Democrats once again won a large number of counties along or near the Texas-Mexico border, but by narrower margins than in recent elections. That showing played a big role in disappointing results for the state’s Democrats.
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Texas voters still fly a red political flag
Texas Republicans might not be able to do everything their most ardent partisans would like, but Tuesday's election left them in the driver's seat in what remains a GOP-controlled state government.
John Cornyn defeats MJ Hegar for U.S. Senate seat
Hegar called Cornyn and conceded within minutes of the race being called, according to both campaigns. Cornyn gave a victory speech shortly after 9 p.m.
Five Things to Watch on Election Day 2020 in Texas
Texas is playing host to a series of high-stakes contests up and down the ballot, from a presidential race that could be the state’s closest in a generation to the fight for the Texas House majority.
How Votes are Counted in Texas
Each of Texas' 254 counties is responsible for counting its ballots, but they have specific guidelines they must follow.
Small Towns in Texas Endure a Stressful Election
While big cities and high-stakes lawsuits dominate Texas voting news, the election may come down to rural counties where there's usually just a few people to handle registering voters and reporting results.
Kleberg County - Early Voting Ends October 30
Early voting for Kleberg County will end on Friday, October 30th.
Here's how to be Sure Your Vote Counts
If you're concerned that you haven't received your mail-in ballot, there are ways to be counted by showing up in person. Officials say ballots are still being sent out with less than a week before Election Day.
Here’s What you can and can’t Wear to Vote in Texas
Wearing T-shirts, buttons or hats supporting political candidates at the polls is illegal. But in the pandemic era, voters are now being reminded that the electioneering rules also apply to face masks.
Texas Voters Have to Wear Masks While Voting
The judge ruled that the exemption to Abbott’s statewide face mask mandate put a discriminatory burden on Black and Latino voters. The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals is poised to hear an appeal.
Only one Drop-off location for Mail-in Ballots, State Supreme Court Rules
The court upheld Gov. Greg Abbott's authority under state law to limit ballot drop-off locations, issuing what is expected to be the final ruling in numerous lawsuits that challenged his order.
Immigrants Hope the Courts or the election Will Save Their Protected Status
Temporary Protective Status for immigrants from several countries is now before the courts. Tens of thousands of TPS recipients live in Texas.
Last Day to Apply for a Ballot by Mail
The last day to apply to vote by mail is Friday, October 23.
Mail-in Ballots can be Rejected if Signatures Don't Match
A federal judge had ordered the state to give voters a chance to resolve signature questions in time for their ballots to be counted. Now that won't happen unless counties do it voluntarily.
Early Voting is up in Texas
First-day turnout was up just under a percentage point in Texas' 10 biggest counties, but it's unclear whether that trend will continue through Election Day.
Voters Disagree on Top Issues
Texas voters' disagreements on candidates are mirrored by differences over top priorities and problems, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
Texas Counties can Offer Only one drop-off Ballot Location
Civil rights groups and voting advocates had argued the restriction would disproportionately impact low-income voters, voters with disabilities, older voters and voters of color in Democratic counties.
Polling Locations for Kleberg County
Early voting will be held at the Annex Building located at 720 E. King Ave. in Kingsville from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. except on Monday, October 26 and Tuesday, October 27, early voting will be from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Voting Rights Groups sue Gov. Greg Abbott Over Order to Close ballot Drop-off Locations
The Texas and National Leagues of United Latin American Citizens, the League of Women Voters of Texas and two Texas voters asked a federal judge in Austin to overturn the governor’s order.