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2024 Election Day in North Texas

Texas voter turnout falls in 2024 election despite record registration numbers

A historic 18.6 million Texans were registered to vote in the 2024 election, and 61% cast ballots, a nearly 6% drop from the 2020 presidential race.

CBS News · 5d

What's on the Texas ballot for the 2024 election? Here's what you're voting for today.

Election Day is today. Voters who are registered to vote in Texas can cast a ballot for president, senator and railroad commissioner this year. There are also 38 U.S. House seats and 150 state House seats to vote on in respective counties. Here are some other key things to know before voting, including what a sample ballot looks like.

Dallas Morning News on MSN · 3d

North Texas voters share how they feel about Trump winning 2024 Presidential Election

The news of Donald Trump winning the presidential election prompted mixed emotions Wednesday morning for North Texas voters. Former president Trump beat Kamala Harris in the Lone Star State, securing 40 of the 270 electoral votes needed to win.

Chairman of Texas Democrats resigns

The Hill on MSN · 1d

Texas Democratic Party Chair to step down after brutal defeats

In the aftermath of his party’s brutal shellacking in the 2024 elections, Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa has announced he will step down in March. Over his 12-year tenure, Hinojosa

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Texas Democrats' Longtime Chairman Steps Down After Big Losses Continue for the Party

The longtime leader of the Texas Democratic Party announced his resignation Friday after another election cycle of lopsided defeats and voters making a dramatic swing toward the GOP on the heavily Hispanic southern border.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 1d

Longtime leader of Texas Democrats resigns after the party suffered widespread election losses

Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa announced Friday he will step down following another devastating election cycle for Democrats up and down the ballot. The resignation, effective next March,

Austin American-Statesman on MSN3d

2024 Texas general election live updates: Here's how candidates fared on Election Day

On Nov. 5, Texas voters will choose the next president, a U.S. Senator, and candidates for federal, state, and local offices.

San Antonio Express-News1d

Texas is about to get a painful lesson on school vouchers

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wasn’t on the ballot this election, but voters rewarded him with a sweeping victory. During this ...

3don MSN

John Cornyn wasn't on the ballot, but the Texas senator could win big from Republicans' gains

With Republicans retaking the majority in the U.S. Senate this week, Texas Republican John Cornyn is in a position to fill a ...

Texas prisoners, including death row inmates, may be able to vote under little-known elections law

Texas elections law says state prison inmates who are appealing their convictions are eligible to register. Many lawyers and ...

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How to check if your ballot was recorded in Texas

Texas Secretary of State maintains a website and provides daily updates on voter registration numbers, voting totals, and ...

Houston Chronicle on MSN8d

Anxious about your ballot? Here's how to ensure your vote was counted in Texas

In an election filled with chatter alleging voter fraud and disenfranchisement, knowing if a ballot was officially counted ...

2don MSN

Red wave in Texas appellate courts, two flipped in Democratic strongholds

Voters on Tuesday ushered in Republican judges to appellate courts statewide, marking another historic feat in Texas. They ...

Abortion is on the ballot in 10 states this election. Why not Texas?

Since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade in 2022, the battle over abortion rights is being fought with state ballot measures from Kansas to California. Texas voters are unlikely to ...

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Want to check the status of your Texas ballot? Here's how

AUSTIN, Texas — Did you vote early or by mail in the 2024 election and are wondering about the status of your ballot? Anyone looking for the status of their ballot can check it on the Texas ...

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These 3 Texas cities just decriminalized marijuana

Voters in three Texas cities approved decriminalizing marijuana on ballot measures on Tuesday, including Dallas, the ...

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