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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.
Texas’ highest courts remain all Republican following ...
As of 7 p.m., polls began closing across Texas, and results were starting to roll in for local elections across the state. (Haley Velasco/Community Impact)
All 4 incumbents win in Friendswood ISD's ...
As of 10:50 p.m., Alvin ISD's $380.1 million bond proposition that targets funding for anticipated enrollment growth is currently being voted "for" with a vote total of 31,363, while "against" has a vote total of 20,658, according to unofficial results reported by Brazoria County. (Haley Velasco/Community Impact)
Alvin ISD's $380.1M bond passes, unofficial results ...
The KC Event Center located at 2655 FM 1488, Conroe, served as an Election Day polling location in Montgomery County. (Jessica Shorten/Community Impact)
ROUNDUP: Incumbents, Sylvester Turner win Greater Houston-area Congressional seats up for election Nov. 5
voters heading into a polling location
Houston-area Texas House incumbents largely dominate opponents in Nov. 5 election
Election results are coming in for the Texas Senate races in the Greater Houston area. (Danica Lloyd/Community Impact)
ROUNDUP: Incumbents win in races for Texas Senate in Houston-area districts
Unofficial results from Brazoria County are coming in. (James T. Norman/Community Impact)
Stallman headed to victory in race for Brazoria County sheriff
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)
Teare secures close victory for Harris County District Attorney
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
ROUNDUP: See results for Harris County tax assessor-collector, attorney, Department of Education and 2 constables
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