2022 Election Day in North Texas: Live updates, results

Follow election stories from across North Texas and around the country throughout the day and live results as they start to come in.

High school students work the polls for real-world voting experience

A group of senior government students from Trinity Christian Academy volunteered to work the polls on election day. It's giving them real-world and first-hand experience in the voting process.

Some North Texas schools closed for election day

At least five North Texas school districts including Dallas ISD and Fort Worth ISD canceled classes Tuesday because of all the people who will be coming onto the school campuses to vote.

DART offering free rides to polling locations on Election Day

DART is offering free rides to polling locations across North Texas this Election Day. No proof of voter registration is required to ride for free.

Beto O'Rourke gets support from Barack Obama ahead of Election Day

Texas voters received robocalls from former president Barack Obama urging them to vote for Democrat Beto O'Rourke for governor on Tuesday.

Texas early voting turnout significantly lower than 2020, 2018

Political candidates will spend the day trying to convince voters to head to the polls on Tuesday for election day.

Gov. Greg Abbott heads to the border for election night, with immigration a top issue for Texans

A recent University of Texas - Texas Politics Project poll found the top issue among likely voters. Governor Abbott believes the push for border security will have Hispanic voters supporting Republicans.

Elon Musk: 'I recommend voting for a Republican Congress'

Billionaire Twitter CEO Elon Musk endorsed Republicans for the midterm election cycle on Monday, telling voters to cast ballots for a Republican Congress.

Texas Governor’s Race: Abbott leads O’Rourke by 6 points in latest poll

Gov. Greg Abbott will be campaigning in North Texas Tuesday morning. The latest polls show he may not need to fight too hard to keep his job.

Early voting turnout down compared to 2020 & 2018

Just over 16% of voters in the four most populous counties in North Texas have cast ballots so far.

Tarrant County Republicans fight to keep control of Texas’ largest GOP county

Democrats hope population growth and Republican infighting in the state’s third-most-populous county will help them turn Tarrant County purple.

Slavery is on the ballot for voters in these 5 states

Nearly 20 states have constitutions that include language permitting slavery and involuntary servitude as criminal punishments.

First day of early voting numbers in North Texas down more than 35% from 2018

Turnout can make or break any election. Day one of early voting in Texas was down compared to 2018, but some analysts are saying it’s too early to say that’s a sign overall turnout will be low.

Despite rainy weather, North Texas voters head to the polls for early voting

The rain didn't stop North Texas voters from heading to the polls for the start of early voting in the midterm election. The biggest races involve statewide seats as well as district-based elections for the U.S. House, the Texas Legislature and city and county leaders.

Texas’ elected Supreme Court: What to know before voting for justices

The nine-member Texas Supreme Court has the power to make sweeping decisions that interpret the meaning of the state’s constitution, impacting the lives of Texans across the state. Three seats are on the ballot this year.

Texas governor candidates rally supporters before early voting

With six days to go before early voting begins, the candidates for governor are rallying supporters and focusing on the issues they think will help win them support.