How Texas counts ballots and keeps elections secure

The secretary of state’s office can proactively appoint state inspectors to local polling locations. If at…

“I’m in no rush”: Voter apathy takes hold of early voting ahead of Texas midterm election

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Early-voting tracker: See daily turnout for mail-in and in-person voting

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Join us Nov. 9 in Austin or online for The Texas Tribune’s post-election TribCast

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Greg Abbott ran as a small-government conservative. But the governor’s office now has more power than ever.

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What you need to know about the county and school district seats on your Nov. 8 ballot

County leaders run local elections, implement state and federal laws and provide public services, especially for…

Voters of color had mail-in ballots rejected at higher rates than white voters in Texas’ March primary

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Lina Hidalgo, a rising Democratic star, faces a tough reelection race to lead Harris County

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Ahead of elections, Asian American and Pacific Islander organizers try to break down language barriers

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Asian Americans are one of Texas’ fastest-growing demographics. But they feel ignored by politicians.

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