As ghosts, goblins, and superheroes flood Houston’s streets for Halloween, another kind of spirited participation is lighting up the city — early voting. With a turnout topping 100,000 voters across Harris and Fort Bend Counties , the fusion of democracy and festivity has created a uniquely Houstonian celebration of civic pride and participation.

Early Voting: Where Democracy Meets October Energy

Since opening on Monday, October 20 , early voting has transformed polling places into community gathering hubs — and this year’s excitement extends right through Friday, October 31, 7:00 PM . At 70 polling sites across Harris County and 28 across Fort Bend, voters are deciding pivotal races and 17 proposed Texas constitutional amendments.

Among the most-watched contests are:

Who will co

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