More than 32,000 Lubbock County voters have cast early ballots in the first four days of the November election, according to a new report from the county elections administrator.
In figures released Thursday night, the Lubbock County Elections Office reported 7,285 votes, bringing the county's running in-person comparison series to 32,673 through October 22. The county lists 204,576 registered voters in 2026, putting that series at about 16.0% of registration.
Four-day comparison
General election | First four days | Registered voters |
|---|---|---|
2026 | 32,673 | 204,576 |
2022 | 21,895 | 187,775 |
2018 | 32,076 | 176,056 |
2014 | 9,702 | 157,273 |
The 2026 four-day count is 597 votes higher than 2018 at the same point and 10,778 higher than 2022. However, because the registration base has grown, 2026's four-day share of registered voters is below 2018's roughly 18.2%. Those differences do not indicate which candidates voters support.
The county's day-by-day counts are 8,852 Monday, 8,638 Tuesday, 7,898 Wednesday and 7,285 Thursday. The Chronicle is keeping the county series separate from Secretary of State totals while it clarifies the reporting definitions and any mail-ballot/provisional differences. The Lubbock County Elections Office told the newsroom Thursday morning that earlier state reporting issues appeared to be resolved. These figures are not by party affiliation or voter history.
Early voting: October 19–30.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3.
Voter information: Lubbock County Elections Office.
Source: Lubbock County Elections Office October 22 evening turnout email provided directly to the Chronicle.
