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Even in Uncontested Texas, Early Voting Up in Many Counties

Early voting in Texas is under way, and the number of people heading to the polls this year is up in many counties. In a state with only a handful of contested races, what's behind the spike?

By Carlos Morales, KUT News
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Early voting in Texas is under way, and the number of people heading to the polls this year is up in many counties. In a state with only a handful of contested races, what's behind the spike?

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Carlos Morales

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