Houston Matters
Takeaways from Election Day (Nov. 8, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We bring you results and analysis from Election Day in Greater Houston and discuss the week in politics.
Tag: election day
Houston Matters
Third special session nears its end (Nov. 7, 2023)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: While today is Election Day in Greater Houston and across the state, it's also the last day of the third special session of the Texas Legislature. We discuss what was accomplished -- and mostly what wasn't.
Elections
Houston early voting turnout suggests disengagement from 2023 mayoral race
Posted on · While early voting numbers in Harris County were far from robust, according to two local political science professors, both said there could be a relative uptick on Tuesday, which is Election Day.
Elections
Voter Voices: Houston residents chime in about mayoral candidates, key issues
Posted on · Affordable housing, illegal dumping and infrastructure are among Houston's most pressing issues, according to a sampling of voters interviewed by Houston Public Media, who also shared their thoughts about some of the mayoral candidates.
Elections
Harris County officials say they’re ready for early voting after state audit found ‘widespread equipment failures’ during 2022 general election
Posted on · The Texas Secretary of State’s office published a preliminary report this week analyzing widespread failures during Harris County's 2022 general election.
Elections
Harris County rolling out updated issue resolution system during next month’s upcoming election
Posted on · The new ticketing system will give real-time updates throughout to ensure that problems are being resolved, according to the county's election office.
Houston Matters
Election results, and throwing beer at Ted Cruz: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Elections
Harris County officials vow to sort out 2022 election day issues
Posted on · Polling sites were scheduled to open at 7 a.m. but officials said four locations opened late.
Town Square
Election Day: What Will the Future of our Democracy Be?
Posted on · With so many important issues at the center of this election, we have a partisan discussion with representatives on both sides of the political aisle.
Elections
Harris County keeps Election Day polls open until 8 p.m., ballots cast in final hour put aside for now
Posted on · Harris County kept polls open an extra hour after groups filed suit when multiple sites had delayed openings. But the Texas Supreme Court says any ballots cast by people who showed up after 7 p.m. should be kept separate for now.
Houston Matters
Election Day, and trusting polls (Nov. 8, 2022)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: We visit some Houston polling places on Election Day and discuss why election polls have been less reliable in recent years.
Town Square
Your last-minute Election Day questions answered & the Astros honored with a Parade of Champions
Posted on · Everything you need to know to be prepared for Election Day, and how the city of Houston is celebrating the Astros World Series win.
Elections
How to vote in the Houston area for the 2022 midterm election
Posted on · Find out where to vote and when, what you can bring to the polls, what services are available and how to ensure your vote is counted.
Politics
Lina Hidalgo increases lead in Harris County Judge race two months ahead of Election Day, new poll finds
Posted on · Hidalgo's 10-point lead is notably higher than the one-point lead she garnered in a survey released in July.
Politics
Texans head back to the polls for today’s runoff election
Posted on · The May 24 runoff features several high-profile contests for statewide offices, including Republican and Democratic runoffs for attorney general and the state’s land commissioner.