Politics
Am I allowed to vote in the Texas primary runoffs this month? Yes, you are!
Posted on · Even if you didn't vote in the March primary, you can still vote in the runoff -- and your vote might have a bigger impact.
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Politics
Trump ‘likely’ committed crime trying to stay in power, judge says in records dispute
Posted on · A judge ordered lawyer and Trump ally John Eastman to give records to the Congress' Jan. 6 committee, saying that Trump and Eastman's plan amounted to a "coup in search of legal theory" on Jan. 6.
Politics
Despite hotly contested primaries, few Texans have voted early so far
Posted on · In the state's largest counties, voter turnout was below 5 percent during the first seven days of early voting. Election officials said some Texans could still be making up their minds before Election Day on March 1.
Politics
The primary problem with Texas elections
Posted on · Low voter turnout in the critical Republican primary election means the state ends up electing extremely conservative statewide office holders who don't represent the majority of Texans.
Politics
Hundreds of mail-in ballots are being returned to Texas voters because they don’t comply with new voting law
Posted on · Local elections officials say an unexpectedly large number of ballots for the March primary are being initially rejected for lacking newly required ID information.
Politics
Election officials say Texas’ new ID rules for voting by mail could cause more ballots to get rejected
Posted on · The requirement is part of Texas' new voting law, Senate Bill 1. A provision of the law requires that the ID number on the application for a vote-by-mail ballot, as well as the ballot itself, match the ID number a voter used to register to vote.
Politics
Texas voter registration for the March primaries ends Jan. 31
Posted on · The last day for Texans to register to vote in the March 1 primary election is fast approaching. Seven statewide seats are up for election, in addition to races for the Texas Legislature, Congress, the State Board of Education and judicial positions.
Politics
Matthew McConaughey says he won’t run for Texas governor
Posted on · The actor said in a video Sunday that “political leadership” is a “path that I’m choosing not to take at this moment.”
Politics
Texas voters approve 8 constitutional amendments
Posted on · Among the measures is Proposition 3, which bans governments from imposing restrictions on religious services and organizations.
Politics
Turner, Hidalgo Will Pull Out Of Greater Houston Partnership Events Over Election Bill Silence
Posted on · The commerce group has come under fire over its silence on GOP-led election bills in the legislature, many of which are aimed directly at reforms enacted by Harris County.
Politics
Harris County Unveils New Voting Machines With Paper Audit Trail
Posted on · With the new machine, voters will get a paper copy of their ballot, to verify selections before submitting them into a secure ballot box onsite.
Politics
Houston-Area Republican Who Helped Trump Campaign Challenge Joe Biden’s Win Will Lead Election Work In Texas House
Posted on · State Rep. Briscoe Cain, R-Deer Park, was named chair of the House Elections Committee months after traveling to Pennsylvania to help the Trump campaign challenge the results of the 2020 election.
Houston
PHOTOS: Looking Back On 2020 In Houston, Texas And Beyond
Posted on · The country went through a lot in 2020. Houston Public Media photographer and reporter Lucio Vasquez was there to capture it here in Houston.
National
It All Comes Down To This — 2 Georgia Races That Will Determine Control Of The Senate
Posted on · If Democrats pick up both seats in Tuesday's Georgia runoff elections, they will wrest control of the U.S. Senate from Republicans. If Republicans win one, though, they will retain it.
National
‘This Was A Scam’: In Recorded Call, Trump Pushed Official To Overturn Georgia Vote
Posted on · An angry President Trump urged Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to overturn the state's election result, according to a recording of a call obtained by Georgia Public Broadcasting.