First GOP debate faces threats of boycott as lower-polling candidates try to qualify
With a focus on gathering support and securing a spot on the debate stage, GOP candidates with lower poll numbers face pressure to meet the requirements set by the Republican National Committee.
GOP set to push early voting, mail ballots after years of opposite messaging to its voters
Marking a notable shift from rhetoric surrounding the 2020 election, the goal is to persuade voters who support GOP candidates that early voting techniques are secure.
Supreme Court rules in favor of Black Alabama voters, orders voting maps to be redrawn
The Supreme Court has issued a surprising ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case, rejecting a Republican-led effort to weaken a landmark voting rights law.
Mike Pence launches 2024 presidential bid with Trump critiques over Jan. 6, abortion
Pence opened his presidential bid with an unusually forceful critique of Trump over Jan. 6, saying, “Anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president of the United States."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis releases first presidential campaign ad: 'Great American comeback'
It's official: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is running for president, the latest Republican to join the 2024 presidential race.
It's official: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is running for president
Gov. Ron DeSantis finally confirmed his bid for the White House, ending months of speculation in a video announcement on his Twitter Wednesday evening.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin fuels presidential buzz with new ad
There’s now more political speculation over the possible White House ambitions of Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin.
AI tools present political peril in 2024 with threat to mislead voters: 'Not prepared for this'
When combined with the powerful algorithms of social media, experts say political misinformation generated using AI has the potential to spread farther and faster than ever before.
Central Texas voters approve almost $4B in school bonds
Seventeen Central Texas school districts called bond elections for May, collectively totaling just under $4.193 billion. However, voters have approved just over $3.964 billion so far.
Central Texas elections: School districts decide on multi-million dollar bond packages
School districts in Williamson and Hays counties decided on multi-million dollar bond packages that would improve schools' safety and security, technology, infrastructure and more.
Austin voters pass Prop A, do not pass Prop B
Both propositions deal with oversight of Austin police, with Prop A using language that civilian oversight will "deter police misconduct and brutality," essentially strengthening its oversight compared to Prop B.
Austin voters to decide extent of police department oversight
Austin voters have two propositions to look at in the May election, both add enhanced police department oversight, but to different extents.
Colin Allred officially launches campaign for Ted Cruz's for Senate seat
Democratic Congressman Colin Allred of Dallas plans to run for Ted Cruz's United States Senate seat.
Two police oversight propositions on the ballot in Austin
The two police oversight propositions can be easily confused because only a few words differentiate them on the ballot, and it's admittedly causing confusion for voters.
2 candidates file to run for Georgetown mayor; 2 city council incumbents unopposed
Two people have filed to run for mayor of Georgetown with incumbent Josh Schroeder now facing challenger Jonathan Dade.
Final findings of 2020 Texas General Election audit released by Secretary of State
According to the audit report, Texas voters should have a "high level of confidence" in the accuracy of Texas elections.
Early voting begins Dec. 1 in Austin, Kyle runoff elections
There were several races in November in which no candidate got more than 50% of the vote, resulting in runoff elections. Here's a look at which races are on the ballot.
Arizona Democrat Katie Hobbs keeps lead over Kari Lake in race for governor
Democrat Katie Hobbs was leading the Arizona governor's race by about 35,000 votes as of Sunday morning.
Beto O'Rourke's future uncertain after election loss to Greg Abbott
Democrat Beto O'Rourke came up short in the Texas governor race in what was his third high-profile campaign loss.
Texas election results from 2022 midterms
Some ballots are still being counted after a busy Election Day but winners have been declared in most of the big local races.