Three candidates are running in the heavily conservative district: Republicans Leigh Wambsganss and John Huffman, and Democrat Taylor Rehmet.

Maine and Texas are the latest states where Republicans are pushing ballot initiatives targeting noncitizen voting, which is rare.

Protesters greeted Abbott in El Paso, denouncing the governor's role in Texas congressional redistricting that they say targets Hispanic and Black voters to give the GOP a chance to win more seats in Congress in 2026. Abbott made a bold statement about voting trends on the border.

Tax reform, along with bail practices, dementia research and the state's water supply, are on a ballot that includes 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Early voting starts Monday. Election Day is Nov.

The establishment of state-funded research into dementia and similar maladies is one of 17 propositions before Texas voters next week in the general election.

East Texas voters face key decisions this November, including 17 constitutional amendments and various local propositions.

Early voting will run for two weeks, from Monday, Oct. 20, through Friday, Oct 31. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4.

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The app helps users identify Republican contacts who haven't voted and send reminders via text or social media.

This November, Texans will head to the polls to vote on state constitutional amendments and local elections. Here's how to check if you are registered to vote. Here's how to check if you are registered to vote.

The amendments largely deal with tax reductions for select members of the state population, prevention of additional taxes, and funding for certain institutions and infrastructure.

Texas audit flags 2,700 potential noncitizen voters, including 277 in Dallas County, raising concerns about election integrity.