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East Texas Counties Report First-Day Early Voting Numbers
Several counties in the region have already released their turnout figures for the first day of early voting.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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With early voting beginning on Tuesday, several counties in East Texas have already reported their first-day voter turnout numbers. KETK has compiled the early voting totals for counties in the region, including Smith, Angelina, Bowie, Harrison, Henderson, Gregg, Nacogdoches, Polk, Rusk, and Wood.
Why it matters
The release of these first-day early voting numbers provides an early glimpse into voter enthusiasm and engagement in the region ahead of the upcoming election. Early voting turnout is often seen as an indicator of overall voter participation and can shape campaign strategies and media coverage.
The details
According to the reported figures, Smith County saw the highest first-day turnout with 2,070 votes, followed by Angelina County with 1,270 and Bowie County with 1,010. Other counties, such as Harrison and Rusk, reported lower initial turnout numbers of 27 and 476 respectively. KETK noted that it will continue to update the list as more information becomes available from other East Texas counties.
- Early voting began on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
The players
KETK
A local news station in East Texas that compiled and reported the first-day early voting numbers for several counties in the region.
The takeaway
The release of these first-day early voting numbers provides an early indication of voter enthusiasm in East Texas ahead of the upcoming election. As more counties report their figures, the data will offer a clearer picture of regional voter engagement and potentially shape campaign strategies and media coverage in the lead-up to election day.
