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High early voting turnout sets stage for competitive Texas midterm races

Texas could see record midterm turnout as candidates make their final push ahead of Election Day.

Decision 2026 Oct 30

Abbott's campaign app uses phone contacts to track voters, raising questions
Decision 2026 Oct 29

Texas Republicans sound alarm over early voting as JD Vance rallies supporters in North Texas

lone star politics Oct 28

Talarico vows to ‘take back Texas' as Trump makes last push to keep the state in GOP hands

Early voting numbers are up and Pres. Trump won Texas by double digits in the last two presidential races, but some Republicans now see him as a liability.
lone star politics Oct 27

Record Texas turnout possible as early voting points to a close election

An estimated 10 million Texans could vote as candidates battle for an edge before Election Day.
politics Oct 27

Trump returning to TX for high-stakes push to keep the state in Republican hands

After winning the state by double digits in the last two presidential races, some Texas Republicans now see Trump as a liability.
politics Oct 26

Fed up with political spam texts? Here's how to stop them

An expert says weak U.S. data privacy protections help fuel unwanted campaign messages.

lone star politics Oct 27

Assassination attempt foiled against McKinney Congressman

Capitol police arrested a 17-year-old McKinney teenager. They told Congressman Self he was recently radicalized and was being monitored by Federal agents. He was planning an ISIS-inspired attack at a chili cookoff where Congressman Self would be with Dallas Cowboys legendary players.
lone star politics Oct 27

District Attorney Phil Sorrells touts law enforcement support, experience in reelection bid

In a rematch from four years ago, incumbent Republican Tarrant County District Attorney Phil Sorrells faces Democratic challenger Tiffany Burks. Sorrells served 25 years as a Tarrant County Criminal Court Judge. He speaks to Lone Star Politics about the race.
lone star politics Oct 27

Fort Worth Mayor Parker represents many split-ticket voters ahead of election

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker embraces the term moderate Republican. She plans to split her ticket and vote for some Republicans and some Democrats this November. She represents maybe the most important voting block in Tarrant County.
lone star politics Oct 26

Lone Star Politics: Oct. 25, 2026

A look at Tarrant County’s role in the upcoming midterms. Plus, a teen is arrested in a foil plot against a state representative.
Decision 2026 Oct 23

Dallas church joins statewide ‘Black Out Sunday' voting initiative

More than 2,000 churches across Texas are encouraging congregants to head to the polls Sunday as part of the nonpartisan early-voting initiative.
FBI Oct 22

FBI arrests McKinney teen accused of plotting to assassinate North Texas U.S. Rep. Keith Self

Rep. Self confirms to NBC 5 that the 17-year-old was arrested in early October, as his campaign for re-election ramps up.
Decision 2026 Oct 30

Tarrant County Races: 2026 Midterm Election

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you can vote.
Decision 2026 Oct 30

Rockwall County Races: 2026 Midterm Election

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you can vote.
Decision 2026 Oct 30

Kaufman County Races: 2026 Midterm Election

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you can vote.
Decision 2026 Oct 30

Ellis County Races: 2026 Midterm Election

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you can vote.
Decision 2026 Oct 30

Denton County Races: 2026 Midterm Election

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you can vote.
Decision 2026 Oct 30

Dallas County Races: 2026 Midterm Election

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you can vote.
Decision 2026 Oct 30

Collin County Races: 2026 Midterm Election

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you can vote.

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