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.

When does early voting end in Texas? And other frequently asked election questions

Voting is underway for this year's midterm elections in Texas ahead of Election Day next Tuesday. There are only a few more days to place your vote before Election Day.

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: The Issue Is: Breaking down the midterm elections
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Rice University political analyst and pollster Mark Jones answered questions about what he expects from this year's midterm elections in Texas

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.

AG candidate Rochelle Garza talks going from daughter of educators to civil rights attorney

The polls say Rochelle Garza is closer than any other democrat to actually winning a state-wide race. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan caught up with Garza, who is facing off against incumbent Ken Paxton in the race for Texas Attorney General.

Texas governor debate did little to change people's minds, recent poll shows

The poll released by the Marist Institute for Public Opinion showed Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with an eight-point lead over Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke among likely voters. But the poll’s margin of error is large at about 5%, which statistically allows for a two-point O'Rourke win or an 18-point Abbott blowout.

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.

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.

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.

Dallas County Elections Office struggling to hire enough poll workers

Early voting starts in three weeks, and election offices across the state are still dealing with the fallout from the 2020 election. North Texas election officials say they are ready for the midterms and have plans in place to address issues that have bogged down preparations.

Abbott’s Operation Lone Star overwhelming state courts with immigration cases

Witnesses testified Monday before committee members that the courts are inundated and simply trying to play catch up. The next step is working to find a solution to streamline these cases.