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2022 Midterm Elections

Court challenge of Harris County mid-term election integrity underway

Court challenge of Harris County mid-term election integrity underway

The integrity of Harris County's election process is now officially "on trial" as we here more about Tuesday's legal proceedings aimed at tossing out the mid-term results and starting over.

August 1
Texas lawmakers working to ensure Harris County voters aren’t turned away due to ballot shortages
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Texas lawmakers working to ensure Harris County voters aren’t turned away due to ballot shortages

During the 2022 midterm election, Harris County was the only Texas jurisdiction plagued by major delays and ballot shortages. Republicans in Austin have declared the irregularities unacceptable and implementing harsh measures as insurance against a repeated debacle.

May 2
Mattress Mack takes release of ‘public election’ records fight to State Capitol

Mattress Mack takes release of ‘public election’ records fight to State Capitol

Houston icon “Mattress Mack" McIngvale delivered strong words about the deeply flawed midterm elections. Those words were aimed at Harris County Attorney Christian Menafee’s ongoing refusal to turn over public election records involving machine malfunctions, ballot shortages, and tabulation delay.

April 18
Mattress Mack suing Harris County for public election records
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Mattress Mack suing Harris County for public election records

After enduring back-to-back, major Harris County elections during the 2022 midterms deeply plagued by delay and dysfunction, Houston icon Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale wants to know what went wrong.

February 14
Harris County judge election: Alexandra del Moral Mealer to file election contest

Harris County judge election: Alexandra del Moral Mealer to file election contest

Alexandra del Moral Mealer, who ran for Harris County judge against Lina Hidalgo, says she will file an election contest almost two months later.

January 6
Report: Astros World Series parade one of several reasons for Harris Co. Election Day issues

Report: Astros World Series parade one of several reasons for Harris Co. Election Day issues

A new report released by the Harris County Elections Administrations Office is revealing some new details regarding the numerous problems that were reported on Election Day.

December 30, 2022
Kari Lake files 70-page lawsuit against top Arizona election officials

Kari Lake files 70-page lawsuit against top Arizona election officials

Kari Lake filed a lawsuit against several top election officials in Arizona on Friday just days following the certification of the 2022 election in which she lost her bid to become governor.

December 13, 2022
Recount confirms Lauren Boebert narrowly held her House seat

Recount confirms Lauren Boebert narrowly held her House seat

Democrat challenger Adam Frisch netted a total of four votes in the recount, far from enough to close a 500-plus vote gap with Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert.

December 13, 2022
What Warnock's victory means for Georgia, Senate Democrats

What Warnock's victory means for Georgia, Senate Democrats

Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock’s win over Republican challenger Herschel Walker in Georgia means Democrats now add to their majority in the Senate, which “makes a big difference.” Here’s why.

December 7, 2022
Harris Co. Commissioners certify results of controversy-plagued election

Harris Co. Commissioners certify results of controversy-plagued election

Despite a host of Election Day irregularities and an ongoing criminal investigation, Harris County commissioners have voted to certify the midterm results

November 22, 2022
Harris Co. Commissioner’s court certify 2022 midterm results despite mishaps on Election Day
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Harris Co. Commissioner’s court certify 2022 midterm results despite mishaps on Election Day

Despite a host of Election Day irregularities and an ongoing criminal investigation, Harris County commissioners have voted to certify the midterm results. FOX 26 political reporter Greg Groogan was at Tuesday's meeting, where we heard plenty of protests.

November 22, 2022
TX Supreme Court says Harris County can include 2,100 late-cast ballots in certifying midterm election results

TX Supreme Court says Harris County can include 2,100 late-cast ballots in certifying midterm election results

The court also told Harris County to determine whether those ballots cast during an extended hour of voting would decide the outcome of any races.

November 22, 2022
Live midterm election results: Key U.S. House races

Live midterm election results: Key U.S. House races

Every seat in the U.S. House of Representatives was up for election this midterm election, as they are every two years. Here's a state-by-state look at results in key races.

November 21, 2022
Election 2022: Republicans win slim majority in House

Election 2022: Republicans win slim majority in House

More than a week after Election Day, Republicans secured the 218th seat needed to flip the House from Democratic control.

November 16, 2022
Protesters remain livid over 2022 midterm election issues in Harris County

Protesters remain livid over 2022 midterm election issues in Harris County

It's been a week since Election Day, but thousands of ballots are still being counted and tabulated in Harris County as protests continue over what some are calling a "botched" election.

November 15, 2022
Protesters remain livid over 2022 midterm election issues in Harris County
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Protesters remain livid over 2022 midterm election issues in Harris County

It's been a week since Election Day but thousands of ballots are still being counted and tabulated in Harris County as protests continue over what some are calling a "botched" election. FOX 26’s Natalie Hee shares the latest updates.

November 15, 2022
Harris Co. GOP party sues county, election administrator

Harris Co. GOP party sues county, election administrator

The Harris County GOP party has filed a 22-page lawsuit against the county and its Election Administrator, Clifford Tatum.

November 14, 2022
Live midterm election results: Key races for governor around the U.S.

Live midterm election results: Key races for governor around the U.S.

Voters in 36 states are casting ballots for governor in the 2022 midterm elections. Here's a state-by-state look at results in key races.

November 14, 2022
Harris County GOP hold press conference on 2022 midterm elections investigation
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Harris County GOP hold press conference on 2022 midterm elections investigation

Officials with the Harris County GOP held a press conference after Governor Greg Abbott called for an investigation into the 2022 midterm elections when voters faced widespread issues including staffing shortages, broken machines and scanners, and paper shortages.

November 14, 2022
Abbott calls for investigation into Harris County's 2022 midterm elections

Abbott calls for investigation into Harris County's 2022 midterm elections

“Voters in Harris County deserve to know what happened,” Gov. Abbott said in part of a press release statement. "Integrity in the election process is essential. To achieve that standard, a thorough investigation is warranted."

November 14, 2022
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