The Dallas-Fort Worth area has experienced a significant increase in registered voters, with about 450,000 more voters registered for this election compared to the 2020 presidential race.
This figure represents an overall increase of nearly 1 million registered voters since the 2016 presidential election, reported Axios.
This voter registration surge reflects the region’s rapid population growth, particularly in the suburbs and exurbs. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, Denton County has reached a notable milestone: it is the seventh Texas county to surpass a population of 1 million.
The increase in registered voters can be attributed to effective voter registration drives, which have added at least 167,000 new registrants in North Texas since the March primaries.
Overall, the four most populous counties in North Texas have collectively gained more than 815,000 registered voters since Donald Trump’s initial presidential campaign in 2016, per Axios.
Some outer counties, such as Kaufman and Rockwall, have seen a significant population increase reflected in their voter registration numbers. Kaufman County, recognized as the fastest-growing county in the nation, has added over 40,000 registered voters since 2016.
Tarrant County has reported the highest growth in registered voters since 2016, with an increase of 224,072, nearly equivalent to Irving’s entire population.
However, it’s important to note that about a quarter of registered voters may not participate in the upcoming election. For instance, in Tarrant County, approximately 68% of registered voters voted in the 2020 election.