Early Vote Turnout in First Week of Special Elections Is Sparse

The first week of early voting in two special elections for the Texas House of Representatives has concluded. And while the two seats — District 79 in El Paso County and District 145 in Harris County — are at opposite ends of the state, they shared something in common, few voters. Less than 1,200 people voted in either election on the first week to cast ballots in person.

Outside the Beto and Trump rallies in Dallas

Both President Donald Trump and Beto O’Rourke, former Congressman from Texas, held dueling rallies in Dallas on  Thursday, Oct. 17. Reform Austin sent a...

Election Day in Texas House District 28 Runoff Election

Election day in the Texas House District 28 special election runoff is Tuesday, January 28th. The seat became vacant when former representative John Zerwas...

Early Voting Starts Today! Here’s What You Need To Know

Today is October 24, Early Voting Day y’all. That means it’s time to get yourself down to your nearest polling site to fill out...

DOJ Agrees To Keep Monitors Outside Texas Polling Sites Following Paxton Suit

The U.S. Department of Justice has agreed not to send federal monitors to Texas polling places after Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a request...

Texans: Don’t Fear the Census

This year is not only a monumentally important election year, it’s also when one of America’s most sacred constitutional duties is carried out. The...

After Being Expelled From Her Seat In Texas, National GOP Wants Mayra Flores To...

After losing to U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-McAllen), in Texas’ 34th district, the National Republican Congressional Committee is trying to get former U.S. Rep....

White Nationalist Former Trump Official Spreads Racist Flyer Campaign In Texas

A high profile former official in the Trump Administration known for being a white nationalist launched a racist flyer campaign in Texas with just...

Low Voter Turnout Suggests Unexpected Apathy Among Texans

We have reached the end of the first week of early voting, and the numbers continue to show a downward trend when compared to...

Is Holding the GOP National Convention in Texas Wise? Probably Not.

Texas’ Republican Party leaders are ready to roll out the welcome map for the GOP’s national convention, but the only city in the state...
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