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.
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.
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.
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 midterm election: Expect strong showing from Republicans, polls say
Rice University political analyst and pollster Mark Jones about what to expect from this year's midterm election.
Rice University political analyst and pollster Mark Jones about what to expect from this year's midterm election.
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.
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 poll: Gov. Abbott extending his lead over Beto O'Rourke as election day approaches
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is extending his lead over Democrat challenger Beto O'Rourke, according to a newly released University of Texas - Texas Politics Project poll.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is extending his lead over Democrat challenger Beto O'Rourke, according to a newly released University of Texas - Texas Politics Project poll.
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.
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.
Surge in demand for vasectomies following abortions bans prompts clinics to offer free procedure
Free vasectomies will be available next month at three Planned Parenthood clinics in Missouri amid a surge in demand for the procedure after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Free vasectomies will be available next month at three Planned Parenthood clinics in Missouri amid a surge in demand for the procedure after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
How many Americans vote? Map shows voter turnout by state
With key issues such as abortion, gun reform, inflation, legalizing marijuana, climate change and the war in Ukraine on the minds of voters, some experts suggest that 2022 could see a surge at the polls, even without a presidential election.
With key issues such as abortion, gun reform, inflation, legalizing marijuana, climate change and the war in Ukraine on the minds of voters, some experts suggest that 2022 could see a surge at the polls, even without a presidential election.
Jan. 6 panel votes to subpoena Trump as hearing shows new Capitol riot evidence
The House Jan. 6 committee has subpoenaed Donald Trump for his testimony about the 2021 Capitol attack.
The House Jan. 6 committee has subpoenaed Donald Trump for his testimony about the 2021 Capitol attack.
Voters in key battleground states will decide on ballot proposals that could reshape voting rights in 2024
Voters in some battleground states will be deciding ballot proposals this November that could reshape the way they vote in the 2024 presidential election.
Voters in some battleground states will be deciding ballot proposals this November that could reshape the way they vote in the 2024 presidential election.
Texas voter turnout expected to be high for midterm elections, with all eyes on the governor's race
SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson says there is voter interest in some high-profile statewide races, including the race for governor between Republican Greg Abbott and his Democrat challenger Beto O'Rourke.
SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson says there is voter interest in some high-profile statewide races, including the race for governor between Republican Greg Abbott and his Democrat challenger Beto O'Rourke.
Justice Dept. asks court to deny Trump plea over FBI search
The Biden administration on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to steer clear of a legal fight over classified documents seized during an FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate.
The Biden administration on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to steer clear of a legal fight over classified documents seized during an FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate.
O’Rourke raises over $25 million from July through late September, outraising Abbott again
His campaign said the massive amount came at a faster clip than his previous, record-breaking haul.
His campaign said the massive amount came at a faster clip than his previous, record-breaking haul.
Want to vote for Texas governor? Today’s the last day to register
Tuesday is the last day to register if you want to vote in the November election.
Tuesday is the last day to register if you want to vote in the November election.
California Gov. Newsom's campaign puts up pro-abortion billboard in Austin
The billboard marks at least the second time California Gov. Gavin Newsom has paid for advertising in Texas concerning abortion.
The billboard marks at least the second time California Gov. Gavin Newsom has paid for advertising in Texas concerning abortion.
Deadline to register to vote in November election is October 11, 2022
The Texas voter registration deadline is October 11 to vote in the November welection. A guide on how to register to vote in Texas.
The Texas voter registration deadline is October 11 to vote in the November welection. A guide on how to register to vote in Texas.
Beto O’Rourke wants to end the STAAR tests. Here’s why he can’t.
The Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate has said several times he will end the annual standardized tests. State and federal law make it impossible.
The Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate has said several times he will end the annual standardized tests. State and federal law make it impossible.
Risk of nuclear 'Armageddon' highest since 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, Biden says
President Joe Biden says the risk of nuclear “Armageddon” is at the highest level since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, as Russian officials speak of the possibility of using tactical nuclear weapons after suffering massive setbacks in the eight-month invasion of Ukraine.
President Joe Biden says the risk of nuclear “Armageddon” is at the highest level since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, as Russian officials speak of the possibility of using tactical nuclear weapons after suffering massive setbacks in the eight-month invasion of Ukraine.
How to register to vote in Texas
The deadline to register to vote in this November's election is Tuesday, Oct. 11.
The deadline to register to vote in this November's election is Tuesday, Oct. 11.