Denton County Early Vote Tops 326,000 Ballots
Nearly half of Denton County's registered voters cast early ballots before the November 3 midterm election.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Elections
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More than 326,000 Denton County voters cast ballots before Election Day, with nearly 47% of registered voters participating in early voting for the 2026 midterm. Early ballots rose roughly 46% from 2022, outpacing a 15% growth in voter registration.
Why it matters
The early turnout gives campaigns a clearer picture of which voters remain, as both parties encouraged supporters to vote early. For Texas, Denton County is among the state's expected turnout leaders this cycle.
Roughly 50% of 2022 Election Day voters and about 77% of 2022 voters still living in the county have already voted this year. Republicans have nearly twice as many remaining historical primary voters who have not yet cast ballots as Democrats.
The players
Denton County Elections Office
The county office that administers voter registration and elections for Denton County, Texas.
The details
Early voting ended Friday, October 30, leaving Election Day on Tuesday, November 3 as the final opportunity to vote in person. Voters with Democratic primary histories have participated at higher rates during early voting than other groups.
Timeline
2022: baseline year used for comparing early and Election Day turnout.
Friday, October 30, 2026: early voting period ended.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Election Day, polls open at 7 a.m.
Election Context
Compared with the 2022 midterm cycle, early ballots in Denton County have grown about 46% while registration rose roughly 15%, a pattern that points to heavier early participation this cycle. Denton County is expected to remain firmly Republican in this election.
Voters who have not yet cast a ballot must vote in person on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, since early voting has ended. Sample ballots and polling locations for Denton County are available through VoteDenton.gov.
The takeaway
Voters who have not yet cast a ballot should confirm their polling location before Election Day, since early voting has closed. Checking sample ballots ahead of time can help speed up the process on November 3.
What happens next
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, when polls open at 7 a.m. and remaining voters can cast their ballots.
Further reading
Follow the latest coverage in Elections for more on how turnout is shaping the midterm races.
More information
Find Denton County sample ballots and polling locations on the county's official election site.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.
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