Politics // Election 2020

'Never seen anything like it': Social media erupts on landmark first day of early voting in Texas

Early voting kicked off in Texas early Tuesday morning with winding, long lines at some polling sites across the Greater Houston area and beyond. Hundreds of voters showed out and waited for hours to cast their ballot in what some are calling the most contentious election in U.S. history.

Harris County voters can vote at any of the 112 early voting locations through Oct. 30.  Houstonians started showing up at some sites as early at 5 a.m, according to social media posts from reporters and the general public. Polls opened at 7 a.m.

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Social media exploded early Tuesday morning with photos and videos that captured the determination of voters to make sure their voice is heard.

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