Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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Polls have closed statewide, and election officials have started reporting early-voting totals from statewide races.
Polls have closed across Texas for the 2026 general election, and election officials have begun reporting early-voting results from races statewide.
Election Day voting returns will be released after the early-voting totals. Voters who were already in line when polls closed at 7 p.m. can still cast their ballots.
Written by The Alamo Republican from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth’s reporting, using only the facts in it. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth’s own headline: “Election Recap: Talarico, Hinojosa score major victories in Texas amid historic ‘blue wave'”
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