Politics
Election Day Is Tomorrow In Harris County. Here’s What You Need To Know
Posted on · There are no major races in Houston, but the rest of Harris County should check to see what’s on the ballot.
Tag: early voting
Politics
Republican Lawmakers File 7 ‘Election Integrity’ Bills That Could Limit Voter Access
Posted on · The measures, authored by State Senator Paul Bettencourt and five others, would complicate early voting and make it easier for the Secretary of State to purge voter rolls
Election 2020
Ahead Of Election Day, Midnight Hours And Drive-Thru Lines Boost Historic Houston Early Voting Period
Posted on · Harris County became the first jurisdiction in Texas to offer 24 hour voting.
Election 2020
4 Ongoing Legal Battles That Could Make It Harder To Vote In Texas
Posted on · Local elections officials, voting rights advocates and Texas Republicans are entangled in multiple legal battles that impact access to the ballot.
Houston Matters
How Record Early Voting Might Affect The Election (Oct. 20. 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: What high early voting turnout could mean for the election as a whole, energy expert Daniel Yergin on presidential politics, a festival of films about the presidency, and how the pandemic has affected movie theaters.
Election 2020
2 Key Texas Counties — Democratic Stronghold Harris And Traditionally Red Denton — Are Setting Early Voting Records
Posted on · As of Friday, 27% of registered voters in Denton County had cast their ballots in the 2020 election — surpassing the county’s 2016 turnout of 18% on the fourth day.
Election 2020
Harris County Will Have Results Available On Election Night, County Clerk Says
Posted on · Nov. 3 could be a long night, but Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins says he's expecting unofficial returns without any major delays.
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
Harris County Shatters Single-Day Early Voting Record
Posted on · More than 128,000 people headed to the polls on the first day of early voting, according to the Harris County Clerk's Office.
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
Early Voting Has Begun In Harris County. Here’s What You Need To Know
Posted on · A map of polling places, voter ID rules, a sample ballot, and more information you need for the 2020 general election.
Town Square
Town Square: How to Vote in the 2020 Election (Oct. 1, 2020)
Posted on · We spend an hour with experts to answer your voting questions and concerns.
Election 2020
Texas Republicans Sue To Stop Gov. Greg Abbott’s Extension Of Early Voting Period During The Pandemic
Posted on · State party chairman Allen West, Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and members of the Texas Legislature were among those who filed the suit against Abbott.