Critics say Gov. Abbott's recent order is voter suppression

Starting Friday, Governor Abbott's proclamation will limit Texas counties to only one mail-in ballot drop off location.

FOX 7 Discussion: Considering Project Connect, Prop A

Peck Young with Voices of Austin joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin on the group's property tax calculator for Austinites to see how much their property taxes will increase if Prop A passes in November.

Travis County closes two ballot drop-off locations

The Travis County Clerk's office has closed the locations at the 700 Lavaca garages and 1010 Lavaca parking lot.

Michigan AG charges conservative activists for robocalls trying to dissuade urban voters from voting by mail

Two conservative activists have been charged with multiple felonies for a series of robocalls that aimed to discourage urban residents in Detroit and other cities from voting by mail.

Gov. Abbott issues order limiting mail-in ballot drop-off locations to one

Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation that his office says will enhance ballot security protocols for the in-person delivery of marked mail ballots for the November 3 election.

Too late for Texas to use straight-ticket voting, court says

November’s elections are too close for Texas to make changes now and restore a straight-ticket voting option that was sought by Democrats, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday.

Facebook to ban QAnon, militarized social movement ads ahead of election

Facebook announced Wednesday it is banning ads that “praise, support or represent” QAnon and any militarized social movements on the platform.

FOX 7 Discussion: Presidential debate reaction

Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and Ed Espinoza with Progress Texas join Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to share their reactions to last night's presidential debate.

FOX 7 Discussion: Can Democrats flip Texas representative seats?

Texas Tribune political correspondent Patrick Svitek joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the possibility of Democrats flipping Texas congressional seats blue.

‘A coin toss’ in NC: Surge in unaffiliated voters makes state a battleground in 2020 election

North Carolina, a historically Republican state, is now considered a political battleground as unaffiliated voters have become the fastest-growing group among its booming population — portending an unpredictable 2020 presidential election, according to experts.

Texas Supreme Court hears arguments on mass mailing vote-by-mail applications

A social media post in late August triggered the court fight. In the post, the Harris County clerk announced he was going to mail every registered voter in that county a vote-by-mail application.

Election 2020: World reacts after 1st Biden-Trump debate

The first debate pitting Republican President Donald Trump against Democratic challenger Joe Biden left many aghast overseas. The director of a London think tank said the two candidates telling each other off had created “a level of disbelief, just shock, frankly."

Commission on Presidential Debates says it will make changes to format

The presidential debate commission says it will soon adopt changes to its format to avoid a repeat of the disjointed first meeting between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden.

Austin ISD Board designates Election Day as student holiday

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved an update to the 2020-2021 school year calendar and has changed the October 12 student holiday to Election Day.

Travis County voters can hand deliver personal mail-in ballots starting Oct. 1

Voters in Travis County will be able to hand deliver their own mail-in ballots beginning October 1 at four drive-thru locations. This option will be available until Election Day on November 3.