Midland Voters to Decide City Council Races on Election Day and Voting Locations

By Josiah Carrasco

Midland, Texas — On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, residents of Midland will head to the polls to cast their votes in two significant City Council races. Eligible voters within the city limits will select representatives for the at-large (city-wide) seat and the District 1 seat, which generally covers north Midland.

Councilman John Norman of District 2, encompassing generally south and east Midland, will retain his position as he is running unopposed.

Polling stations across Midland County will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters can choose to cast their ballots at any of the 21 designated voting centers:

• Annex Building: 2110 N. “A” St.

• Beal Park Ranch House: 5200 W. Wall St.

• Centennial Library: 2503 W. Loop 250 N

• Cogdell Learning Center: 201 W. Florida Ave.

• Cotton Flat Baptist Church: 6409 S. Highway 349

• Downtown Library at the Plaza: 301 W. Missouri Ave.

• Fairmont Park Church of Christ: 3813 N. Midland Drive

• Fellowship Community Church: 5206 N. Midland Drive

• Golf Course Road Church of Christ: 3500 W. Golf Course Road

• Greater Ideal Life Center: 301 S. Tyler St.

• Greenwood Baptist Church: 10908 FM 307

• Homeline Baptist Church: 3500 Anetta Drive

• Horseshoe Arena: 2514 Arena Trail

• Manor Park: 5212 Sinclair Ave.

• Mid-Cities Community Church: 8700 State Highway 191

• MLK Jr. Community Center: 2300 Butternut Lane

• NE Volunteer Fire Department: 5310 E. County Road 60

• Odessa Country Club: 1 Fairway Drive

• Presence Church: 901 Midland Drive

• Stonegate Fellowship: 6000 Wadley Ave.

• The Orchard Church: 6112 State Highway 349

Robust Early Voting Turnout

According to the Midland County Elections Office, early voting saw a strong turnout with 46,311 ballots cast, including 1,022 mail-in ballots. This number slightly surpasses the early voting turnout of 46,139 in the 2020 election.

Early Voting Breakdown by Date:

• Oct. 21: 3,218 votes

• Oct. 22: 3,548 votes

• Oct. 23: 3,666 votes

• Oct. 24: 4,229 votes

• Oct. 25: 4,667 votes

• Oct. 26: 4,128 votes

• Oct. 27: 1,982 votes

• Oct. 28 (Monday): 4,173 votes

• Oct. 29 (Tuesday): 3,929 votes

• Oct. 30 (Wednesday): 3,522 votes

• Oct. 31 (Thursday): 3,377 votes

• Nov. 1 (Friday): 4,850 votes

Top Early Voting Locations:

• Centennial Library: 12,556 votes

• Elections Office: 11,194 votes

• Fairmont Park: 10,377 votes

• Cogdell Learning Center: 5,588 votes

• Manor Park: 5,547 votes

Midland's Voter Participation in Context

The Texas Secretary of State reports that Midland County, with 99,004 registered voters, achieved a cumulative early voting rate of 46.73%, slightly below the state average of 47.97%.

Early Voting Percentages in Comparable Counties:

• Randall County (Canyon/Amarillo): 55.68%

• Lubbock County: 51.66%

• Tom Green County (San Angelo): 49.06%

• Taylor County (Abilene): 47.99%

• Midland County: 46.73%

• Potter County (Amarillo): 41.04%

• Ector County: 35.41%

• El Paso County: 34.97%

Historical Early Voting Figures in Presidential Elections:

• 2020: 46,139 early votes (Total votes: 54,996)

• 2016: 39,098 early votes (Total votes: 49,698)

• 2012: 31,783 early votes (Total votes: 44,600)

• 2008: 32,957 early votes (Total votes: 46,525)

• 2004: 29,901 early votes (Total votes: 44,999)

Additional Information

Voters can find more details about the election, including a city council district map and polling locations, at the following resources:

• Election Information: Midland County Elections Office

• City Council Map: City of Midland Official Website

Election Day Details:

• Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

• Time: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Midland County officials encourage all eligible voters to participate in the electoral process and make their voices heard in these important local races.