HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – The Harris County Elections Department says at least 162,000 people voted in the county on Tuesday.
Residents selected their preferred candidates for various local offices, as well as weighed in on the Presidential primary. From county commissioners to district judges, the primary elections will determine the nominees who will vie for these positions in the general election.
Election Day Check-In ☑️: As of March 5, 6:00 PM, #HarrisCounty has recorded 141K+ total votes cast in-person on Election Day for the March 5, 2024 - Joint Primary Elections. 🗳️✅ #harriscountyclerksoffice #harrisvotes pic.twitter.com/IHXAQmYcZX
— Harris County Elections Department (@HarrisVotes) March 6, 2024
In Harris County, the Democratic primary had 119 races, and the Republican primary had 122.
In Texas, voters were allowed to participate in the primary and runoff elections of only one party, or they can choose to engage in the convention of a third party.
Visit the Decision 2024 page of Click2houston.com for complete election results and news.