A total of 212,104 in-person and mail-in ballots have been cast in Harris County through the 12-day early voting period ahead of the Nov. 4 general and special elections, according to the county clerk’s office. The county’s voter registration department found that more than 2.5 million people are registered voters in Harris County.
Early in-person voting ran from Oct. 20-31, and Election Day is Nov. 4. Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth said in an October news release that the county will have 600 voting locations open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Election Day.
Registered voters can find their nearest voting center on the county’s election website by clicking here.
By the numbers
Out of the 212,000-plus early votes cast in Harris County, more than 10,000 voters mailed in their ballots. More than half of the early votes cast, or 204,993, were completed in person, according to data from the county clerk’s office.
The top three early voting in-person voter turnout locations in Harris County were:
- Metropolitan Multi-Service Center in River Oaks, with 11,223 ballots cast
 - Juergens Hall Community Center in Cypress, with 8,708 ballots cast
 - Richard and Meg Weekley Community Center in Cypress, with 8,540 ballots cast
 
At the polls
Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Annette Ramirez said in an October news release that all voters should check their registration status as part of their plan to vote.
“Give our office a call at 713-274-8200 if you have any questions about your voter registration,” Ramirez said.
On the ballot
Harris County voters will cast their ballots for special elections, including:
- Texas Congressional District 18
 - Houston City Council At-Large Position 4
 - Local city, school and utility districts
 
Voters will also decide on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution. The propositions, adopted by state lawmakers earlier this year, include measures aimed at reducing property taxes, funding water supply projects and creating a state dementia research institute. More information on the 17 proposed amendments is available here.
Going forward
For more information about what’s on the ballot and what to bring to the polls, visit www.communityimpact.com/election.
Hannah Norton contributed to this report.
			
									
											