Early Voting Turnout Surpasses 2024 Primaries in Collin County

Over 17% of registered voters cast ballots during early voting period

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Collin County saw a higher percentage of registered voters turn out for early voting in the 2026 primary elections compared to the 2024 primaries, with over 132,000 ballots cast during the 11-day early voting period. The county has traditionally favored Republican candidates, but the 2026 early voting results showed pockets of stronger Democratic turnout in some locations.

Why it matters

High early voter turnout, even without presidential candidates on the ballot, suggests strong voter engagement and enthusiasm for the 2026 primaries in this politically important Texas county. The results also indicate potential shifts in the political landscape, with Democrats making inroads in some traditionally Republican areas.

The details

A total of 132,310 ballots were cast during the 11-day early voting period that ended on February 27, 2026. This represents over 17% of the 761,563 registered voters in Collin County, up from the 11% early voter turnout in the 2024 primaries. The early vote breakdown was 63,237 Democratic ballots and 68,819 Republican ballots, along with 254 provisional ballots. In comparison, the 2024 primaries saw 77,031 early votes - 57,842 Republican and 19,189 Democratic, plus 52 provisionals.

  • The 11-day early voting period for the 2026 primaries ended on February 27, 2026.
  • The 2026 primary election day is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

The players

Kaleb Breaux

Collin County Elections Administrator

Donald Trump

Former U.S. President who carried Collin County by 11 percentage points in the 2024 election

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What they’re saying

“Even without presidential candidates on the ballot, this year's early primary voting outpaced the March 2024 early voting in which 77,031 ballots were cast: 57,842 Republican, 19,189 Democratic and 52 provisionals.”

— Kaleb Breaux, Collin County Elections Administrator (Princeton Herald)

What’s next

The primary election day is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with polling places open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The takeaway

The high early voter turnout in Collin County's 2026 primaries, even without presidential candidates on the ballot, suggests strong voter engagement and enthusiasm. The results also indicate potential political shifts, with Democrats making inroads in some traditionally Republican areas of the county.