Big turnout for Dems in Hidalgo County

Early voting in Hidalgo County has soared past the turnout recorded in 2006, the last time mid-term elections were held in Texas.

When the early voting period ended Friday evening, a total of 51,843 people had voted in Hidalgo County. Of these, 50,081 were votes cast in person and 1,762 were mail-ins.

In 2006, 21,519 people voted early in Hidalgo County. Of these, 20,886 were votes cast in person and 633 were mail-ins.

Over double the 2006 vote so far.