Bexar County eyes historic turnout as early voting surges
For the first time, deaf and deafblind voters can cast ballots at any Bexar County polling location... Bexar County, Texas, is on track for historic voter turnout in the 2026 midterm election, potentially surpassing the 2024 presidential election. The county now has 1,341,153 registered voters, an increase of 45,233 from the 2024 election cycle. Elections Administrator Michele Carew credits expanded voter outreach, accessibility improvements, and new technology for driving participation. For the first time, deaf and deafblind voters can cast ballots at any Bexar county polling location without an appointment. Additionally, the county has introduced a new election-night tabulation system, an updated elections website and a real-time voting wait-time map.
Published : 2 hours ago by Christian Blood in Politics
People wait in line at a polling location on the first day of early voting in Texas for the midterm elections, at the West Gray Metropolitan Multiservice Center in Houston, Texas, on October 19, 2026.... [1756 symbols]
Topics: Voting, Early Voting
