There is a sense of urgency for both camps, not just because Friday is the last day of early voting. Turn out remains lower than expected.
The election could very well come down to people like Hays County resident Laura Singleton, who as of Friday morning had not voted. She plans on voting Tuesday.Both campaigns are urging supporters to contact friends who have not voted.Democrats believe low turnout will let them flip the polls.
"So my question for you. Are you ready to win? Then let's do the work to make sure that we win," said O’Rourke.The numbers are so low that some Travis County Democrats noted this week a higher percentage of voters were turning out in Williamson County.about the turnout impact. "The races may be closer than people might expect," said Smith.
Smith warned voter apathy may not mean a November surprise. "The parties are going to have to look and see where is the low turnout," said Smith."Well, I think who has the opportunity is the Republican Party. I think right now the lower voter turnout is restoring Texas turnout, maybe closer to 2014, where the Republicans won big statewide as opposed to 2018, which is a much better year for the Democrats. And that was buttressed by higher turnout," said Smith.
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