How split-ticket voting might have saved two Republican Texas lawmakers in a blue county
A look at how some Texas voters were willing to vote for Joe Biden for President, but still voted for Republicans in congressional races, and how that shifted the balance of power in this year’s election.Visit The Texas Tribune to learn more.
Early voting can start Oct. 13 as scheduled, Texas Supreme Court rules
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that early voting can begin as scheduled on October 13, rebuffing GOP challenges to limit it to two weeks during the pandemic.Visit the Texas Tribune to learn more.
Gov. Greg Abbott limits counties to one absentee ballot drop-off location, bolstering GOP efforts to restrict voting
Texas governor Greg Abbott signed a proclamation on October 1 limiting counties to only one ballot drop-off location each and allowing political parties to send poll watchers to observe the process. This applies even to very large counties like Harris County, home to the city of Houston, which has over 4.7 million residents. Governor Abbott (a Republican) called these measures “enhanced security protocols,” while Democrats and voting rights advocates are calling them voter suppression. Visit the Texas Tribune to learn more.