Early voting for the 2026 midterm elections began Feb. 17 throughout the state of Texas. Listed below is the day-by-day data for early voter turnout in Jefferson County with direct comparisons from the previous midterms in 2022.
February 17:
The Democratic primary early voter turnout was a total of 1,060. In 2022, the turnout for the Democratic primary for Day 1 of early voting was 566. 2026's Day 1 turnout marked a 60.76% increase in voters from 2022.
The Republican primary early voter turnout was a total of 855. In 2022, the turnout for the Republican primary for Day 1 of early voting was 587. 2026's Day 1 turnout marked a 37.17% increase in voters from 2022.
In total, 1,915 people voted on Day 1 of early voting for the March primary. In 2022, 1,153 people voted. This marks a 49.67% increase in voters.
February 18:
The Democratic primary early voter turnout was a total of 1,148. In 2022, the turnout for the Democratic primary for Day 2 of early voting was 595. 2026's Day 2 turnout marked a 63.45% increase in voters from 2022.
The Republican primary early voter turnout was a total of 970. In 2022, the turnout for the Republican primary for Day 2 of early voting was 811. 2026's Day 2 turnout marked a 17.85% increase in voters from 2022.
In total, 2,118 people voted on Day 2 of early voting for the March primary. In 2022, 1,406 people voted. This marks a 40.4% increase in voters from 2022.
February 19:
The Democratic primary early voter turnout was a total of 1,026. In 2022, the turnout for the Democratic primary for Day 3 of early voting was 581. 2026's Day 3 turnout marked a 55.38% increase in voters from 2022.
The Republican primary early voter turnout was a total of 925. In 2022, the turnout for the Republican primary for Day 3 of early voting was 787. 2026's Day 3 turnout marked a 16.1% increase in voters from 2022.
In total, 1,951 people voted on Day 3 of early voting for the March primary. In 2022, 1,368 voted. This marks a 35.13% increase in voters from 2022.
February 20:
The Democratic primary early voter turnout was a total of 1,234. In 2022, the turnout for the Democratic primary for Day 4 of early voting was 491. 2026's Day 4 turnout marked an 86.14% increase in voters from 2022.
The Republican primary early voter turnout was a total of 1,034. In 2022, the turnout for the Republican primary for Day 4 of early voting was 708. 2026's Day 4 turnout marked a 37.42% increase in voters from 2022.
In total, 2,268 people voted on Day 4 of early voting for the March primary. In 2022, 1,199 voted. This marks a 61.6% increase in voters from 2022.
February 21:
The Democratic primary early voter turnout was a total of 1,104. In 2022, the turnout for the Democratic primary for Day 5 of early voting was 743. 2026's Day 5 turnout marked a 39.09% increase in voters from 2022.
The Republican primary early voter turnout was a total of 615. In 2022, the turnout for the Republican primary for Day 5 of early voting was 1,011. 2026's Day 5 turnout marked a 48.7% decrease in voters from 2022.
In total, 1,719 people voted on Day 5 of early voting for the March primary. In 2022, 1,754 voted. This marks a 2% decrease in voters from 2022.
February 22:
The Democratic primary early voter turnout was a total of 681. In 2022, the turnout for the Democratic primary for Day 6 of early voting was 455. 2026's Day 6 turnout marked a 39.78% increase in voters from 2022.
The Republican primary early voter turnout was a total of 295. In 2022, the turnout for the Republican primary for Day 6 of early voting was 557. 2026's Day 6 turnout marked a 47% decrease in voters from 2022.
In total, 976 people voted on Day 6 of early voting for the March primary. In 2022, 1,012 voted. This marks a 3.55% decrease in voters from 2022.
February 23:
The Democratic primary early voter turnout was a total of 1,038. In 2022, the turnout for the Democratic primary for Day 7 of early voting was 383. 2026's Day 7 turnout marked a 92.1% increase in voters from 2022.
The Republican primary early voter turnout was a total of 926. In 2022, the turnout for the Republican pirmary for Day 7 of early voting was 168. 2026's Day 7 turnout marked a 451.19% increase in voters from 2022.
In total, 1,964 people voted on Day 7 of early voting for the March primary. In 2022, 551 voted. This marks a 256.4% increase in voters from 2022.
February 24:
The Democratic primary early voter turnout was a total of 1,017.
The Republican primary early voter turnout was a total of 890.
In total, 1,907 people voted on Day 8 of early voting for the March primary. In 2022, the polls for the primary election were closed for Day 8, so no direct comparisons can be made.
February 25:
The Democratic primary early voter turnout was a total of 1,099. In 2022, the turnout for the Democratic primary for Day 9 of early voting was 925. 2026's Day 7 turnout marked a 18.8% increase in voters from 2022.
The Republican primary early voter turnout was a total of 977. In 2022, the turnout for the Republican primary for Day 9 of early voting was 1,202. 2026's Day 9 turnout marked a 18.7% decrease in voters from 2022.
In total, 2,076 people voted on Day 9 of early voting for the March primary. In 2022, 2,127 voted. This marks a 2.39% decrease in voters from 2022.
Early voting continues through Feb. 27.
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