Lubbock County heads into the final days of early voting with turnout well above the last midterm. Meanwhile, 2026 property tax statements are arriving in mailboxes, except for properties in Lubbock-Cooper ISD, whose bills will go out after the Nov. 3 election. Here’s where things stood as of Monday, Oct. 26, and what you need to know this week.
The numbers so far
According to the Lubbock Chronicle, which reported figures from the Lubbock County Elections Office, 44,397 people voted in the first six days of early voting, Monday, Oct. 19, through Saturday, Oct. 24.
Turnout has been heaviest early in the week:
| Day | Voters that day | Running total |
|---|---|---|
| Mon., Oct. 19 | 8,852 | 8,852 |
| Tue., Oct. 20 | 8,638 | 17,490 |
| Wed., Oct. 21 | 7,898 | 25,388 |
| Thu., Oct. 22 | 7,285 | 32,673 |
| Fri., Oct. 23 | 7,154 | 39,827 |
| Sat., Oct. 24 | 4,570 | 44,397 |
The Chronicle reported that the first six days of 2022’s midterm early voting drew 29,987 voters, and the same stretch in 2018 drew 36,461. This year’s total is 14,410 voters ahead of 2022, roughly 48% higher. It’s also ahead of 2018.
The county has 204,576 registered voters, according to the Chronicle’s report. At that figure, about 21.7% of registered voters had cast a ballot through Saturday. Sunday’s totals had not been published when we checked Monday morning.
The pace looks different alongside some of Texas’ larger counties. After the first two days, Lubbock Lights reported that Lubbock County’s 8.56% turnout trailed Williamson (11.38%) and Travis (9.59%). It was slightly ahead of Harris (8.45%) and ahead of Montgomery (6.81%). Elections Administrator Troy Havard told the outlet there had been no major issues.
State data can trail the county’s reports. Texpolls, which uses Texas Secretary of State files, showed 41,201 Lubbock County ballots through Oct. 24, including 1,347 by mail. For the most current figure, use the county’s numbers.
Where and when to vote this week
Polls are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 26, through Friday, Oct. 30, at 21 vote centers, per the Chronicle’s Oct. 25 roundup. Lubbock County uses vote centers, so registered county voters can vote at any site. That includes the Elections Office at 1308 Crickets Ave., participating United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos stores, and Texas Tech’s Student Recreation Center.
Friday is the last day of early voting. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. For ID rules, what’s on the ballot and tips, see our early-voting guide. To find the shortest line near you, check the county’s official site, votelubbock.gov.
A busy week for campaign visits
Expect more traffic and crowds around some sites this week. President Trump’s rally is Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, with doors at 2:30 p.m. Our know-before-you-go story covers parking and security rules. Lubbock Lights has reported that Gov. Greg Abbott is expected Friday, Oct. 30, for a get-out-the-vote event. An online invitation lists 12:15 p.m. at The Funky Door Bistro & Wine Room, 6801 Milwaukee Ave. As of that report, the campaign had not confirmed the visit.
Your 2026 tax bill is on the way
The Lubbock Central Appraisal District says it mailed 2026 property tax statements on Friday, Oct. 23, except for properties in Lubbock-Cooper ISD (see below). You can already look up your bill on its website. The Lubbock Chronicle also reported the mailing over the weekend.
Lubbock-Cooper ISD homeowners: your bill is coming later
If your property is in Lubbock-Cooper ISD, your 2026 tax statement won’t arrive with everyone else’s. Monica Buescher, public information coordinator for the Lubbock Central Appraisal District, said in an email to Hub City UnCovered that LCAD “will not mail the 2026 tax statements until after the outcome” of the Nov. 3 voter-approval tax rate election (VATRE), Proposition A, is decided. LCAD hopes to have those statements mailed “no later than mid-November,” she said.
A 2026 amount due is already listed on LCAD’s website for Lubbock-Cooper accounts. Buescher said that amount is calculated using the tax rate requested in the election. If voters don’t approve that rate on Nov. 3, “the amount due will be recalculated after the election,” she wrote.
One thing won’t move. “The payment deadline will not change,” Buescher said.
As we reported in our Prop A explainer, the proposed rate is $1.1969 per $100 of valuation. The Lubbock Chronicle reported it would raise about $3.07 million more for maintenance and operations, and KCBD reported that the district estimates about $65 more a year for the average homeowner. Lorenzo ISD voters will also decide a $10.47 million bond (Proposition A) for facilities and buses, per the Chronicle.
Paying, and a scam warning
LCAD lists several ways to pay without going inside:
- Drop box at 2109 Avenue Q. Don’t put cash in it.
- By mail, check or money order to Lubbock Central Appraisal District, P.O. Box 10568, Lubbock, TX 79408.
- Online or by phone, through Certified Payments. Certified Payments, not LCAD, charges these fees: $1.50 for an e-check, 2.19% for credit cards and 1% for debit cards (minimum $1).
LCAD also warns homeowners: if a company offers to file your homestead exemption for a “one-time processing fee,” don’t respond. The district says there is never a fee to file for an exemption, and you can file online through its property search. Questions go to (806) 762-5000 or info@lubbockcad.org.
A comment from the Lubbock County Elections Office on the latest daily totals was not available at publication time.
Sources
- Lubbock Chronicle, “Lubbock County Early Voting Reaches 44,397 After Six Days,” Oct. 25, 2026: https://www.lubbockchronicle.com/p/lubbock-county-early-voting-reaches-44-397-after-six-days
- Lubbock Chronicle, “Good Afternoon, Lubbock! | October 25, 2026”: https://www.lubbockchronicle.com/p/good-afternoon-lubbock-october-25-2026
- Lubbock Chronicle, “Lubbock County Tax Bills Are Out, but Lubbock-Cooper Statements Will Wait Until After Election,” Oct. 25, 2026: https://www.lubbockchronicle.com/p/lubbock-county-tax-bills-are-out-but-lubbock-cooper-statements-will-wait-until-after-election
- Lubbock Central Appraisal District homepage (read Oct. 26, 2026): https://www.lubbockcad.org/
- Monica Buescher, public information coordinator, Lubbock Central Appraisal District, email to Hub City UnCovered, Oct. 27, 2026
- Lubbock Lights, “Lubbock turnout trails key Texas counties,” Oct. 21, 2026: https://lubbocklights.com/lubbock-turnout-trails-key-texas-counties/
- Lubbock Lights, “Gov. Abbott coming to Lubbock for October 30 get-out-the-vote event,” Oct. 23, 2026: https://lubbocklights.com/gov-abbott-coming-to-lubbock-for-october-30-get-out-the-vote-event/
- Texpolls, Lubbock County (Texas SOS data): https://texpolls.com/counties/lubbock
- KCBD, Lubbock-Cooper ISD Prop A, Oct. 19, 2026: https://www.kcbd.com/2026/10/19/lubbock-cooper-isd-voters-decide-property-tax-rate-increase/
- Hub City UnCovered Prop A explainer (post 181), which cites the Lubbock Chronicle’s Oct. 16/20 reporting
