Texas election news
- USTexas Tribune
After no contest plea, a Texas representative’s charges for impersonating a public servant are dismissed
In June 2022, state Rep. Frederick Frazier was indicted on two charges of impersonating a public servant. A Collin County district judge dismissed the misdemeanor charges as part of his deferred adjudication.
3 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Voter’s guide: Here is who’s running for Tarrant Appraisal Board in the May 4 election
Voters can chose for the first time who will be on the TAD board. Here are the candidates
5 min read - WorldThe El Paso Times
'A media show': Juárez mayor fires back after home seized in corruption investigation
Election heats up after the Juárez mayor's home was seized in a raid as part of a public corruption investigation.
3 min read - USKDFW
Tarrant County DA calls for Crystal Mason's voter fraud conviction to be reinstated
Crystal Mason was on probation for a felony conviction when she cast a provisional ballot in the 2016 general election.
1 min read - PoliticsAustin American-Statesman
To debate or not debate? Dade Phelan, David Covey trade blame over lack of political forum
Both candidates are blaming each other for skirting the opportunity to address Southeast Texas voters in a televised debate ahead of the May 28 runoff
5 min read - USTexas Tribune
Here’s how to vote in Texas’ May 28 runoff elections
The last day to register to vote is April 29. Early voting runs from May 20-24.
16 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Ineligible Mansfield school board candidate rips opponent, looks toward special election
For a month, he declined interview requests. On Wednesday he answered questions.
3 min read - USTexas Tribune
Harris County prosecutor hands criminal case into Lina Hidalgo’s staffers over to state attorney general
Hidalgo’s staffers were indicted on felony charges related to how they allegedly helped award an $11 million contract to a political consulting firm headed by a Democratic strategist.
3 min read - USTexas Tribune
Tarrant County DA wants Crystal Mason’s illegal voting conviction reinstated
A Texas appeals court recently overturned Mason’s five-year prison sentence for casting a provisional ballot in the 2016 election while on supervised release for federal tax evasion.
3 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Arrest and expel ‘radical’ pro-Palestine protesters who threaten safety, Ted Cruz says
Here’s what the Texas Republican had to say about Biden, college protests.
2 min read - USThe Herald Banner, Greenville, Texas
Numbers so far are extremely low as early voting continues
Apr. 24—Voters aren't exactly turning out in droves for area municipal elections so far. Early voting began on Monday and continues through next Tuesday ahead of the May 4 Election Day. According to Hunt County elections administrator Jeannie Ash, of the 40,641 eligible voters residing within the 12 jurisdictions having elections, only 93 in-person voters had cast ballots as of noon Wednesday. ...
1 min read - USGoSanAngelo | Standard-Times
What to know about early voting in Tom Green County
Early voting opened Monday in Tom Green County.
2 min read - PoliticsTexas Tribune
Gov. Greg Abbott endorses U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales amid primary runoff attacks that he’s a RINO
Gonzales, 43, faces Brandon Herrera in the May primary runoff election for South Texas District 23.
3 min read - USAustin American-Statesman
Early voting for May 4 election is underway. What to know before heading to the polls.
Early voting is underway in Texas for the May 4 election. Here's a guide of things to know before heading to the polls.
2 min read - USTexas Tribune
North Texas Senate runoff creates strange bedfellows, divides usual allies within GOP
The battle to succeed retiring state Sen. Drew Springer has come down to a May 28 runoff between Brent Hagenbuch and Jace Yarbrough.
12 min read - USValley Morning Star, Harlingen, Texas
San Benito driving voter turnout as school board race turning up heat
Apr. 23—SAN BENITO — The city's two rival factions are heating up the polls at the city's Community Building, turning the bustling voting site into one of the hottest across Cameron County as steady flows of residents cast ballots during an eight-day early voting period. By the close of the first day of voting Monday, residents had cast 313 votes in a bitterly contested school board election, ...
3 min read - USAustin American-Statesman
Political action committees donate thousands in Lake Travis school board races
Two political action committees are donating thousands to supporting Lake Travis school board candidates.
3 min read - USAustin American-Statesman
What's on my ballot in May 4 election for Travis, Hays, Bastrop and Williamson counties?
