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TEXAS ELECTIONS | NOVEMBER 1, 2026

TEXAS VOTE TSUNAMI! MILLIONS FLOOD POLLS BEFORE ELECTION DAY

More than 7.7 million Texans cast early ballots, setting up a dramatic election finish.

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More than 7.7 million Texans voted early in the 2026 election, according to the Texas Tribune. That turnout surpasses the 2018 early-vote record. The numbers show extraordinary interest, but they do not establish which party will win. The final result depends on ballots cast and counted on Election Day.

Why it matters: This developing story has implications for Texans and the nation. Facts may change as new reporting emerges.

And one more thing… If Washington had a weather forecast, it would probably call for a 100 percent chance of political thunder.

And One More Thing…