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HOUSTON - FOX 26 is bringing you the latest updates on Election Day across the Houston area and Southeast Texas.
Keep up with the latest developments below, in our livestream player above and on the FOX Local app for your phone and smart TV.
11 a.m.
As of 11 a.m., Harris Votes reports more than 103,800 in-person votes were casted for the November 5 General & Special Elections.
10:30 a.m.
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FULL VIDEO: Harris County Election Day morning update
Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth provided an update on Election Day voting at 10 a.m. and answered questions.
Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth gave an Election Day update at Election Headquarters. She reported that as of 10 a.m., 85,000 people voted in Harris County.
All voting locations have an oversupply of items and supplies and extra voting machines at locations.
Hudspeth says they received service calls this morning with 60% of them being from election judges needing help before opening vote centers and 40% of calls being from voters asking what information they need to know before they go vote.
Due to stormy weather in the Houston-area, some vote centers had power outages, however, all the machines have battery backup and power was back within minutes at those centers.
9 a.m.
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Texas Senate race could impact balance of power
The race between US Senator Ted Cruz and challenger Colin Allred is one of the most watched races in Texas. FOX 26's Lina de Florias takes a look at how this race plays a big role in the balance of power in Congress.
As of 9 a.m., the average wait time at most locations in Harris County is 0 to 14 minutes. Some locations are reporting slightly longer wait times of 15 to 29 minutes.
As of 9 a.m. in Fort Bend County, most polling location wait times are under 15 minutes with two locations reporting a more than 30 minute wait.
8:15 a.m.
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Texas AG suing over election monitors
An Election Day battle is underway in Texas as federal election monitors are being sent to the state even after Texas said they can't. FOX 26 anchor DaLaun Dillard has more after the Texas Attorney General filed a lawsuit against the Biden Administration for the act.
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the US Department of Justice agreed not to send federal election monitors into Texas polling places after AG Paxton filed a lawsuit.
The monitors will remain outside, at least 100 feet away from the locations.
8 a.m.
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Election Day: Answering common questions
Many questions come up on voting day, including those related to ID requirements and what to do if you forget your ID. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has the answers to some of those frequently asked questions.
As of 8 a.m., the average wait time at most locations in Harris County is 0 to 14 minutes. Some locations are reporting slightly longer wait times of 15 to 29 minutes.
In Fort Bend County, most polling location wait times are under 15 minutes with two locations reporting a more than 30 minute wait.
7 a.m.
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Election Day questions? Help line open for voters
Election Day is soon underway in Texas and there is help available for voters who may have questions. FOX 26 anchor DaLaun Dillard spoke with Laura Smith from the Harris County Tax Office about where voters can go for help.
The polls have opened across Texas and will close at 7 p.m. Anyone in line by that time will be allowed to cast their ballot.
Anyone in the following counties is able to vote at any polling location within the county they reside.
Austin County | Brazoria County | Chambers County | Fort Bend County | Harris County | Liberty County
If you live and are registered in Montgomery or Waller County, you will have to vote at your assigned precinct.
- To find your precinct in Montgomery County, click here.
- To find your precinct in Waller County, click here.
5 a.m.
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FOX 26 Weather Forecast Election Day morning
Storms will move through this morning, some strong, then improving by mid-morning and turning cloudy and cooler later on in the day.
It’s officially Election Day, and Americans across the country will cast their votes not only for the next president of the United States, but local and state representatives as well.
A big statewide race to watch in Texas is between incumbent Ted Cruz and Colin Allred for a U.S. Senate seat.
In the Houston area, voters will consider Houston ISD’s $4.4 billion bond package, vote for local officials and consider some other propositions.
KEEP UP WITH THE 2024 ELECTION
To help you plan your day, here are the answers to some frequently asked questions.
When does Election Day voting start and end?
The polls open in Texas at 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Those in line at the time the polls close will be allowed to cast their ballot.
READ MORE: When do polls open and close on Election Day?
Can I vote? Am I registered to vote?
Any registered voter who did not vote early, may vote in person on Nov. 5, 2024. You can check your voter registration status here.
Where do I vote?
You must vote in the county you are registered in. Some counties allow voters to go to any polling location in that county, while others may require voters to go to a specific location. Click here to find your voting location.