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El Paso County Sees 4.7% Early Voting Turnout

11/4/2025

Summary

Story summary

In El Paso County, early voting for the November 4 election produced 4.7% turnout and 24,202 votes.
The election includes 17 state propositions, including tax ratifications for Socorro and Tornillo districts.
Voters may cast ballots on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
In the Texas Senate District 9 election, Republican John Huffman, Republican Leigh Wambsganss, and Democrat Taylor Rehmet seek the seat vacated by Kelly Hancock, determining who fills it.

History

Historical Context

The 2014 Texas gubernatorial election marked a pivotal moment as incumbent Republican Governor Rick Perry did not seek re-election, leading to a competitive race between Greg Abbott and Wendy Davis. With a statewide voter turnout of 33.7% and over 4 million ballots cast, this election highlighted ongoing challenges in voter mobilization, particularly in local districts like Socorro and Tornillo, reflecting historical trends of lower participation in state propositions.

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Story summary

In El Paso County, early voting for the November 4 election produced 4.7% turnout and 24,202 votes.
The election includes 17 state propositions, including tax ratifications for Socorro and Tornillo districts.
Voters may cast ballots on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
In the Texas Senate District 9 election, Republican John Huffman, Republican Leigh Wambsganss, and Democrat Taylor Rehmet seek the seat vacated by Kelly Hancock, determining who fills it.

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