An estimated 8.4% of registered voters in Montgomery County, Texas, cast early ballots during the week of Feb. 23–27, county election officials said, with 39,500 total votes recorded across the Democratic and Republican primaries and a single-day spike on Feb. 27.
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In an important surge, voter participation increased notably in the last week of early voting leading up to the March 3 primary. Over 39,000 ballots were cast between February 23 and 27, resulting in an estimated turnout of 8.4% among registered voters in Montgomery County, as reported by Election Central.
According to election office totals, February 27 was the most active day, with Republicans casting approximately 8,711 votes and Democrats contributing around 3,538, resulting in a total of over 12,000 ballots on that day alone. Earlier this week, daily returns fluctuated between approximately 5,800 total votes on February 23 and nearly 10,700 on February 26. This resulted in a cumulative total of around 39,500 early and mail ballots over the five-day period.
As of February 22, the election office reported that the county rolls listed 468,836 registered voters. This figure was used by county officials to determine an early-week turnout rate of 8.4%. The daily returns graph released by Community Impact showcases the aggregated figures from both in-person and mail submissions reported by precincts.
The initial increase reflected a wider local engagement in competitive primary elections and prominent county races. Election officials are advising voters to verify their polling locations, emphasizing that, under Montgomery County regulations, individuals must vote at their assigned precincts on Election Day.
County election staff and volunteers efficiently handled the surge of ballots as they geared up for the March 3 in-person voting. Officials noted that early voting played a crucial role in reducing the workload and may help shorten lines on Election Day. Early voting has offered additional choices for voters seeking to evade crowds or manage scheduling conflicts.
Officials have issued a warning regarding the early-week totals, stating that these figures are preliminary. Final turnout percentages are expected to be revised following the official canvass and certification of returns. Election Central has issued a reminder for voters to bring the necessary identification and to verify polling-place regulations before casting their ballots.
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