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Oct 20-21 · Texas counties report record first-day early voting
KHOU 11 Houston: Harris County sets first-day early voting record as voters return to polls for Day 2
Grade A (100/100). Harris County record, day two
Lehrer score 100/100 (no deductions). Fixed scale: 90+ A, 80s B, 70s C, 60s D, under 60 F → A.
Figures given as countywide and unofficial [0:57]; voters explain why they vote; practical wait-time info.
Agrees: Harris County set a first-day midterm record
Splits: Adds 104,000 in person and 129,000 total, unofficial
- Met. Rule: do nothing I cannot defend (figures labeled unofficial)
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