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Montgomery Co. Early Voting Surges for March 5 Primary

**Early Voting in Montgomery County Sees Strong Surge Ahead of March 5th Primary**

**CONROE, TX** – Early voting for the pivotal March 5th primary election in Montgomery County has seen a significant uptick, with 24,034 ballots already cast by the close of Friday, February 23rd. This initial surge represents 8.4% of all registered voters in the county, achieved in just the first four days of the early voting period, which began on Monday, February 19th.

The robust turnout numbers, released by the Montgomery County Elections Administrator’s office, suggest a strong finish for the early voting period, despite starting somewhat slower earlier in the week. While the current percentage is still trailing the final early vote tallies of past primary elections—such as the 2022 Republican primary which saw 12.16% overall turnout with 35,015 early votes, or 2020’s 12.38% with 32,229 early votes—the current pace indicates considerable engagement as the deadline approaches.

Unsurprisingly for this predominantly conservative county, the vast majority of ballots, approximately 23,200, have been cast in the Republican primary. This trend underscores the high level of activity and competition within the Republican party in Montgomery County, where many local races are effectively decided during the primary phase. While Democratic primary ballots have also been cast, their numbers remain comparatively small.

Voters are weighing in on a wide array of races that will shape local and state representation. The ballot includes contests for Congressional Districts 2 and 8, State Senate District 4, and several State House Districts (3, 15, 16, 18). Locally, hotly contested races are drawing significant attention for positions such as Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, Commissioner for Precincts 1 and 3, District Attorney, County Attorney, Constables across Precincts 1 through 4, and multiple District Judge seats. Many of these races feature incumbent challenges or open seats, fueling voter interest.

Former Montgomery County Republican Party chair, Bobby Williams, emphasized the critical nature of primary participation, especially for those looking to support alternative candidates. “If you’re looking to support a primary challenger, you really need to vote in the primary itself,” Williams stated, highlighting that many local political battles reach their conclusion during this stage.

Early voting continues through Friday, March 1st. Residents still have several opportunities to cast their ballots at designated early voting centers across the county. Polling locations and hours can be found on the Montgomery County Elections Administrator’s website at mctx.org/elections.

For those who do not participate in early voting, the Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 5th, when polls will be open from 7 AM to 7 PM. Voters are encouraged to bring a valid photo ID. Registered voters in Texas may participate in either the Republican or Democratic primary, but not both.

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