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More than 91K voters turn out in Harris County to make their final party picks in the primary runoff elections
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· May 26, 2026
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Key takeaway The total turnout exceeded 91,000 voters.
In Harris County, a significant number of voters participated in the primary runoff elections. The total turnout exceeded 91,000 voters. These elections determined party nominations for various upcoming races.
The nominations will be used for the midterm election in November. Further information about the primary runoff elections can be found through Houston Public Media, including details about the specific congressional districts and statewide and county-level races that were involved.
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Category: government ·
Published: May 26, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
Reading time: 1 min
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