Harris County, home to Houston, one of the country’s largest cities, is expected to release its first total Election Day vote count in the next 20 minutes. Early voting totals showed Talarico leading Paxton 66 to 32 and Hinojosa 64 to 34, with similar results for Democrats down the ballot. By mid-afternoon, Harris County surpassed its previous midterm election turnout record, with more than 1.31 million ballots cast through Election Day.
Stephen Simpson is the Houston-region reporter, where he covers the fast-growing city and its surrounding areas. He joined the Texas Tribune in 2023 and previously served as the mental health reporter.... More by Stephen Simpson