Here is every issue being voted on in the May 4 election in Travis, Hays, Bastrop and Williamson counties
18 min read - USThe Progress-Index
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney reboots state office bid, will now run for lieutenant governor
His move to No. 2 on the ticket makes Abigail Spanberger the party's presumptive nominee, which sets the table for possible historic 2025 contest
3 min read - USTexas Tribune
In one Texas county, elections officials shoulder new costs and burdens to appease skeptics
Brazos County election officials are responding to demands from skeptical residents by expanding hand counts and ordering special paper.
10 min read - USWeatherford Democrat, Texas
Voting equipment upgrades, electioneering regulations dominate commissioners court
Apr. 22—WEATHERFORD — Parker County commissioners were hit Monday with a financial surprise tied to voting equipment. Elections Administrator Crickett Miller informed the court that 115 iPads used for polling pads are near their end-of-life, meaning the iOS operating systems for the 2017 machines cannot be updated any further than they already are, creating the potential for security risks. ...
5 min read - USKDFW
Texas voters to elect members of appraisal district boards for the first time
As early voting gets underway, voters are able to weigh in on who controls property appraisals for the first time.
2 min read - USKXAN
Person who filed petition to remove Travis County DA steps forward
The person who filed the petition to remove Travis County District Attorney José Garza is stepping forward.
4 min read - USKDFW
Early voting begins for May 4 municipal elections
Early voting is now underway for the May 4 municipal elections. Voters in cities across North Texas are being asked to pick new leaders and weigh in on some big bond initiatives.
1 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Early voting begins in city, school elections: Key races on ballot in Fort Worth area
There’s a lot on the ballot in North Texas, as cities and schools hold their local elections. Here’s what to know.
5 min read - USLubbock Avalanche-Journal
What you need to know about Lubbock's proposed marijuana ordinance on the May 2024 ballot
What you need to know about Proposition A —Lubbock's Weed Ordinance— and marijuana laws in Texas before heading to the ballot box.
6 min read - USLubbock Avalanche-Journal
What to know about voting early in Lubbock's city, school elections
Early voting in municipal and school district elections across the region begins Monday and runs through the following Tuesday, April 30.
8 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
North Richland Hills voter guide for May 4 election: Mayor and City Council
See where the candidates stand on the issues
8 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Haltom City voter guide for May 4 election: City Council candidates
See where the candidates stand on the issues.
10 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Arlington voter guide for May 4 election: City Council and School Board candidates
See where candidates stand on the issues in the May 4 city council and school board elections.
8 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Mansfield voter guide for May 4 election: School Board candidates and school bond
Who’s and what bond proposals are on the ballot for Mansfield May 4 school district election?
7 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Keller voter guide for May 4 election: City Council and School Board candidates
See where the candidates stand on the issues before you vote.
8 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Bedford voter guide for May 4 election: Mayor and City Council candidates
See where the candidates stand on the issues.
7 min read - USCorpus Christi Caller-Times
Election 2024: Here's your voter's guide for the May 4 election
Many Texas counties, including Nueces, San Patricio, Aransas, and Kleberg, will hold elections on May 4, 2024. See what's on the ballot in this guide.
10 min read - USPalestine Herald-Press, Texas
Early voting in city elections beings Monday
Apr. 20—Early voting for the municipal elections begins Monday, April 22. In Anderson County, there are three incorporated cities with governing bodies; Palestine, Elkhart and Frankston. City of Palestine For the City of Palestine District 1 Council Member Shawn Conner and District 3 Council Member James Smith are both running unopposed. New face Angela Woodard is challenging incumbent ...
2 min read - USWeatherford Democrat, Texas
Early voting begins Monday for May 4 city/school elections
Apr. 20—Early voting starts Monday for May 4 city and school elections that include three recall votes and a nearly $60 million school bond. That's in Palo Pinto County. Polling sites are set up in the Courthouse Annex in Mineral Wells, in the Strawn City Hall meeting room and in the board room at Graford ISD. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and then on April 30. Elections ...
3 min read - USCleburne Times-Review, Texas
Weathers set for third term as councilman
Apr. 20—Cleburne City Councilman Derek Weathers is looking forward to serving his third term, as he is running opposed in the May 4 council election. Weathers, who represents Single Member District 1, was first elected in 2020. "I'm grateful and it's an honor that the citizens basically said, hey, we think you're doing a good enough job that no one felt the need to step up and run against me," ...
3 min read - USThe Huntsville Item, Texas
Election deadlines, voting happening
Apr. 19—Election Information Riverside Special Utility District Current Board Members President Bill Tutor Vice-President Duane Bradley Secretary/Treasurer Scott Killingsworth Director Jess Paddy Jr Director Jason Thompson Candidates on ballot for two positions: Chuck Battles Kathleen Caldwell Bill Tutor Cody Roberts The May 4th General Election early voting for the election of two board ...
