Texas sets early voting record in nonpresidential year

[RandySF]

Texans have set a record for early voting in a non-presidential primary election year, the Laredo Morning Times reported Friday.

More than 602,000 voters have cast ballots in the largest counties through Wednesday. That total includes votes cast in both Democratic and Republican primaries, with more ballots cast buy Democrats than Republicans.

It does not count ballots that were cast on Thursday or Friday, the last day of voting.

It's the first time in a decade, when Barack Obama was battling Hillary Clinton in a presidential primary, that Texas Democrats have seen the largest turnout in a primary.

Democrats have outvoted Republicans by more than 25,000 ballots since early voting began on Feb. 20.


http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/376520-texas-sets-early-voting-record-in-nonpresidential-year

[trc]

1. My wife and I voted last friday evening

at one of three early voting locations in my central texas town...there were five others in there voting as well. It was awesome. The elderly AA woman in front of us had all kinds of ID to make sure she could vote. The vibe was really positive.

[Cha]

2. Great to hear, Texans!

Mahalo, RSF

[Luz]

3. We voted yesterday. There were about 20 people in line. From

what I could tell, 15 dems to 5 repub. I have a good feeling about it this time.

[rownesheck]

4. Texas

Where no one votes ever, setting a record for itself. That's a great sign! Not getting my hopes up for this cycle, but we might be a nice violet color come November. That red is getting old.