[SpeedyInTexas]

In 2014, 78% of REP ballots were returned and 70% of DEM ballots were returned (sorry don't have the data from 2012).

So far in 2016, 16.69% of REP ballots have been returned and 16.87% of DEM ballots have been returned.

I'm predicting 78% of REP absentee ballots are returned and accepted and 76% of DEM absentee ballots are returned and accepted. Based on those assumptions, I'm predicting REP lead in returned and accepted absentee ballots by 56,241. Prediction will be updated daily.

[JamesP81]

These numbers are going to have to improve.

[Popman]

Bear in mind a returned ballot is not an actual vote for Hillary or Trump...

It’s just a designation of the party...

Who knows how many cross over votes are in the mix or cast no vote for either.

My guess some dems voted for Trump and very few rep voted for Hillary.

[montag813]

Not looking very good there

[txrefugee]

Don’t Independents vote absentee? Many new Trump voters are against both parties and register Independent. They should be included in these counts.

[Trump Girl Kit Cat]

This means NOTHING many Dems are voting Trump!!!!

[sam_whiskey]

I’ve been worried about these numbers for awhile. Why isn’t the enthusiasm gap showing up?