El Paso voters near record turnout ahead of election

El Paso voters approach record turnout as Election Day nears following strong early voting. Participation rates threaten to surpass the historic 2018 midterm levels.

“Vote Here” signage leads voters to the Officer David Ortiz Recreation Center polling site during the 2026 Texas primary runoff election on May 26, 2026, in El Paso.

El Paso voters are on pace to set a historic turnout record as early voting closes ahead of the general election. More than 137,900 in-person ballots and nearly 7,650 mail-in votes were cast during the 11-day window.