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Early voting opens in Texas and several other states

In-person early voting for the Nov. 3 midterm elections began Monday in Texas, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado and Connecticut. In Texas, early voting runs through Oct. 30, the deadline to apply for a mail ballot is Oct. 23, and voters must bring a driver's license or another approved photo ID. Texas races on the ballot include U.S. Senate and governor.

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