Elections
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Here’s who is on the ballot to represent Tarrant County in the Texas Legislature
It’s almost time to cast your ballot. Early voting begins Oct. 21 and lasts through Nov. 1. Election Day will follow shortly after on Nov. 5. To help you prepare, the Fort Worth Report created a roundup of candidates vying to represent Tarrant County in the Texas Legislature. For other voting questions, like where to…
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VIDEO: Fort Worth voters says ‘I’ve never voted Republican and never will’
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VIDEO: Texas voter agrees with Colin Allred on his gun violence stance
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Colin Allred rallies with voters, Republican supporters in Fort Worth
US Rep. Colin Allred picked up Republican support for his Senate campaign during a rally in Fort Worth on Saturday, just a month before Election Day.
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Op-Ed: Why your down-ballot vote in Texas matters more now than ever
Here’s a guide from Progress Texas to critical down-ballot races in Texas and why voters should be paying attention to them.
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VIDEO: Voter in Texas talks about prioritizing ‘people over profit’
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VIDEO: Texan, Senior voter has been voting for 50 years
@courierdfw After nearly 50 years of voting eligibility, Genie has never missed voting in an election. She wants you to join her this November! Need to check your voter registration status? Hit the link in our bio. #voting #texas ♬ original sound – CourierDFW
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VIDEO: First-gen Texas voter talks about why he’s voting in the 2024 election
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VIDEO: This first-time Dallas voter speaks on hopes and fears in upcoming election
@courierdfw Listen 👏 to 👏 Gen Z What are your biggest hopes for the future of this country? Here's how one Gen Z voter responded. Let us know how you feel. #texaswomen #genz #voting #votingmatters #hope #dallastexas #dallas #dallastx #texasvoter #texasvoters #texasvoterregistration #texasvotersmatter #texasvotereducation #texasvotersguide #texasvotersuppression #dallasvoter #dallasvotes #dallascountyvoter #texas #tx #texascheck ♬ original sound…
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Op-Ed: I asked Ted Cruz to help free my son Trevor Reed. He did nothing
Trevor Reed was held in Russia for three years. His father, Joey, says Ted Cruz didn’t do enough to free him. That’s why he’s voting for Colin Allred in the Texas Senate race.
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Allred leans into Latino support, blasts Cruz for blocking border deal
Rep. Colin Allred launched the Tejanos for Allred coalition as a poll showed he enjoys a commanding lead among Latino voters in Texas’ US Senate race.
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Abbott says a million names have been deleted from Texas voter rolls. What does that number mean?
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here. This story was reported in partnership with The Texas Tribune, a member-supported, nonpartisan newsroom informing and engaging Texans on state politics and policy. Update, Aug. 28: In response to Abbott’s press release,…
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Clinging to hope: What voting means for Dallas’ Stacia Doss
The 36-year-old may have a lot of reasons to feel hopeless this election season, but fear isn’t stopping her from exercising her right to vote.
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Colin Allred hosts campaign event in Dallas ahead of Texas abortion ban anniversary
Abortion access is a top motivating issue for voters across the country and it’s one of the issues the Senate candidate is running on.
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VIDEO: UT Austin grad student on why he’s supporting Kamala
@courierdfw This 24-year-old UT Austin grad student watched his mother work two to three jobs at a time, trying to make ends meet. D'Angelo Colter is looking to vote for a president who will champion policies that will support people like him and his family. Listen to him share why he believes Vice President Kamala…
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Texas’ rising star: Rep. Jasmine Crockett speaks at DNC
In a primetime speaking slot, Rep. Crockett posed a question to voters about their choices in the presidential election: “Who would you hire?”
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VIDEO: Hear what this Dallas voter hopes to see in a future America
@courierdfw Hear what this Dallas voter hopes to see in a future America. #voting #millennialproblems #dallas #millennials #voter #dfw #dallastexas #fortworth #texas #dallaslife #dallastexas #election2024 ♬ original sound – CourierDFW
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Here’s what to know about how we’re covering the 2024 elections
In our efforts to be a local news source you can trust, we wanted to share a little bit about how we’re thinking about our elections coverage this year—and every year, really.
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VIDEO: Why this Texas millennial mom is voting
@courierdfw Hear what a Dallas mother has to say to those considering not voting. #dallasmom #dallasmoms #dallasmommy #dallasmomblog #dallasvoter #dallaslife #texas #houston #dallastexas #fortworth #dfw #austin #dallastx #dallas ♬ original sound – CourierDFW
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Early voting in Texas: Where, when and how to vote
Early voting in Texas starts on October 21. Here’s what to know.
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The dos and don’ts of voting by mail in 2024
The deadline to vote by mail is October 25. Let’s go over how to register.
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A guide for first-time voters in Texas
Voting for the first time can be overwhelming. So we compiled a list of all you need to know as a first-time voter in Texas, including key dates.
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How to become a poll worker in Texas
Poll workers are key to a healthy democracy, helping ensure elections across the country run smoothly. Not only do they hand out those cool “I voted” stickers and answer questions during the early voting period and on Election Day, but they also make sure everyone’s vote is included in the final tally by counting absentee…
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VIDEO: Texas voter is excited to vote for Kamala Harris
@courierdfw Vice President Kamala Harris spoke in Houston this week at the 60th International Biennial Boule of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., event. Attendee Nieka Davis told us why she's excited to have VP Harris on the 2024 presidential ticket. . . . #kamalaharris #kamalaforpresident #kamalaforthepeople #kamalaforpresident🇺🇸✌️#amplifygreater #sgrhoboule #greaterwomengreaterworld #SigmaGammaRho @sgrhoupdates #notgoingback #dallas #texas #houston…
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VIDEO: Voting is ‘how we use our voice’
@courierdfw Last night, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke in Houston at the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., 60th International Biennial Boule, where she responded to Donald Trump's attack on her race. "Donald Trump spoke at the annual meeting of the National Association of Black Journalists, and it was the same old show — the divisiveness…
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VIDEO: Texas father is voting for his daughter
@courierdfw Why is it so important for Texans to ensure their voices are heard in the 2024 election? “We’re literally facing down fascism,” one dad told us. #voter #2024elections #dallas #dfw #texas #dallastexas ♬ original sound – CourierDFW
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What to know about Kamala Harris
From her time as a prosecutor to her term as vice president, Harris has been a strong advocate for reproductive rights and gun safety laws, pursued justice for victims of crime, and has sought to push back on growing right-wing extremism.
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Texas conservatives want to end countywide voting. The costs could be high.
Eliminating county-wide voting has financial consequences and could disenfranchise voters.
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Op-Ed: Was the George Floyd movement all in vain?
The founder of Engaged Voters reflects on the years since George Floyd’s murder and where the country stands ahead of another polarizing presidential election.
