Politics & Government

Cheer up, Harris voters. Someday the blue tide will roll in. We’ve been telling ourselves that in Texas for 30 years.

Promises to heighten border security may have paid off for Republicans in the historically blue Rio Grande Valley.

The controversial propositions that passed on Tuesday night likely spell trouble for Dallas city government and the police department.

A national abortion ban and OB-GYNs leaving Texas are two major concerns for healthcare providers.

A school voucher program is closer than ever in Texas, and a Democrat winning statewide office still seems to be a long way off.

Follow along with us all day as we bring you news and updates from local polls and the national races.

The United States differs from other nations in that there is no independent electoral commission to certify the final vote tally.

“I can’t tell you how many people have breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that the voting location is a safe location …”

Tarrant County turned blue by tenths of a percentage point during the 2020 presidential election. Will history repeat itself?

Voting in this election can be time-consuming. Here’s how to plan ahead.

In the second Allred commercial we’ve fact-checked, the former football player defends himself.

As the election nears, the Cruz campaign takes some serious and seriously off-base swings at Colin Allred.

The Robert Roberson death penalty case is the latest Republican battleground in Texas.

Extended early voting hours in Dallas County, plus three other things to know about the 2024 general election so far.

The zoning application process and creation of affordable housing will also be part of the annual investigation into city services.

The politically active actor believes Texas’ abortion ban “devalues women,” a cornerstone message of the Allred campaign.

Texas is home to a large number of Afghan evacuees from the 2021 U.S. withdrawal.

Dallas County GOP Chair Allen West stated that “60-70%” of early votes in Dallas County could be manipulated.

The presidency, Senate seats, spots in Congress and controversial city charter amendments are all on the ballot.

A last-minute stay issued by the Texas Supreme Court has halted the execution of Robert Roberson.

Gender-affirming care for minors was outlawed in Texas in 2023.

UTD students do not identify with the broad federal programs of either party, leading to an emphasis on local and state politics for more substantial activism.