New option available to turn in your mail-in ballot in Houston

There are about 50,000 mail-in ballots that still need to be cast in Harris County according to the clerk’s office, and just a few days to turn them in. A new method is allowing voters to make sure they reach the deadline.

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.

Harris County early voters surpass total turnout from 2016 general election

The Harris County Elections Office has confirmed that early voters from the 2020 general election have surpassed the total turnout from the 2016 general election with just one day left to vote early. 

Can Democrats seize control of the Texas House?

In the Lone Star State, Democrats need a net gain of nine seats to wrench away control of the Texas House and dramatically shift the balance of power for the first time in two decades.

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.

Cornyn casts ballot in Austin as race for U.S Senate tightens

As the race for the U.S. Senate tightens, Senator John Cornyn cast his ballot in Austin and spoke about his concerns Wednesday morning.

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.

Texas counties will be allowed only one drop-off location for mail-in ballots, state Supreme Court rules

The court upheld Gov. Greg Abbott's authority under state law to limit ballot drop-off locations, issuing what is expected to be the final ruling in numerous lawsuits that challenged his order.

Amy Coney Barrett sworn in as Supreme Court justice after Senate vote

Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in at the White House in a ceremony on the South Lawn after the Senate voted to confirm her to the Supreme Court in a 52-48 vote.

Fact checking Trump and Biden in their last clash on stage

AP weekly fact check on the veracity of claims by political figures.. This week checking on claims made during Thursday's debate.

Senate votes to advance Supreme Court nominee Barrett, confirmation expected Monday

The Republican-led Senate is set to vote on Sunday to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett toward final confirmation despite Democratic objections.