Since Oct. 21, voting statistics in Bexar County have reflected a lower-than-expected turnout compared to the last presidential election in 2020. With the growth of San Antonio’s population, 40% more people voted on the first day. Although there is an increase reflected, it is not capturing all the votes.
According to Election Administrator Jacquelyn Callanen, active voters have been dropping off from the enthusiasm day by day. It is expected that Bexar County will end up with a turnout of 57% of registered voters.. This shows an underperformance compared to past elections.
This past Friday concluded early voting; it is recorded that 541,000 have cast their vote. This is more of a regular turnout since it was expected more people would vote. With Bexar County having almost 250,000 more voters since 2016, San Antonio is underperforming as a city. Overlooking the amount of people who are registered to vote, voting statistics reflect only a slight increase.
Comparing mail-in and in-person ballots from the turnout from this current election to the 2020 election, there has been a 1.8% increase in participants. Callanen emphasizes there is still time to vote until Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is election day. From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., voters can still cast their ballot for the 2024 presidential election, statewide elections and county-specific elections.
