Elections
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Here’s how to vote in Texas as an out-of-state college student
If you are an out-of-state college student and need to now how to vote in a Texas election, here is a step-by step guide.
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Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger to lead group of Republicans for Colin Allred
Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger will lead a GOP group backing U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, in his drive to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.
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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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How to get involved in get-out-the-vote efforts in Texas
Feeling helpless ahead of the November election? There are multiple ways to get involved in the effort to get people to the polls.
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These offices are on Texas ballots this year
Election season is just around the corner, and it’s likely you’ve heard about the big races, including the one for our next US president. But what about races that are local to Texas—and even DFW? There are actually tons of offices and positions on the ballot this November, and it may be surprising to hear…
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How Texans with disabilities can vote in the November election
Every polling place will offer at least one kind of accessible voting equipment for federal elections.
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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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I refused to let Texas’ abortion ban decide my life. Other women aren’t so lucky.
Unless our country gets a reality check about who we elect to office and we educate ourselves on their positions, we women have no hope of deciding whether we want to start a family or not—or if we want to carry a rapist’s child. We stand no chance unless we fight for what we believe…
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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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Latino voting rights group calls for investigation after Texas authorities search homes
A Latino voting rights group called Monday for a federal investigation after its volunteers said Texas authorities raided their homes and seized phones and computers as part of an investigation by the state’s Republican attorney general into allegations of voter fraud.
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Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination for president, lays out her vision for the country
The final night of the Democratic National Convention capped off a remarkable month of surging enthusiasm for Harris’ candidacy.
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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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How to register to vote in Texas
Here’s exactly how you can register to vote in Texas or check your voter registration status.
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Barack and Michelle Obama highlight Harris and Trump’s wildly different visions for America
Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama capped off Tuesday’s events at the DNC, where they laid out differing visions of where America will go under a Harris or Trump presidency.
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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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Joe Biden passes the torch to Kamala Harris on night one of the Democratic Convention
President Joe Biden promised to be “the best volunteer the Harris and Walz campaign has ever seen.”
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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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Trump a CEO’s dream, worker’s nightmare, labor leaders warn at DNC
The heads of six unions spoke on the first night of the Democratic National Convention to list the many ways the Biden-Harris team has had workers’ backs and how Trump has been hostile to workers’ rights and prosperity.
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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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How to vote on Election Day in Texas
Here’s how to plan for Election Day voting in Texas and what to expect.
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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.
