key state and national contests. Early voting for the Nov. 3 election is […]

  3. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    ‘Nevadans need to step up’: 2 weeks of early voting starts Saturday (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    Early voting begins Saturday in Nevada as mail ballots reach voters statewide. Officials urge residents to cast ballots early and verify election information.

  4. KOB 4

    Expanded access to early voting begins Saturday (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    Expanded access to early voting will begin Saturday in New Mexico.

  5. 8 News Now Las Vegas

    Nevada early voting 2026: In-person election sites open Saturday (opens 8 News Now Las Vegas)

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    8 News Now Las Vegas's feed description

    Early voting begins on Saturday, Oct. 16, in Nevada, but the votes have already been pouring in through the mail.

  6. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    ‘Everyone’s voice needs to be heard’: Early voting opens in Nevada (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    Early voting ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm election kicked off in Clark County and statewide Saturday, with election workers staffing dozens of early voting sites across the county through Oct. 30. Hours vary by location.

  7. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Early Voting Guide: Here's who and what is on the midterm ballot in North Texas (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    2026 Midterm Election When is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. When is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. You can vote if you’re in line by 7 p.m. on Election Day.

  8. Newsweek

    Texas Early Voting to Open With Record 19M Voters After State Missteps (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    “We’re heading into early voting feeling strong but that’s because of the people and not the system,” says voting rights advocate.

  9. KTSM 9 News

    Early voting begins Monday in El Paso County, Texas (opens KTSM 9 News)

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    KTSM 9 News's feed description

    EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Early voting in El Paso County and the rest of Texas begins on Monday, Oct. 19 and lasts through Friday, Oct. 30. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. The ballot will feature a slew of local, state and federal races. Top races include a heated battle for U.S. Senate in [...]

  10. ABC 13 Houston

    Texas early voting begins as voters weigh affordability and poll gauges enthusiasm (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    Texas voters are preparing to head to the polls as early voting begins Monday ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

  11. WFLA

    Early voting starts Monday in Hillsborough County; Here's what to know (opens WFLA)

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    WFLA's feed description

    Early voting for the 2026 Midterm Election is set to begin in Hillsborough County on Monday.

  12. KXAN Austin

    Travis County leaders weigh in as early voting approaches (opens KXAN Austin)

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    KXAN Austin's feed description

    Early voting for the November election begins Monday, Oct. 19, and election officials across Travis County are preparing polling locations as candidates and voter advocacy groups make their final push before Election Day.

  13. FOX 44 Burlington

    Early Voting For November 3rd Election Starts Monday (10/19/26) (opens FOX 44 Burlington)

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    FOX 44 Burlington's feed description

    WACO (FOX 44) -- If you want to get to the polls to vote early in the upcoming November 3rd midterms, your first chance is upon you. The early voting period starts on Monday, October 19, and runs through Friday, October 30.

  14. Tampa Bay Times

    Early voting in Tampa Bay starts Monday: where to go, what to know (opens Tampa Bay Times)

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    Tampa Bay Times's feed description

    Early in-person voting across the Tampa Bay area kicks off Monday morning and will continue until shortly before the Nov. 3 general election, depending on residents’ counties. Here’s what to know, where to go, and how much time you have to vote before the Nov. 3 election day.

  15. FOX 13 Tampa

    Early voting opens in Hillsborough County: Here's what to know (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    Early voting for the general election opened across Hillsborough County on Monday morning, starting a two-week window for residents to cast ballots in person. Hillsborough County voting sites Doors opened at 7 a.m. Monday across 27 sites set up by election staff over the weekend.

  16. FOX 4 Dallas

    Denton County early voting locations and hours (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election is happening this week. Here are the locations where you can cast your ballot early in Denton County.

  17. FOX 4 Dallas

    Collin County early voting locations and hours (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election is happening this week. Here are the locations where you can cast your ballot early in Collin County.

  18. FOX 4 Dallas

    Dallas County early voting locations and hours (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election is happening this week. Here are the locations where you can cast your ballot early in Dallas County.

  19. FOX 4 Dallas

    Tarrant County early voting locations and hours (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election is happening this week. Here are the locations where you can cast your ballot early in Tarrant County.

  20. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Delays reported in parts of Collin County as early voting gets underway (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

    Published

    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    2026 Midterm Election When is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. When is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. You can vote if you’re in line by 7 p.m. on Election Day.

  21. Fox7 Austin

    Early voting begins on Oct. 19 in Texas. Here's what to know (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    Early voting for the November election begins across the Lone Star State Monday and runs through Oct. 30. Registered, eligible voters can cast their ballots early in person without needing a special reason.

  22. KVIA El Paso

    Know before you go: Early voting reminders, turnout expectations (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    Early voting begins Monday and the El Paso County Elections Department is sharing why this upcoming election is important for you to participate in and what turnout they're expecting. While Election Day is Nov.

  23. Fox26 Houston

    Houston, Texas early voting: Dates, polling locations, ID requirements, what's on my ballot (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    Fox26 Houston's feed description

    The polls are now open for early voting in the Nov. 3 midterm election as Texans vote on federal, state, and local offices. Early voting runs from Monday, Oct. 19 to Friday, Oct. 30. Hours at the polls for early voting vary by county and precinct.

  24. FOX 35 Orlando

    Early voting begins in Central Florida: When and where you can vote (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    Early voting begins this week in Florida for the 2026 General Election. Some Florida counties begin early voting on Monday, while some will begin on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about early voting. Am I registered to vote? The deadline to register to vote in the general election was Oct. 5.

  25. Texas Standard

    Today on Texas Standard: Affordability leads concerns as Texas early voting begins (opens Texas Standard)

    Published

    Texas Standard's feed description

    As early voting begins across Texas, affordability is among the issues resonating with voters across the political spectrum. Houston Public Media surveyed listeners about the concerns shaping their decisions, including...

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