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More than 1.5 million people voted in Harris County in the Nov. 5 presidential election. (Matt Stephens/Community Impact)

Despite record registration numbers, voter turnout lagged behind in Harris County

By Atirikta Kumar

Harris County saw the lowest percentage of voter turnout since 2004.

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Travis County residents line up to vote Nov. 5 in Austin.
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voters heading into a polling location
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Election results are coming in for the Texas Senate races in the Greater Houston area. (Danica Lloyd/Community Impact)
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Democrat Sean Teare and Republican Dan Simons are both running in the race for Harris County district attorney in the Nov. 5 election. (Graphic by Jesus Verastegui/Community Impact)
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In early voting, there were 1.23 million ballots cast countywide, which represents 45.67% of total registered voters. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez re-elected to third term
Polling place
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Voters line up at Cinco Ranch Branch Library in Katy for early voting. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact)
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Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 4, also known as the Fulshear-Simonton Fire Department, put a proposal on the ballot to collect up to 2% of sales tax from within its 106-square-mile service area. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact)
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If approved, an additional $113 million in property tax revenue would go into a dedicated maintenance fund supporting critical maintenance projects, staffing needs and new resident-focused communication initiatives. (Hannah Brol/Community Impact)
Voters narrowly approve Harris County Flood Control District's proposed tax rate increase
Four candidates ran for a six-year term on the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Republican Christi Craddick reelected to Railroad Commission of Texas
Texans watch as election results are announced at the Travis County GOP watch party on Nov. 5 in Cedar Park.
Republican Ted Cruz wins third U.S. Senate term
Voters wait to cast their ballot at Encino Library in San Antonio on Nov. 5. (Parks Kugle/Community Impact)
Harris County clerk recommends voters to use nearest polling place on Election Day