The Electoral College: How does it work? Why do we have it? Could it ever change? Here’s what you need know
The Electoral College is a centuries-old body that elects the president of the United States. But why do we use this method? And how likely are we to change it?
Here are the Senate races to watch in the 2020 election
There are 35 seats up for election in 2020. Here are some of the hotly contested races for Democrats and Republicans, as well as the states that are deemed true toss-ups.
Brett Favre supports Trump; 'special guest' at Green Bay rally
The three-time NFL MVP cast his support for Trump’s reelection bid on Friday. He tweeted his support for the president and made clear where he stands on some hot-button issues.
Rapper Lil Wayne meets with Trump
The rapper discussed the president's proposed Platinum Plan
LGBTQ-friendly bar in Montrose to serve as a polling location on Election Day
Buddy’s in Montrose is making history as the first LGBTQ-friendly bar in Harris County to serve as a polling location for a presidential election.
Harris County makes history with 24-hour voting
While many were predicting a downturn in voter turnout due to COVID 19, it's been the complete opposite.
UH poll: Latinos in Texas turning out for Biden, Latino men more likely to support Trump than Latino women
Is Texas a toss-up this presidential election? A new poll by the University of Houston suggests yes because of the Latino electorate.
Swing state guide: Battleground states become focus in 2020 election
The path to the presidency relies on about a dozen key swing states which are viewed as important in determining the outcome of the election.
Inspectors at the Post Office investigate after a collection box was damaged
Post office inspectors are trying to track down who did it and how many pieces of mail may have been stolen.
Security Task Force calls Harris Co. election 'safe, fair'
"We are taking everything that comes in and making sure that nothing is swept under the rug and nothing falls through the cracks," said said Terry O'Rourke who chairs the Harris County Election Security Task Force.
Hillary Clinton to vote as member of New York’s Electoral College in 2020 election
Hillary Clinton said Tuesday that she is an elector for New York in the Electoral College in the 2020 U.S. election.
Wisconsin Republican Party says hackers stole $2.3 million
Hackers stole $2.3 million from the Wisconsin Republican Party's account that was being used to help reelect President Donald Trump.
Woman in labor stops to vote before giving birth
A woman in labor stopped to vote before heading to the hospital to give birth to her child.
Court halts order requiring masks at Texas polling places
Texas has had a statewide mask mandate since July, but Republican Gov. Greg Abbott carved out an exception for polling places.
Harris County Republicans still hope to block drive-thru voting with new petition
In the new petition, the court is also being asked to reject any votes already cast through drive-thru voting. As of Tuesday late afternoon, more than 100,000 ballots have been cast in Harris County drive-thrus.
Days before 2020 election, millions of absentee ballots not yet returned
Millions of mail ballots have yet to be returned in key battleground states just days before the presidential election.
Former DHS official reveals he wrote 'Anonymous' anti-Trump op-ed and book
Taylor’s anonymous essay was published in 2018 by The New York Times, infuriating the president and setting off a frantic White House leak investigation to try to unmask the author.
DHS, veterans organization call on vets to help fight 2020 election disinformation
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (CISA) and Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) are teaming up to help veterans combat the spread of misinformation ahead of the 2020 election.
Record 74M early votes cast with less than a week until Election Day 2020
At least 74 million Americans have voted in the 2020 presidential election with less than a week to go until Election Day, according to data compiled Wednesday.
Harris County reveals mail-in ballot tracking system for 2020 election
The mail-in ballot activity tracker is found on the Harris County Clerk’s website. Voters type their name, birthday, and last four digits of their social security number or Texas ID.