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.
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.
Talarico holds narrow lead over Paxton in latest Texas Senate poll
The latest poll from Texas Southern University shows Democrat James Talarico holding onto a narrow one-point lead over Attorney General Ken Paxton in the race to become Texas' next senator.
The latest poll from Texas Southern University shows Democrat James Talarico holding onto a narrow one-point lead over Attorney General Ken Paxton in the race to become Texas' next senator.
Federal judge pauses Texas GOP effort to close primary elections
A federal judge on Friday paused a bid by Texas Republicans to close the state's primary elections to only voters registered with the party.
A federal judge on Friday paused a bid by Texas Republicans to close the state's primary elections to only voters registered with the party.
2026 midterm elections: What are the rules for campaign signs?
Campaign signs are appearing around Austin ahead of the general election, but what are the rules?
Campaign signs are appearing around Austin ahead of the general election, but what are the rules?
Texas governor race swings to Hinojosa in latest poll
The latest poll comparing Gov. Greg Abbott and his Democratic opponent Gina Hinojosa shows the challenger leading by four points.
The latest poll comparing Gov. Greg Abbott and his Democratic opponent Gina Hinojosa shows the challenger leading by four points.
Midterm elections and rules for campaign signs
Campaign signs are appearing around Austin ahead of the general election. The city has specific requirements for where those signs can be placed, and some common spots are off limits.
Campaign signs are appearing around Austin ahead of the general election. The city has specific requirements for where those signs can be placed, and some common spots are off limits.
Abbott attacks Hinojosa in Lotería-themed social media post
In a post made on Facebook this week, Gov. Greg Abbott posted a photo depicting Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa as a “Loteria card."
In a post made on Facebook this week, Gov. Greg Abbott posted a photo depicting Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa as a “Loteria card."
Florida GOP candidate says Trump has 'gone too far'
A Republican congressional representative in a heated reelection bid in Florida released a new ad saying President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in his immigration enforcement practices in the country.
A Republican congressional representative in a heated reelection bid in Florida released a new ad saying President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in his immigration enforcement practices in the country.
Talarico, Paxton in dead heat in latest Texas Senate poll
The latest polling in Texas' pivotal U.S. Senate race shows a dead heat between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton.
The latest polling in Texas' pivotal U.S. Senate race shows a dead heat between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton.
Democrats gaining advantage ahead of midterms as Trump's ratings sink: poll
A new poll from The New York Times and Siena College shows Democrats opening up a significant advantage over Republicans ahead of the November midterms, fueled largely by voter frustration with President Donald Trump's handling of the economy.
A new poll from The New York Times and Siena College shows Democrats opening up a significant advantage over Republicans ahead of the November midterms, fueled largely by voter frustration with President Donald Trump's handling of the economy.
GOP and Democrats talk about affordability with voters
A new poll shows the number one factor in the upcoming election for voters is the economy. That issue helped Republicans win two years ago, but Democrats are now using concerns about "affordability" to their advantage.
A new poll shows the number one factor in the upcoming election for voters is the economy. That issue helped Republicans win two years ago, but Democrats are now using concerns about "affordability" to their advantage.
Supreme Court rules against mail-in ballots
The Supreme Court has ruled 7-2 against the Trump administration's plan to significantly restrict mail-in voting. But it may not be the last time courts will look at the issue.
The Supreme Court has ruled 7-2 against the Trump administration's plan to significantly restrict mail-in voting. But it may not be the last time courts will look at the issue.
How to register to vote
National Voter Registration Day falls on Sept. 15 this year and serves as a reminder to check your registration status ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3.
National Voter Registration Day falls on Sept. 15 this year and serves as a reminder to check your registration status ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3.
2026 Election: National Voter Registration Day
Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Celia Israel, Travis County tax assessor-collector and voter registrar, joins Good Day Austin's Dave Froehlich to discuss.
Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Celia Israel, Travis County tax assessor-collector and voter registrar, joins Good Day Austin's Dave Froehlich to discuss.
Talarico leads Paxton in new Texas Senate poll, but race shifts among older voters
The race for U.S. Senate in Texas is getting national attention as Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico continue to campaign across the state. A new AARP poll shows Talarico in a slight lead over Paxton, but Paxton has an advantage over older voters.
The race for U.S. Senate in Texas is getting national attention as Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico continue to campaign across the state. A new AARP poll shows Talarico in a slight lead over Paxton, but Paxton has an advantage over older voters.
Big push for both parties begins for November midterm elections
On Friday, the sprint toward the November midterm elections hit a new gear, fueled by new cash and tough words.
On Friday, the sprint toward the November midterm elections hit a new gear, fueled by new cash and tough words.
2026 Election: Big push for both parties begins
On Friday, the sprint toward the November midterm elections hit a new gear, fueled by new cash and tough words.
On Friday, the sprint toward the November midterm elections hit a new gear, fueled by new cash and tough words.
Abbott, Hinojosa deadlocked in new Texas governor poll
The race for Texas governor is shaping up to be a dead heat between Gov. Greg Abbott and his opponent, Gina Hinojosa, based on a new poll.
The race for Texas governor is shaping up to be a dead heat between Gov. Greg Abbott and his opponent, Gina Hinojosa, based on a new poll.
Galveston County cannot use new precinct map in November, Texas Supreme Court rules
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Galveston County cannot use its newly drawn precinct map in November’s election.
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Galveston County cannot use its newly drawn precinct map in November’s election.
Jimmy Kimmel to air Talarico interview on YouTube instead of ABC
Late-night television talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has made the decision to pull an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico from network TV and air it on YouTube due to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission.
Late-night television talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has made the decision to pull an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico from network TV and air it on YouTube due to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission.