The first day of early voting brings over 5,000 Brazos County voters

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Monday was the first day of early voting in Texas, and 5,144 people have already cast their ballots in Brazos County in the current election.

Trudy Hancock, elections director for Brazos County, told KBTX that this election is already bucking the trend.

“We made a breakthrough today,” Hancock boasted. “Normally we run 50/50. 50% early and 50% election day. I have a feeling a lot of people will vote early this time.”

As for first-day jitters, Hancock said it was a smooth day of voting.

“We had a few small technical problems, such as: B. a ballot jam and things like that, but nothing that would stop voting,” Hancock explained.

Bryan resident Jeremy Zamora said he is eager to cast his vote.

“I think it’s important that as an American citizen you do your due diligence to vote and have your voice heard,” Zamora shared.

Hancock said there was a big turnout today, and areas like Robertson County are seeing the same influx of voters in a day with the same foot traffic as they do in a week.

“Remember, once you’re in that line, you’re within that 100-foot mark, so there’s no canvassing. No shirts, buttons, hats for candidates; Just make sure you’re aware of it,” Hancock advised.

Although lines were a bit long on the first day, Zamora said poll workers kept voters moving quickly and efficiently.

“Think carefully about who you want to have in office and leading the country,” Zamora added.

For those who don’t vote in person but are worried about their ballots arriving because of postal issues, Hancock has a pro tip.

“If you’re worried about your ballot having to go out of town at the post office and then come back, you can go to the post office in Boonville and bring your ballot in. “They hand-stamp it and put it in a mailbox and they deliver it to us every day,” Hancock suggested.

A mail-in ballot must be postmarked no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 5, and received by 5:00 p.m. the following day. This could be a close turnaround, so Hancock advises everyone to mail out your ballot as early as possible.

For more information on local elections, visit KBTX’s Elections Headquarters. Early voting runs through November 1st.

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