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Harris County early voting day five 2026: Democrats D +719 in person as turnout rebounds to 95,108. Commissioner races within 75 votes, SD-4, HD-127, Kingwood vs. Humble, independents projected, days 1-5 totals.

Harris County early voting day four 2026: Republicans edge Democrats R +47 in person, both commissioner races flip, HD-127 added, Kingwood vs. Humble, days 1-4 totals.

Harris County early voting day three 2026: the closest day yet at D +1,966. Commissioner races within 200 votes, SD-4, Kingwood vs. Humble, days 1-3 totals.

Harris County early voting day two 2026: Republicans cut the in-person gap by nearly 60%. Party breakdown, commissioner races, SD-4, Kingwood vs. Humble.

Day one early voting in Texas' 10 biggest counties, compared with 2018, 2022 and 2024: turnout, red vs. blue counties and the projected party split.

  Happy 250th, America: Birthright Citizenship and the Long Game Talking Purple with Beth Guide — July 2, 2026 Good morning, everyone. First, let me apologize for being away. Life has been ...

Good morning from a rainy Houston, Texas. It is Beth Guide, and welcome back to Talking Purple — where I try to make sense of common again, because lately, common sense feels ...

It has been a busy few weeks, and there is no shortage of headlines demanding attention. From the Houston City Council’s controversial immigration ordinance to the Dignity Act making waves in Congress, ...