2 min read - USThe El Paso Times
2024 Texas election: Details to know about May 4 El Paso County ballot
Voters to decide on Lower Valley Water District bond election, Canutillo ISD bonds, San Elizario mayor and alderpersons.
3 min read - USKXAN
Voter Guide: What to know for the May 4 local elections
Here's what you need to know before heading to the polls in the May 4, 2024, local elections.
2 min read - USGoSanAngelo | Standard-Times
Early voting begins Monday, here's where to vote in San Angelo
Early voting begins Monday, and here's where to vote in San Angelo.
1 min read - USLubbock Avalanche-Journal
What are Lubbock mayoral candidates’ policy positions?
As early voting nears, candidates vying to become Lubbock's next mayor discussed policy in a recent forum.
7 min read - PoliticsAustin American-Statesman
Ted Cruz granted extension on FEC personal finance statement; Democrats pounce
Cruz, a two-term Republican, has downplayed the podcast revenue controversy, but Democrats keep hammering the issue.
3 min read - USGainesville Daily Register, Texas
Cooke Co. GOP women host runoff candidates May 2
Apr. 18—Cooke County Republicans can get one last, in-person look May 2 at the candidates in next month's runoff. The county's Republican Women's Club will host a forum Thursday, May 2, at First Christian Church. It starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend. The candidates will face voters May 28 to determine who goes on the November ballot. Cooke County's ...
1 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Mansfield school board declares candidate ineligible but he will remain on May 4 ballot
School board candidate declared ineligible Thursday after months of speculation about his eligibility.
1 min read - USAustin American-Statesman
Gov. Greg Abbott is among TIME100 list of most influential people in 2024. Here's why
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is one of TIME's 100 most influential people for 2024.
2 min read - USThe Progress-Index
Hopewell council votes to increase real estate tax rate by 4 cents. Citizens don't like it
In addition to the hike in real estate, council also signs off on 2% jump in meals and lodging tax, and new tax on tobacco sales
4 min read - USTexas Tribune
Here’s how to vote in Texas’ May 4 local elections
Early voting runs from April 22-30. The last day to apply to vote by mail is April 23.
14 min read - USKXAN
Colin Allred outraises Ted Cruz, outpaces Beto O’Rourke’s early 2018 fundraising
Dallas Congressman Colin Allred raised more than $9.5 million in this year's first quarter, outraising U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in the race for his seat.
3 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
3 people in their 70s voted twice during primary, Tarrant Election Integrity Unit says
Four cases of double voting were reported.
1 min read - USKXAN
City charter recommendations include petition process changes
The charter can only be changed through local elections.
1 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Does Tarrant County need to number ballots? Here’s what election administrator says
Discussion turns heated during commissioners court briefing on this issue.
4 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Mansfield school board scheduled to discuss election during closed meeting
Questions about candidate’s eligibility have swirled for months.
1 min read - PoliticsTexas Tribune
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales vastly outraises challenger Brandon Herrera ahead of heated congressional runoff
A majority of donors have been from out of state for both candidates.
3 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Bedford candidates for mayor include man who tried to free ‘Tiger King Joe Exotic’
Candidate has accused city of sweetheart deal with developer.
5 min read - PoliticsTexas Tribune
Colin Allred’s fundraising for U.S. Senate race surpasses O’Rourke’s early 2018 pace
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred raised over $9.5 million for his U.S. Senate campaign this quarter, surpassing Beto O’Rourke’s 2018 first quarter sum of $6.7 million.
4 min read - WorldThe El Paso Times
Mexico's leading presidential candidates stump in the northern border cities.
Voters will likely choose Mexico's first female president at the polls on June 2. Claudia Sheinbaum and Xóchitl Gálvez are the leading candidates.
5 min read - PoliticsAustin American-Statesman
As Texas campaigns heat up, so do desperate pleas for donations. Why? Because it works.
Political operatives are always finding creative, and effective, ways of raising campaign money for their candidates.
4 min read - PoliticsAustin American-Statesman
Republicans push for noncitizen voting ban in Congress. But a federal ban already exists.
A Republican bill in the House aims to ensure that noncitizens don’t vote in federal elections, even though that is already banned.
