2020 General Election Voter's Guide: Key races to watch in North Texas
The presidential battle is getting the most attention, but there are races at all levels that are being hotly contested across North Texas. This is a look at key races affecting voters in our region.
The presidential battle is getting the most attention, but there are races at all levels that are being hotly contested across North Texas. This is a look at key races affecting voters in our region.
Dr. Jill Biden to visit Dallas, other Texas cities on first day of early voting
Dr. Jill Biden will be in Dallas, Houston and El Paso on Tuesday, the first day of early voting.
Dr. Jill Biden will be in Dallas, Houston and El Paso on Tuesday, the first day of early voting.
American Airlines Center ready to welcome early voters starting Tuesday
Parking at the American Airlines Center is free and curbside voting will be available for those who can't go inside. The Dallas Mavericks organization played a role in making their home arena available.
Parking at the American Airlines Center is free and curbside voting will be available for those who can't go inside. The Dallas Mavericks organization played a role in making their home arena available.
Appeals court again limits Texas counties to one mail-in ballot drop-off site
An appeals court granted a request for an emergency stay of a federal judge's injunction that blocked Gov. Greg Abbott's order limiting Texas counties to just one ballot drop-off location during early voting for the November elections.
An appeals court granted a request for an emergency stay of a federal judge's injunction that blocked Gov. Greg Abbott's order limiting Texas counties to just one ballot drop-off location during early voting for the November elections.
Judge blocks Abbott's order limiting Texas ballot drop-off locations
Last week Abbott issued a proclamation that his office said will enhance ballot security protocols for the in-person delivery of marked mail ballots for the November 3 election.
Last week Abbott issued a proclamation that his office said will enhance ballot security protocols for the in-person delivery of marked mail ballots for the November 3 election.
Concerned about COVID-19? A guide on how to vote by mail in Texas
How can I submit an application to vote by mail in Texas?
How can I submit an application to vote by mail in Texas?
Texas county sued by progressive groups over lack of polling sites
Bexar County plans to have 284 polling sites on Nov. 3, but the plaintiffs asked a judge to order the county to open at least 311 sites on Election Day.
Bexar County plans to have 284 polling sites on Nov. 3, but the plaintiffs asked a judge to order the county to open at least 311 sites on Election Day.
Early voting can start Oct. 13 as scheduled, Texas Supreme Court rules
Abbott added six days to the early voting period through an executive order, an exercise of the emergency powers he has leaned into during the virus crisis. The Republicans who sued him argued this was an overreach.
Abbott added six days to the early voting period through an executive order, an exercise of the emergency powers he has leaned into during the virus crisis. The Republicans who sued him argued this was an overreach.
More than half of requested Dallas County mail-in ballots haven't been sent out, officials say
Out of 120,000 mail-in ballot applications received, only 54,000 ballots have been mailed to voters.
Out of 120,000 mail-in ballot applications received, only 54,000 ballots have been mailed to voters.
Design flaw sending some Dallas County mail-in ballots back to senders
Some people in Dallas County are mailing out their ballots — only to have those same ballots mailed right back to them.
Some people in Dallas County are mailing out their ballots — only to have those same ballots mailed right back to them.
Texas House Democratic group raises $3.6 million in three months
The Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee has raised over $3.6 million in just under three months, a massive cash infusion as the party pushes to take control of the lower chamber for the first time since 2002.
The Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee has raised over $3.6 million in just under three months, a massive cash infusion as the party pushes to take control of the lower chamber for the first time since 2002.
Groups sue Texas governor to block limits on ballot drops
Civil rights and voter advocacy groups have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block an order by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott that dramatically reduced the number of drop-off locations for mail ballots.
Civil rights and voter advocacy groups have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block an order by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott that dramatically reduced the number of drop-off locations for mail ballots.
No straight-ticket voting in Texas for 2020 general election, court says
November’s elections are too close for Texas to make changes now and restore a straight-ticket voting option, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday.
November’s elections are too close for Texas to make changes now and restore a straight-ticket voting option, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday.
MJ Hegar raises $13.5 million in third quarter, a huge improvement over past hauls
The fundraising bonanza left Hegar with over $8 million cash on hand at the end of this month, her campaign said. Cornyn, who has had a decisive financial advantage from the start, had $14.5 million in the bank at the end of June.
The fundraising bonanza left Hegar with over $8 million cash on hand at the end of this month, her campaign said. Cornyn, who has had a decisive financial advantage from the start, had $14.5 million in the bank at the end of June.
2020 Election: How do I vote in Texas?
We have put together a guide with everything you need to know to be able to vote in Texas for the 2020 Election, including important dates, voter registration information, and early voting locations.
We have put together a guide with everything you need to know to be able to vote in Texas for the 2020 Election, including important dates, voter registration information, and early voting locations.
Dallas salon owner Shelly Luther, State Rep. Drew Springer in runoff for Texas senate seat
Shelly Luther, the salon owner who went to jail after violating a court order for opening her business during the pandemic, will face State Rep. Drew Springer in a runoff for the District 30 State Senate seat.
Shelly Luther, the salon owner who went to jail after violating a court order for opening her business during the pandemic, will face State Rep. Drew Springer in a runoff for the District 30 State Senate seat.
Big dollars spent on Texas Senate District 30 special election
Observers are watching Drew Springer, a current state representative for part of that senate district, and Shelley Luther, the Dallas salon owner who came to national attention after being jailed over reopening her business.
Observers are watching Drew Springer, a current state representative for part of that senate district, and Shelley Luther, the Dallas salon owner who came to national attention after being jailed over reopening her business.
2020 Election: Texas hasn’t voted Democrat since 1976, but the state is in play this year, experts say
The Lone Star State is seeing rapid transformation, and thus it is increasingly becoming known as a highly contested potential battleground state ahead of the 2020 election.
The Lone Star State is seeing rapid transformation, and thus it is increasingly becoming known as a highly contested potential battleground state ahead of the 2020 election.
Am I registered to vote in Texas? Deadline to register is October 5
The last day to register to vote in Texas is Monday, October 5.
The last day to register to vote in Texas is Monday, October 5.
North Texans requesting mail-in ballots for upcoming election at record-breaking numbers
North Texas is shattering records when it comes to requests for mail-in ballots. Elections administrators say that means there could be a very high turnout for the November presidential election.
North Texas is shattering records when it comes to requests for mail-in ballots. Elections administrators say that means there could be a very high turnout for the November presidential election.