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2024 Texas Elections

Texas voter turnout falls in 2024 election despite record registration numbers

A historic 18.6 million Texans were registered to vote in the 2024 election, and 61% cast ballots, a nearly 6% drop from the 2020 presidential race.

Voters wait in line to cast their ballots in the 2024 presidential election at the Esperanza Acosta Memorial Library. Voters waited in line in upwards of two hours in El Paso, Texas on November 5, 2024.

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Voting FAQ: 2024 Elections

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  • How do I make sure I’m registered to vote?

  • What if I missed the voter registration deadline?

  • What can I do if I have questions about voting?

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