Early voting for the November 4, 2025 general election opened in Coryell County on October 20 with vote centers available in Gatesville, Copperas Cove and other county-wide locations. The county implemented extended hours through the final days of early voting: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from October 20–24 and 27–29, and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on October 30–31. Local media and county resources reported strong opening-day participation and a sustained rise in turnout through the first week.

By October 27, combined early voter totals for Bell and Coryell counties exceeded 11,000, a figure local outlets attributed to competitive local contests and high-profile statewide propositions. The ballot includes 17 proposed constitutional amendments on issues such as property taxation and exemptions, alongside local items including school district bond measures — notably a facilities bond proposed by Evant Independent School District. Media coverage from the Gatesville Messenger and the Killeen Daily Herald documented heightened engagement in military-adjacent and rural parts of the region.

The surge has concrete implications for Coryell County households and local institutions. Several amendments under consideration would affect tax treatment of certain types of personal property and could alter the property tax landscape for homeowners, small businesses and rural landowners in communities like Evant and Oglesby. Passage or rejection of school bonds will determine funding for district facilities, directly affecting local education infrastructure and related property-tax obligations. For a county with strong ties to Fort Cavazos, higher turnout among military families and related communities could shape outcomes on measures that influence public services relied upon by active-duty personnel and veterans.

Administration of vote centers and early voting logistics has been overseen by the Coryell County Elections Office, with city governments in Gatesville and Copperas Cove using social media to encourage participation. Local news organizations have played a key role in tracking turnout trends and explaining complex ballot items. State-level historical voting figures from the Texas Secretary of State provide context for evaluating how the current early-voting pace compares to prior off-year elections.

While the reported increase is clear at a regional level, verification gaps remain for county-specific analysis. Current public reporting aggregates Bell and Coryell numbers; definitive Coryell-only early voter totals through the end of early voting on October 31 were not available as of the October 27 reporting. Accurate comparisons to turnout in 2023 or 2021 off-year elections will require follow-up with county election administrators and final precinct-level returns once early voting closes and election night tallies are released.

For Coryell County residents, the ongoing early-voting surge underscores the local stakes of the November election. The concentration of amendments and local bond measures means that voter participation this week could have immediate effects on property tax bills, school facilities planning and the delivery of community services. Election officials encourage eligible voters to confirm vote-center locations and hours with the Coryell County Elections Office and to participate before early voting ends on October 31.