Harris County also surpassed one million early voters, according to unofficial county numbers. More than one million people voted in person, while nearly 45,000 mail ballots had been received.
Friday marked the busiest day of early voting in Harris County, with more than 126,000 people casting ballots in person.
With Election Day approaching, candidates across Texas are making their final campaign stops and asking voters for their support.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton stopped in Houston, where he focused on the rising cost of everyday expenses, including gas, groceries and electricity.
“Everything costs more, gas, groceries, electricity, everything’s up except our paychecks,” Paxton told supporters.
Paxton also outlined his plan to lower costs for families and help Texans afford homes and healthcare.
Governor Greg Abbott campaigned in Amarillo and Laredo, focusing on border security, property taxes and affordability. Abbott also urged supporters to encourage others to vote.
“Affordability is a major issue, yes. But, our values and what’s happening in our state,” Abbott said, pointing to what he described as major differences between himself and his opponents.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa and U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico also campaigned together in Houston.
Hinojosa focused on property taxes and government accountability, criticizing Abbott over rising costs.
“Property taxes have increased 85% under Greg Abbott,” Hinojosa said.
Talarico focused on campaign finance reform, saying he wants to limit the influence of wealthy donors and corporate money in elections.
“I’m gonna vote to ban corporate PACs and super PACs so billionaires can’t buy our elections,” Talarico said.
Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth reminds voters to bring an acceptable form of photo identification and check their sample ballots before heading to the polls.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Harris County voters can cast their ballots at any county vote center.
For polling locations, sample ballots and other election information, visit HarrisVotes.com.
