Election 2020
Lizzie Fletcher Looks To Hold On To 7th Congressional Seat In Tight Race With Wesley Hunt
Posted on · Democratic incumbent Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher is battling Republican challenger Wesley Hunt in her bid for a second term
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Election 2020
Harris County Tried To Make Voting Easier During The Pandemic. Texas Republicans Fought Every Step Of The Way
Posted on · In a bitterly contested election overlaid with the fears and risks of an uncontrolled pandemic, Harris County has become a case study in raw politics and partisan efforts to manipulate voter turnout.
Houston Matters
Record Numbers Turn Out For Early Voting (Oct. 15, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: The latest on early voting and problems at some area polls, our weekly political roundup, and a chance to share your Houston pet peeves.
Election 2020
In Long-Shot Bid, Democrats Hope Sima Ladjevardian Can Unseat Dan Crenshaw
Posted on · The race has garnered national attention from Democrats, but is a “likely Republican” win.
Election 2020
The Fight Over Mail-In Drop-Off Sites Is Likely Over. Here’s What That Means For Texas Voters
Posted on · UHLC constitutional law professor Teddy Rave says it’s unlikely the U.S. Supreme Court will take up an appeal from the U.S. 5th Circuit with Election Day so close.
Election 2020
Texas Republicans Challenge Curbside, Drive-Thru Voting in Harris County
Posted on · The court filing from just before early voting began is the latest GOP effort to tamp down voting options in the state's most populous county.
Election 2020
Fort Bend County To Extend Early Voting Hours This Week In Response To Technical Problems
Posted on · Machines were down for an hour at the Smart Financial Centre right as polls opened, and a second technical issue brought polls down in four locations into late morning Tuesday.
Election 2020
Texas Counties Can Offer Only One Drop-Off Ballot Location, Federal Appeals Court Rules, Upholding Gov. Greg Abbott’s Order
Posted on · Civil rights groups and voting advocates had argued the restriction would disproportionately impact low-income voters, voters with disabilities, older voters and voters of color in Democratic counties.
Election 2020
People Have Ideas About What ‘Poll Watchers’ Do. Here’s What Texas Law Says They Can Actually Do
Posted on · Before you grab your face mask and head down to your local polling place to “keep an eye on things," you should probably know what Texas law says about poll watchers. Some of it might surprise you.
Election 2020
No Straight-Ticket Voting For Texas’ 2020 Election, Federal Appeals Court Says
Posted on · A three-judge panel on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a 2017 state law ending the popular one-punch option — and admonished a lower court judge for trying to bring the practice back so soon before early voting starts Oct. 13.
Election 2020
Trump Derails 1st Presidential Debate With Biden, And 5 Other Takeaways
Posted on · The president ran roughshod over debate moderator Chris Wallace and his Democratic opponent Joe Biden — and crossed many lines in the process.
Election 2020
From Debate Stage, Trump Declines To Denounce White Supremacy
Posted on · Asked to disavow white supremacists, Trump addressed the Proud Boys directly, telling them to "Stand Back, Stand By." He did not expand on what he meant.
Election 2020
Houston Republicans Sue To Limit In-Person And Absentee Voting Options In Harris County
Posted on · Conservative activist Steve Hotze and a number of Republican candidates and officials are asking the Texas Supreme Court to shorten the early voting period and limit drop-off locations for absentee ballots in the state’s largest Democratic county.
Election 2020
Poll: 90% Of Texas Latino Voters Plan To Cast A Vote This November
Posted on · New polling data show excitement from Latino voters, as a majority believe the upcoming presidential election is more important than the last.
Election 2020
Trump And Biden Debate Tuesday. Here’s What You Need To Know
Posted on · The two presidential candidates will face off for the first time in a debate moderated by Fox News' Chris Wallace.