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...

Equal Population, but Not Representation: Could 2020 Be the Year of Texas Women Candidates?

The 1992 election following Anita Hill’s grilling at the hands of the Senate Judiciary Committee during confirmation hearings for Clarence Thomas earned the sobriquet...

All Eyes on Texas as Super Tuesday Looms

The Lone Star State is poised to return to swing state status, and with 38 Electoral College votes in play, Texas could be the...

For 2020 State Elections, Keep an Eye on These Primaries

As Texans prepare for election season this year, they will be doing so in the wake of more competitive seats than is usual for...

Texas House Districts: You Need to Familiarize Yourself With These Important 2020 Election Dates

For all the lead-up to the 2020 elections and their importance for the state of Texas, civic nonprofits dedicated to getting voters to the...

Early Voting Begins in Texas House District 28 Runoff Election

The first day of early voting in the Texas House District 28 special election runoff begins Tuesday, January 21st. The seat became vacant when...

Don't California My Texas—History of a Polarizing Phrase

Trademark to Texas is a unique brand of state pride and patriotism.  “Texas-made,” “Texas-Tough,” “Texas loud, and Texas proud.” In the Lone Star, state pride...

The Stakes Are High for Voter Registration in Texas

The 2020 election looms large, and in Texas it might be one of the most consequential in the state’s history.  Texas is closer to being...

Here’s How Five Texas Universities Get Out the Vote

Last summer, Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1888 into law, effectively banning temporary polling places often found on college campuses in rural areas....

Straight Party Ticket Voting Is Out. Here’s How That Could Affect Upcoming Judicial Elections

While justice is blind, judicial elections in Texas are not. Primary elections are coming up in March, and with early voting starting in February, judicial...
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