Despite social distancing requirements and concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, voters in Potter and Randall counties are still turning out in big numbers to early vote for the July 14 runoff elections.
After two days of early voting, 2,347 voters have cast ballots in-person in Randall County, while 1,056 voters have cast ballots in-person in Potter County. 1,772 mail-in ballots have also been received in Randall, while 1,099 have been received in Potter.
Voters are turning out to decide the Republican and Democratic nominees for several general election contests, including in the race to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Clarendon). Republicans are also picking their nominee for 7th Court of Appeals, Place 4, and Democrats will pick their nominees for U.S. Senate and Railroad Commissioner.
Early voting runs through July 10. No early voting will be provided on July 3 or 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Election Day is July 14.