The Brief
- Voters across Travis County turned out in force Friday for the final day of early voting
- According to the Texas Secretary of State’s Office, more than 405,000 Travis County voters had cast ballots through in-person voting and mail-in submissions as of Friday evening
- For residents planning to cast their ballots on Election Day, election officials recommend checking the Travis County Elections website before heading out
AUSTIN, Texas – Voters across Travis County turned out in force Friday for the final day of early voting, braving lines up to two hours long to make their voices heard in high-stakes statewide races.
With seven polling sites extending their hours until 10 p.m. to accommodate the surge, voters demonstrated a willingness to wait out delays rather than risk missing their opportunity to cast a ballot before Election Day.
Record-Breaking Turnout
By the numbers:
State election data reflect unprecedented early voting participation in the county. According to the Texas Secretary of State’s Office, more than 405,000 Travis County voters had cast ballots through in-person voting and mail-in submissions as of Friday evening.…