Stephens County voters turnout in huge numbers

Stephens County has seen nearly 53% of registered voters exercise their right to vote.

As of Friday, Oct. 30, the voting total in Stephens County was 3,024 voters. Including the Ballots By Mail, the county’s total voter was approximately 53%, up from last week’s (Friday, October 23) percentage of 40.48%. The number consists of the 5,672 registered voters in Stephens County for the three weeks of early voting, according to the Texas Secretary of State website.

“At the close of early voting (Friday, October 30), we had a total of 2,745 voters in person, and 279 Ballots By Mail received back, for a total of 3,024 voters having voted,” Stephens County Election Administrator said. “That is 53% of our registered voters and is absolutely amazing.”

Below is a breakdown for the first three weeks of in-person early voting in Stephens County, as of Friday, October 30.

Tuesday, October 13: 396 voters

Wednesday, October 14: 304 voters

Thursday, October 15: 288 voters

Friday, October 16: 285 voters

Monday, October 19:166 voters

Tuesday, October 20:184 voters

Wednesday, October 21: 153 voters

Thursday, October 22: 87 voters

Friday, October 23: 177 voters

Monday, October 26: 0 voters

Tuesday, October 27: 73 voters

Wednesday, October 28: 120 voters

Thursday, October 29: 163 voters

Friday, October 30: 225 voters

Citizens were taking advantage of Stephens County’s new voting equipment, new software includes a DS200 precinct scanner and an expressvote ballot marking device.

The county received the opportunity to take advantage of the “Help Make America Vote” grant and various election security grants that are provided by the state and the federal government.

The grants were only available until the end of this year. The grants accounted for 80% of the total amount for the update, and Stephens County paid 20% or approximately $14,000 to update election security. The cost also included training officials for proper use of the new system.

The updated machines will work in conjunction with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will assist those with disabilities vote in future elections.

For up-to-date voter information regarding the 2020 General Election, follow the Breckenridge American’s Facebook page.