November 3, 2026
It's Election Day. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. at 36 county vote centers, plus the latest local news and sports.
Today's Local News
1. Election Day: Go Vote
Lubbock County counted 80,977 early ballots, more than the entire 2022 midterm turnout. Election officials expect another busy day. Registered county voters can use any of the 36 Election Day centers; early-voting grocery locations are not Election Day sites. Find voting locations and map. See the sample ballot.
2. Texas Tech wins basketball opener by 34
No. 19 Tech beat Jackson State 76-42 on Monday. Damarion Dennis scored 22 points, and the Red Raiders return Thursday at 8 p.m. against Bethune-Cookman. Read the Chronicle game recap (awaiting website approval).
3. Follow the election results tonight
The Chronicle will track featured races and link to the full results report as official sources release unofficial totals after polls close. Here's how to follow Election Night.
4. Lubbock ISD asks for calendar feedback
The district is seeking community input on its 2027–28 academic calendar. Read the Chronicle report.
5. Southeast Drive train death
A person was killed in a train incident reported Monday on Southeast Drive. Read the Chronicle's local coverage.
What Lubbock Is Talking About
Turnout context: The county's 80,977 early votes compare with 80,576 total votes in 2022. That does not predict who will win. Individual ballot choices are private. See the comparison.
Know Before You Go
Election Day: Polls are open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. If you are in line by 7 p.m., you can vote. Bring acceptable identification and check your location before leaving.
Weather: The National Weather Service in Lubbock expects cooler, breezy weather today, with highs generally in the 60s. Check the latest alerts before traveling.
Texas Lottery: Monday's Results
Powerball, November 2: 7, 23, 29, 64, 66; Powerball 23; Power Play 4.
Lotto Texas, November 2: 1, 23, 29, 39, 43, 45.
The next Powerball estimated jackpot for Wednesday is $835 million ($357.9 million cash); Lotto Texas is $13.5 million ($7.05 million cash). Current results and jackpot estimates are on the Chronicle homepage. Source: Texas Lottery.
Sports & Around Lubbock
Texas Tech men's basketball returns Thursday evening. For community happenings, check the Chronicle Events calendar. Event times and dates are subject to change.
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