Early Voting Begins for November 3 General Election
Voters in Texas, North Carolina, and Tennessee have begun casting early ballots for the November 3 general election amid record registration in Texas.
Early voting for the November 3 general election has commenced across several states, including Texas, North Carolina, and Tennessee. In Texas, Robert S. Howden announced that over 19 million residents have registered to vote, marking a record for the state. Early voting in Texas runs from October 19 through October 30, with officials requiring photo identification and directing citizens to VoteTexas.gov for preparation.
Initial turnout in Texas includes Webb County, where more than 5,300 voters cast ballots on October 19. Of these, 4,944 voted in person across 14 locations, with the Laredo Fire Department serving as the most active site. In North Carolina, early voting in Lenoir County began October 15 and continues through October 31, with over 1,200 residents voting on the first day.
Tennessee also reports early activity in Macon County, where 928 people cast ballots between October 14 and October 19. This represents approximately 6% of the county's 16,000 registered voters, with the highest single-day turnout occurring on October 15 in Lafayette. Early voting in Macon County will continue through October 29.
