Texas congressman sues California Gov. Gavin Newsom over redistricting plan
A Texas congressman is suing California Gov. Gavin Newsom over Newsom's attempt to redraw California's congressional map in response to Texas redrawing its maps.
Texas Republicans sue Secretary of State over open primary system
The Texas Republican Party filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Jane Nelson in an attempt to close the party's primary elections in the state to only registered Republicans.
John Cornyn comments on redistricting and Ken Paxton | Texas: The Issue
Senator John Cornyn talks about redistricting efforts in Texas and takes a jab at his competitor, Ken Paxton, in this week’s episode of Texas: The Issue Is.
Trump says he will require voter ID with executive order
President Donald Trump says he plans to sign an executive order aimed at requiring voter ID in elections across the country.
Democrats flip Iowa Senate seat, break GOP's supermajority
Iowa Democrat Catelin Drey won a race for the state Senate, flipping the district and breaking the Republican's supermajority.
Texas special session: Filibuster threat, tense committee hearings cap off big week
The Texas special session continues with the Senate taking up congressional redistricting and the House discussed ivermectin, abortion pills and bathroom access.
Texas Democrats return, ending two-week walkout over redistricting
Texas Democrats have returned to the State Capitol, putting an end to their two-week walkout that put a pause on Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts mid-decade.
Trump says he will sign executive order to eliminate mail-in ballots, voting machines
The president in a social media post Monday said he wants to sign the order to bring “honesty" to the 2026 midterm elections.
Texas redistricting: Congressional map clears Texas Senate committee
While the Democrats' quorum break is now in its fourth day, Republican state senators attempted to make a political end run around the walkout with Senate Bill 4.
Democrats preparing for 2028 presidential race in early voting states
The first presidential primary votes won’t be cast for another two and a half years, but three Democratic presidential prospects are campaigning in South Carolina for 10 days this month.
Williamson County changes voting to hand-marked ballots
This November, Williamson County residents will vote differently. In a unanimous vote, commissioners decided it was time to put pen to paper, at least when it comes to ballots.
Pasadena, Texas, election heads (or tails) to coin toss
A Pasadena, Texas, city council race has come down to a coin toss.
AG Paxton opens investigation into potential noncitizen voting during 2024 general election
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday announced an investigation into the 33 potential noncitizens who may have voted in the 2024 general elections.
Central Texas runoff elections: Where to vote, what is on the ballot
Runoff elections for several local positions will be held across the state this Saturday.
Texas voters to decide on constitutional amendment clarifying that only U.S. citizens can vote
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed new legislation on Monday that he says makes it “crystal clear" that only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote in Texas. Texas voters will decide on the issue in November.
Should Texas election judges carry guns? House votes yes
House Bill 1128 would allow election judges, early voting clerks, or deputy early voting clerks who are serving as an election judge to carry a weapon.
Central Texas mayoral races: 5 incumbents re-elected, 1 race headed to runoff
Five incumbents have won re-election in the May elections, and one race is headed to a runoff.
Bastrop mayoral race heading to runoff
The race to replace former Bastrop mayor Lyle Nelson is headed to a runoff in June.