Texas surpasses 2016 total voter turnout on final day of early voting
There were 8.9 million total votes in Texas for the 2016 presidential election. As of Friday morning, more than 9 million Texans have already cast an early ballot.
There were 8.9 million total votes in Texas for the 2016 presidential election. As of Friday morning, more than 9 million Texans have already cast an early ballot.
A MAGA face mask? A Black Lives Matter T-shirt? Here’s what you can and can’t wear to vote in Texas
This election cycle, Texas poll workers are also dealing with political messages on some face masks intended to protect voters from the coronavirus.
This election cycle, Texas poll workers are also dealing with political messages on some face masks intended to protect voters from the coronavirus.
Texas about to pass total 2016 turnout before 2020 early vote concludes
As of Thursday morning, more than 8.6 million Texans had cast ballots since the start of early voting. Total turnout for 2016 was 8,969,226.
As of Thursday morning, more than 8.6 million Texans had cast ballots since the start of early voting. Total turnout for 2016 was 8,969,226.
John Cornyn says U.S. Senate race against MJ Hegar is “too close for comfort”
Most polls still show John Cornyn with a several point lead over MJ Hegar, but she has been outraising him lately.
Most polls still show John Cornyn with a several point lead over MJ Hegar, but she has been outraising him lately.
Kamala Harris to visit Fort Worth, Houston, Rio Grande Valley during Texas campaign swing Friday
Joe Biden’s running mate Kamala Harris is set to visit to Fort Worth, Houston and McAllen on Friday as polls show a tight race in traditionally red Texas.
Joe Biden’s running mate Kamala Harris is set to visit to Fort Worth, Houston and McAllen on Friday as polls show a tight race in traditionally red Texas.
Report: National Guard troops deploying statewide for post-election protests
Reports say the Texas National Guard is being sent to help in case there are post-election disturbances. But county leaders say they were never informed about the possible deployment.
Reports say the Texas National Guard is being sent to help in case there are post-election disturbances. But county leaders say they were never informed about the possible deployment.
Polls, late campaign activity suggest Republican dominance in Texas could be at risk
The activity in the final days of this year’s presidential election suggests that, for the first time in decades, Texas is not a foregone conclusion.
The activity in the final days of this year’s presidential election suggests that, for the first time in decades, Texas is not a foregone conclusion.
Michael Bloomberg to spend $15 million on TV ads for Biden in Texas, Ohio after seeing tight polling
The former mayor of New York City and Democratic presidential candidate will use his super PAC, Independence USA, to fund $15 million worth of statewide ads in both Texas and Ohio.
The former mayor of New York City and Democratic presidential candidate will use his super PAC, Independence USA, to fund $15 million worth of statewide ads in both Texas and Ohio.
Tarrant County adds polling sites for final two days of early voting
Tarrant County officials said some locations have drawn lengthier lines than others, which why is eight new sites for the final two days of early voting will be opened.
Tarrant County officials said some locations have drawn lengthier lines than others, which why is eight new sites for the final two days of early voting will be opened.
New polls show race for president may be surprisingly close in Texas
Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris will be in Texas this week with polls showing the state is too close to call.
Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris will be in Texas this week with polls showing the state is too close to call.
American Airlines Center is most popular Dallas County early voting site
Just shy of 25,000 people have cast ballots at the American Airlines Center as of the end of Sunday, the most of any early voting location in Dallas County so far.
Just shy of 25,000 people have cast ballots at the American Airlines Center as of the end of Sunday, the most of any early voting location in Dallas County so far.
Texas court upholds order allowing multiple absentee ballot drop-off locations, appeal to hold opening others
A state appeals court has upheld a Travis County State district court order allowing Texas counties to have multiple drop-off locations for hand delivery of absentee ballots, undercutting Gov. Greg Abbott's recent directive limiting counties to one drop-off site.
A state appeals court has upheld a Travis County State district court order allowing Texas counties to have multiple drop-off locations for hand delivery of absentee ballots, undercutting Gov. Greg Abbott's recent directive limiting counties to one drop-off site.
Harris Co. Clerk asking Texas Secretary of State to clear up confusion on drive-thru voting legality
Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins is asking Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs to help clarify drive-thru voting is legal.
Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins is asking Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs to help clarify drive-thru voting is legal.
Poll: Trump, Biden virtually tied in Texas 13 days before Election Day
President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden are tied at 47 percent among likely voters in Texas, according to polling released Wednesday.
President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden are tied at 47 percent among likely voters in Texas, according to polling released Wednesday.
Texas can reject mail-in ballots over mismatched signatures without giving voters a chance to appeal
If they decide the signature on the ballot can't be verified, Texas election officials may continue rejecting mail-in ballots without notifying voters until after the election that their ballot wasn't counted, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday.
If they decide the signature on the ballot can't be verified, Texas election officials may continue rejecting mail-in ballots without notifying voters until after the election that their ballot wasn't counted, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday.
No major issues reported as North Texans cast ballots on second day of early voting
Voters continued to show up and cast ballots across the region on Day 2 of early voting in Texas. There were no major issues reported by election administrators.
Voters continued to show up and cast ballots across the region on Day 2 of early voting in Texas. There were no major issues reported by election administrators.
Dr. Jill Biden campaigns in Dallas on first day of early voting
Dr. Jill Biden focused on education and the pandemic during the "drive-in" rally at Fair Park on Tuesday.
Dr. Jill Biden focused on education and the pandemic during the "drive-in" rally at Fair Park on Tuesday.
Dallas County sets record for first day of early voting
Texans can now head to the polls for three weeks of early voting. A record turnout is expected in this presidential election and there were long lines at some polling places in Dallas County.
Texans can now head to the polls for three weeks of early voting. A record turnout is expected in this presidential election and there were long lines at some polling places in Dallas County.
Some hiccups, but Tarrant County officials pleased about first day of early voting
A polling site in Euless opened hours late on Tuesday after an elections judge was exposed to COVID-19 and couldn't work.
A polling site in Euless opened hours late on Tuesday after an elections judge was exposed to COVID-19 and couldn't work.
North Texas elections administrators ready for start of early voting
Elections administrators in North Texas’ major counties say they are ready for people to vote in person during a pandemic in what could be record turnout.
Elections administrators in North Texas’ major counties say they are ready for people to vote in person during a pandemic in what could be record turnout.