Early Voting Turnout in Bexar County Is Up 48% Compared to the First Five Days of the 2022 Midterm Primaries
Early voting in the 2026 Primary Election is off to a strong start in Bexar County, with participation significantly outpacing the previous midterm cycle.
According to the Bexar County Elections Office, 70,912 ballots have been cast in the first five days of early voting, marking a 48% increase from the 33,936 votes recorded during the same period in the 2022 midterm primaries.
Election officials say turnout has been steady and consistent.
“Voters are showing up, and they are not slowing down,” said Michele Carew, Elections Administrator. “We’re consistently seeing nearly double the daily turnout compared to the previous midterm election. Our goal is for every voter to feel confident that their vote is safe and secure.”
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Mail-In Voters Urged to Pay Attention to Postmark Changes
Officials are also urging residents who plan to vote by mail to be aware of recent changes in how postmarks are processed by the United States Postal Service.
USPS postmarks may now reflect the date mail reaches a regional sorting facility — not necessarily the date a voter drops it off at a local post office or mailbox. That means the printed postmark date could be later than the actual mailing date, potentially affecting ballots that must be “postmarked by” a specific deadline.
To avoid complications, voters mailing ballots or other time-sensitive documents are encouraged to visit their local USPS retail counter and take one of the following steps:
• Request a manual (local) postmark directly from a clerk.
• Purchase postage at the counter and keep the dated receipt or PVI label.
• Use Certified Mail, Registered Mail, or a Certificate of Mailing and retain the receipt.
Election officials emphasize that voters should not wait until the last minute if mailing their ballots.
For more information, residents can visit the Bexar County Elections Office website at bexar.org/elections or call 210-335-8683 (VOTE).
With turnout already climbing, the early numbers suggest voters are paying attention — and making their voices heard before Election Day.
