Dallas County sees record turnout for first day of 2026 early voting
Key Points:
- Dallas County experienced a record-breaking turnout on the first day of early voting for the 2026 general election, with 76,079 voters, nearly 20,000 more than the first day in 2024.
- The 2026 early voting day one total surpassed the previous record of 60,573 voters set in 2020 and also exceeded the 59,388 votes reported in 2018 during a high-profile Senate race.
- Early voting in Dallas County runs from October 19 to October 30, with specified polling hours varying by date, and multiple early voting centers are available throughout the county.
- Voters can find early voting locations and get assistance through the Dallas County Early Voting Location Finder and the county election office for any ballot or voting-related questions.