Texas says delayed voter registrations will be processed in time

The Texas Secretary of State's Office said voter registrations submitted through the state Department of Public Safety will be processed in time to vote in November's election despite a backlog of applications from the agency.

In leaked audio, Ken Paxton says Trump convention dropped Republican polling numbers

Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton told a private fundraiser that President Donald Trump's midterm convention hurt the party's candidates, according to leaked audio from the event.

Voter registration glitch update
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In Travis County, election officials had more than 30,000 forms in the backlog. As of Sept. 29, they have processed 30 percent of the forms and expect to finish before the start of early voting.

District 1 candidates participate in forum
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Residents of Austin's District One got a chance Monday night to ask questions directly to their city council candidates as the November election draws closer. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more.

Ken Paxton details childhood eye injury during Dallas USHBC event

U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton spoke in Fort Worth at a United States Hispanic Business Council event, sharing a personal story about a childhood eye injury to argue against government-run health care.

2026 Election: Texas counties rush to process tens of thousands of backlogged voter registrations

County election offices across Texas are in an "all-hands-on-deck" sprint to process tens of thousands of delayed voter registration records following a technical error at the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).

Election officials work to resolve error before deadline
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County election offices across Texas are in an "all-hands-on-deck" sprint to process tens of thousands of delayed voter registration records following a technical error at the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).

2026 Election: San Antonio congressional race heats up

The start of early voting for the midterm elections is now less than a month away. With time running out, Democrats and Republicans are both ramping up attack ads.

Political messaging as midterms get closer
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The start of early voting for the midterm elections is now less than a month away. With time running out, Democrats and Republicans are both ramping up attack ads.

Talarico's lead narrows over Paxton in Texas US Senate race

Democrat James Talarico is continuing to attract the support of independent voters in the race for U.S. Senate over his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Manor ISD proposes $400M bond package for campus repairs, upgrades

As the upcoming election approaches, Manor ISD is asking voters to approve a $400 million bond package aimed at revamping facilities, updating outdated technology, and modernizing campus infrastructure across the district.

Tiffany campaign blocks Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter from event

The campaign for Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial nominee Tom Tiffany blocked a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter from covering a campaign event.

New poll puts Talarico ahead in Texas Senate race

A new poll shows Democrats in Texas have a chance to win two statewide races in November, something they haven't done in more than 30 years.

Talarico vs. Paxton: Who has the better plan to lower costs?

In a Texas Senate race defined by the rising cost of everyday life, Ken Paxton and James Talarico are offering voters different approaches to affordability. Paxton is proposing new tax deductions, an expanded Child Tax Credit and permanent "Trump Accounts," while Talarico is calling for higher wages, expanded tax credits and tougher action against corporations he says are contributing to higher prices.

Texas DPS voter registration error leaves thousands of applications unprocessed ahead of midterm deadline

A Texas Department of Public Safety error means about 11 months’ worth of voter registration applications were never sent to county election officials, creating a severe backlog less than two weeks before the November midterm deadline.

2026 Election: New poll shows movement in several top Texas races

A new poll shows the race for the U.S. Senate between Ken Paxton and James Talarico is now essentially tied. But the poll also shows a growing problem for one of the candidates within their own party.

November midterms poll numbers
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A new poll shows the race for the U.S. Senate between Ken Paxton and James Talarico is now essentially tied. But the poll also shows a growing problem for one of the candidates within their own party

Criminal complaint filed against Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick over AI attack ads

Texas State Rep. Vikki Goodwin, the Democratic nominee for Texas Lt. Governor, has filed a criminal complaint against current Lt. Governor Dan Patrick over two AI attack ads.