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Election DayTuesday, November 3

Early voting was big in Potter and Randall counties, and I-40 is down to two lanes at Nelson Street

The Good Day Amarillo teamFrom Tuesday’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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The early vote was big. Potter County had 18,241 early voters and Randall County had 39,779, which is over 15,000 more early voters across the two counties than in the 2022 midterm.

Randall County's early vote outpaced Potter County's

Source: Amarillo Tribune

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Randall County39,779
Potter County18,241

If you're driving this week, give yourself extra time. Both directions of I-40 at Nelson Street will be down to two lanes for bridge maintenance, and the work is expected to finish in early 2027.

Four spots have lane closures this week

RoadWhat's closedWork
I-40 at Nelson StreetDown to two lanes, both directionsBridge maintenance
I-27, Bell to WashingtonVarious lane closures, both directionsPatching
I-40 east, Westline to AdkissonRight lane closedConcrete repair
FM 2381 in BushlandSouthbound lane closedConcrete culvert repair
  • Scam text asks a mail voter for license and Social Security numbers
  • Elections administrators never text voters for personal information
  • Don't reply if you get a similar text
  • Live road conditions: drivetexas.org

Sources: Amarillo Tribune, KVII

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