Texas Voting Bills Could Criminalize Registration, Restrict Ballot Access

As the Texas House prepares for a public hearing on House Bill 5337 today, voting rights advocates...

Results Are In: Eastman Defeats LaRotta in Texas House District 148 Runoff Special Election

The Harris County House District 148 runoff special election came to a close Tuesday night with Democrat Anna Eastman on top.  Democrat and former Houston...

Texas Election Officials in the Hunt for Poll Workers, Polling Locations for November

With the November election just two and a half months away, county election officials across Texas are scrambling to find safe polling locations and...

Analysis: When Texas lawmakers talk about “election security,” trust but verify

Editor's note: If you'd like an email notice whenever we publish Ross Ramsey's column, click here. It’s hard to trust lawmakers — even the ones...

Cesar Blanco to run for Jose Rodriguez’s seat

Texas’ tradition of political musical chairs continues with state Rep. Cesar Blanco (D-El Paso) announcing his candidacy on Monday, Sept. 16, for the seat...

Election Alert: Early Voting Starts Today!

Hey, today is the day! Early voting starts today! As you head to the polls for the May 28 runoffs, where candidates will battle it...

Cruz Campaign “Fighting For Our Lives” After Poll Shows Allred Edging Ahead

Ted Cruz's campaign team said they are fighting for their lives shortly after a poll showed U.S. Rep. Colin Allred leading him in the...

Why Were Over 10,000 Texas Midterm Absentee Ballots Rejected?

State voting law changes resulted in more than 10,000 mail-in ballots being rejected in the state’s largest counties in last Tuesday’s midterm election, roughly...
Paxton appeals Friday straight ticket voting

Paxton Seeks to Reverse Ruling Allowing Straight-Ticket Voting in Texas

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is appealing and seeking an immediate stay of Friday’s federal district court ruling that reinstates straight-ticket voting in Texas....

Menefee Leads Edwards in Houston Special Election Runoff for 18th Congressional District

Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee and former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards appear headed for a...
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