Mary Cantrell
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Marfa Public Radio
Election Day is here. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. Here’s a rundown of what’s on local ballots in the Big Bend and Permian Basin.
Deborah Cannon and Kennedy Weatherby
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KUT News
Texas voters will decide Tuesday whether to give Gov. Greg Abbott a fourth term or elect Democrat Gina Hinojosa. The candidates have different plans for public education, property taxes and making life more affordable.
Shelby Tauber and Aiden Gonzalez
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The Texas Tribune
Michael Minasi
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KUT News
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