About 1. 2 million Texas voters have been placed on the state's "suspense" list with early voting in the 2026 midterm elections less than two months away.

What we know: Alicia Pierce, a spokesperson for the Texas Secretary of State's office, said that number isn't atypical ahead of an election, especially considering there are about 19 million registered voters in the state.

What they're saying: "It sounds scary, but it's not," Pierce said.