EAGLE PASS, Texas – Voters across the border region have two days left to cast an early ballot for the Nov. 3 general election. Early voting ends Friday, Oct. 30.

More than 5.6 million Texans had voted early in person or by mail through Tuesday, Oct. 27, according to the Texas Secretary of State. That includes 5,447,391 in-person voters and 227,086 mail ballots, or about 29.8% of the state’s 19,041,684 registered voters.

Texans are voting at a faster pace than in the last two midterm elections. At the same point in early voting, turnout was about 21% in 2022 and 24% in 2018, according to KERA, citing state data.

Where turnout stands in our area

Here are the early voting totals through Tuesday, Oct. 27, including mail ballots, according to the Texas Secretary of State:

Maverick County: 6,813 ballots (6,654 in person and 159 by mail), about 18.3% of 37,239 registered voters
Val Verde County: 7,329 ballots (6,984 in person and 345 by mail), about 23.6% of 31,026 registered voters
Uvalde County: 4,828 ballots (4,604 in person and 224 by mail), about 27.3% of 17,679 registered voters
Zavala County: 1,733 ballots (1,723 in person and 10 by mail), about 22.9% of 7,580 registered voters
Dimmit County: 1,307 ballots (1,216 in person and 91 by mail), about 19.9% of 6,567 registered voters
Kinney County: 881 ballots (855 in person and 26 by mail), about 40.1% of 2,195 registered voters
Webb County: 32,924 ballots (32,247 in person and 677 by mail), about 21.9% of 150,324 registered voters

Kinney County has the highest turnout rate in the area so far, while Maverick County’s rate trails the statewide pace. The state’s numbers are unofficial and can differ slightly from daily counts posted by county election offices.

Where and when to vote in Maverick County

In Maverick County, early voting continues Thursday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Center, 480 S. Adams St., according to the Maverick County Elections Department.

On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Maverick County voters must vote at the polling place for their precinct. Mail ballots must be received by Nov. 3. Questions can be directed to the Elections Department at (830) 206-8351.

Voters in Val Verde, Uvalde, Zavala, Dimmit, Kinney and Webb counties should check with their county elections office for early voting locations and Election Day polling places. Statewide information is available at VoteTexas.gov.

What to bring

Texas voters need one of seven accepted forms of photo ID, such as a Texas driver license, Texas personal ID card, U.S. passport or U.S. military ID with a photo. Voters who do not have one and cannot reasonably get one can sign a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and show a supporting document, such as a voter registration certificate, utility bill or bank statement.

Forecasters are calling for heavy rain in the area through Friday, so voters may want to plan their trip to the polls around the weather.

Read our earlier coverage: Maverick County Early Voting Reaches 6646 Ballots With Three Days Left

Sources: Texas Secretary of State early voting turnout | Maverick County Elections | KERA via KTEP, Oct. 28 | VoteTexas.gov