About 30% of registered voters have already voted in DFW
Expert looks at what early voting numbers mean for the election
Early voting is slowing from the rapid pace last week but about a third of all registered voters have already cast their ballot. What does that mean for election day? SMU political science professor Dr. Cal Jillson gives Good Day some insight.
DALLAS - The second week of early voting started out strong.
Around 144,000 people showed up Monday in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton counties to vote.
More than 1 million people around the Metroplex have now voted in person. Another 133,000 have voted by mail.
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The total is more than 30% of registered voters.
The turnout is noticeably higher in Collin and Denton counties with 36% of registered voters compared to less than 30% in Tarrant and Dallas counties.
Early voting continues through Friday, Oct. 30.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
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