10 min read - USKXAN
State of Texas: ‘Contract with Texas’ aims to push House further right
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick gave State Senators 57 items to study on his list of interim charges.
13 min read - PoliticsAustin American-Statesman
A fact-checker’s guide to Trump’s first criminal trial: business records, hush money and a gag order
Jury selection starts April 15 in former President Donald Trump’s trial. He faces 34 counts of falsifying business records to hide hush money payments.
13 min read - USAustin American-Statesman
Meet the 2 political newcomers running for Place 3 seat on Round Rock City Council
Two political newcomers are running for the Place 3 seat on the Round Rock City Council while an incumbent is running unopposed.
6 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Mansfield has questioned school board candidate’s eligibility for months, records show
School board members and employees knew a candidate might not be eligible to run.
3 min read - USThe El Paso Times
Millennials are leaving El Paso, California and New York for these cities. Here's why
Millennials are not moving as much as a decade ago. But when they do, it's for specific reasons. Find out more.
2 min read - USOdessa American, Texas
Early voting for Primary Runoff Election begins May 20
Apr. 11—Early voting for the Ector County Primary Runoff Election begins on Monday, May 20, and ends on Friday, May 24. Voters are welcome to call the elections office for location information at 432-498-4030. You may also visit the web page for the early voting schedules, Election Day Vote Centers and sample ballots. To be eligible to vote in the Primary Runoff Election on Tuesday, May 28, ...
1 min read - PoliticsKXAN
Challengers sign ‘contract with Texas’ to push the legislature more conservative
The contract calls for candidates for House Speaker to solicit support from only Republicans and to strip Democrats from committee chair positions.
3 min read - USAustin American-Statesman
Williamson Commissioner Cook: Why aren’t Texans voting? Here are some reasons.
The Texas voter turnout for the 2014 election had been a dismal 28.5% of registered voters. There were many places to place blame.
7 min read - PoliticsAustin American-Statesman
Ted Cruz, Colin Allred each raise $9 million-plus over three months in US Senate race
It's expensive to run a U.S. Senate campaign in Texas, and Republican incumbent Ted Cruz and Democratic challenger Colin Allred are neck-and-neck in the scramble for cash.
3 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Did Tarrant County judge cross an ethical line in campaign for appraisal district board?
“I just want you to know this as a friend that I found this guy and you don’t want to run against him.”
4 min read - USAustin American-Statesman
Most Texans age 18 not registered to vote despite state law requiring high schools to help
Just under 40% of Texans 18 to 24 were registered to vote in November 2022, the biggest age-group decline compared with the previous midterm election.
8 min read - USThe Progress-Index
Possible court challenge looms over decision to restrict Hopewell employees from serving on council
Tuesday's vote on the ordinance has some folks wanting a judge to rule on its validity, even though it claims to mirror state conflict-of-interest code
5 min read - USKXAN
Report: 40% of top Texas election officials resign each presidential cycle
As election officials in Texas and nationwide face increased pressure and harassment, a new report shows a steady increase in the turnover rate of top administrators.
3 min read - USAustin American-Statesman
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson to run for reelection; 4th candidate so far on November ballot
Mayor Kirk Watson, seeking reelection bid, is the fourth candidate to enter the race
5 min read - USKXAN
‘Get things done’: Austin Mayor Kirk Watson officially announces run for reelection
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is officially running for reelection, he announced Wednesday.
6 min read - USTexas Tribune
Most 18-year-old Texans aren’t signed up to vote despite a law requiring voter registration in high schools
Voting is habit-forming and high schools are critical for starting that pattern.
9 min read - PoliticsAustin American-Statesman
Watchdog groups say Texas Sen. Ted Cruz 'brazenly violated' Federal Election Campaign Act
"Cruz appears to have brazenly violated these federal campaign finance laws," the complaint reads, detailing the corporate funds from iHeartMedia.
4 min read - USTexas Tribune
About 40% of Texas election administrators leave their job each presidential election cycle, report finds
Texas’ turnover rate has held steady at 40% since 2014. That’s slightly above the new national average.
5 min read - PoliticsTexas Tribune
Ted Cruz faces campaign finance complaint over podcast deal
End Citizens United and the Campaign Legal Center asserted Cruz could have broken campaign finance rules.
3 min read - PoliticsFort Worth Star-Telegram
Is immigration the ‘No. 1’ issue in DFW? We asked North Texans what they care about
We asked dozens of North Texans what they consider the most important issues in this year’s election. What they said might surprise you.
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