Texas Democrats break records in primary election

Democratic turnout surges in Texas as over 4.4 million vote in party primaries

Democratic turnout for the March 3 primary more than doubled compared with recent primary elections, according to state data.

Statewide turnout crushes recent midterm elections

Nearly one in four registered voters in Texas cast a ballot in Tuesday’s primaries, a high-water mark for midterm elections in the state’s recent history, driven by electrifying momentum surrounding both parties’ races for U.S. Senate.

Texas sees record voter turnout in primaries led by Democratic voters

Democratic voters outnumbered Republicans at polls on Election day by more than 4%, based on unofficial numbers from the Texas Secretary of State.

4.5M Texans voted in March 3 primary, shattering past turnout records

Voters set a new record for primary turnout in an election defined by competitive U.S. Senate races and congressional redistricting.

Record March primaries turnout reveals Black political power in Houston

More than 346,000 voters cast ballots during early voting in Harris County’s March primaries. Credit: Getty Images The March 3 primary elections in Texas saw unusually high turnout in Harris County, signaling strong voter engagement and underscoring the continued influence of Black voters in shaping Houston’s political landscape. According to Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth, turnout in the non-presidential primary election cycle was appro…

Latino Voters Boost Democratic Turnout in Texas Primary

San Antonio, Texas — Latino voter turnout increased significantly in the 2026 Texas Democratic primary, while Republican participation declined in many Latino-majority areas, according to newly reported election data. Statewide Democratic primary turnout rose from 6.3% in 2022 to about 11.9% in 2026. Participation in the state’s 64 Latino-majority counties climbed even higher, increasing from roughly 9% in 2022 to 13.1% this year. By comparison,…