Tag Archives: Elections
Texas Can Reject Mail-In Ballots Over Mismatched Signatures Without Giving Voters A Chance To Appeal, Court Rules
By Karen Brooks Harper, Texas Tribune Texas election officials may continue rejecting mail-in ballots if they decide the signature on the ballot can’t be verified, without notifying voters until after the election that their ballot wasn’t counted, the U.S. Fifth … Continue reading
Coronavirus delays elections and reshapes campaigning for TX-23 and Marfa
By Abbie Perrault, The Big Bend Sentinelabbie@bigbendsentinel.com PRESIDIO COUNTY — May 2 came and went with no votes cast for the three Marfa City Council seats up for grabs. Later this month, May 26 will pass too, without Presidio County … Continue reading
Texas tells locals they must delay their upcoming May elections
By Alex Ura, The Texas Tribune Gov. Greg Abbott previously paved the way for municipalities to push their May elections to November. But a handful of small towns and special districts hadn’t canceled despite fears of infection spreading at polling … Continue reading
Early Voting In Texas Has Started. Here’s What You Need To Know
By Marfa Public Radio Beginning Tuesday. Feb. 18, Texas voters will head to polls to cast ballots in several statewide and legislative races, including the presidential primary. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know ahead of voting in … Continue reading
The Nov. 5 Election Is Coming Up. Here’s What You Can Expect To See On Your Ballot.
By Marfa Public Radio Early voting for next month’s election begins Oct. 21 and runs through Nov. 1. Throughout the state, voters will weigh in on 10 constitutional amendments. You can find a break down of each amendment here, and … Continue reading
The Candidate Pool For Midland City Election Is Set After Filing Deadline Passes
By Mitch Borden What issues and which candidates will appear on ballots this November in Midland is officially set. Two city council seats are up for grabs and three candidates will duke it out to see who will be Midland’s … Continue reading
In West Texas, County Election Officials Still Wait For Citizenship Checks List
By Carlos Morales In pockets of West Texas, some counties are still waiting to receive a list from the state flagging registered voters for citizenship checks, and at least one other county has declined to discuss if they’ve received a … Continue reading
It’s Election Day. See What’s On Your Ballot And What You Need To Vote
Early voting in the November Midterms begins today Monday, Oct. 2 and runs through Nov. 2. Across counties, in West Texas, there is a slew of local and county-wide races on the ballot. You can find a breakdown of what you … Continue reading
At Houston Re-Election Rally, Donald Trump Mocks Beto O’Rourke And Praises Ted Cruz As A Key Ally
Trump called O’Rourke a “stone cold phony.”
Midterms In West Texas: What You Need To Know About Alpine ISD’s November Bond Election
Midterm elections are just around the corner. And over the coming weeks, Marfa Public Radio will be bringing you coverage of local races across West Texas — from the Big Bend Region up to the Permian Basin. On the Ballot this election … Continue reading