2025 election results: Democrats score wins for governor, mayor

Today’s election results could signal the nation’s political direction – from governor’s races in New Jersey and Virginia to New York City’s high-profile mayoral contest. Here are the results.

2 Tarrant County mayors team-up to fight hunger during government shutdown

Local officials, including Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and Forest Hill Mayor Stephanie Boardingham, teamed up to distribute food in Tarrant County to support residents, especially SNAP recipients and unpaid federal workers, who are impacted by the government shutdown.

Dallas leaders expected to vote on city hall future
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Should Dallas' iconic city hall building be renovated or replaced? Leaders could vote next week on the issue.

Texans vote on 17 state propositions
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It's election day in Texas. FOX 4's Steven Dial has a recap on what residents are voting on.

Notable 2025 Election Day races across the country
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A handful of big races across the country worth watching. Starting with the mayor's race in the largest city in America.

Texas congressman moves to impeach federal judge over role in Trump-related probe

Texas Congressman Brandon Gill formally introduced impeachment articles against a U.S. district judge that signed off on subpoenas and other measures in former special counsel Jack Smith's probe of President Donald Trump.

Department of Education sued by states over new loan forgiveness rule

The Education Department recently announced specific guidelines employers must meet under an amended rule to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Texas Election Day 2025: Bail reform, water infrastructure
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SMU political scientist Matthew Wilson breaks down some of the key items on the Texas ballot, including bail reform and water infrastructure.

Election Day 2025: Paper ballots, Texas turnout
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SMU political science professor Cal Jillson talks about Collin County's switch to paper ballots and turnout in Texas.

Election 2025: Texas propositions on the ballot
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SMU political scientist Cal Jillson breaks down some of the 17 propositions on the ballot in Texas.

NYC Mayoral Race: Texas Gov. Abbott weighs in
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SMU Political Scientist Matthew Wilson weighs in on the New York City mayoral race and some comments posted by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

California's response to Texas redistricting
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California will decide on Prop 50 on Tuesday night. The proposal is a response to Texas' redistricting effort during the latest session. SMU political scientist Matthew Wilson weighs in on the issue.

Dick Cheney, influential vice president under George W. Bush, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, who served as the 46th vice president of the United States and played a key role in shaping post-9/11 foreign policy, has died 84. He was known as one of the most influential and controversial figures in modern American politics.

Voting in Texas: Races to watch across the state

Texans are heading to the polls Tuesday for an off-year election featuring two high-stakes special races and a lengthy slate of proposed changes to the state constitution.

George W. Bush issues statement after Dick Cheney death
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Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died. His family announced the news in a statement just hours ago. Here's what we know.

DFW Veterans Day event cancelled amid ongoing shutdown
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The government shutdown is very close to becoming the longest in US history and now its impacting even more across the country.

Election Day: Polls open in Texas, what's on the ballot
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Polls have officially opened for Election Day across Texas. FOX 4's Payton May is live in Old East Dallas with a break down on what you can expect on the ballots.

November 4 Election Day 2025: What you need to know

Voters head to polls Tuesday in America’s first major election with key races in several states, including New Jersey and Virginia.