Texas 2020 Elections

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who chairs President Donald Trump's reelection campaign in Texas, said the lack of Texas speakers showed Republicans were not worried about the state. Full Story 

The U.S. representative is the only Texas elected official to get a prime-time speaking slot. Full Story 

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced Wednesday it is now targeting Reps. Van Taylor of Plano, Roger Williams of Austin and Ron Wright of Arlington. Full Story 

Not all of Harris County’s registered voters will ultimately qualify. Texas is among a handful of states with strict eligibility requirements to vote by mail. Full Story 

Texas Republicans who were looking for fertile political ground in the runup to the November elections got a gift from a most unlikely source: the Austin City Council. Full Story 

Luther is running to replace state Sen. Pat Fallon, R-Prosper, in a yet-to-be-called special election now that he is poised for a promotion to Congress. Full Story 

Gonzales' runoff opponent, Raul Reyes, announced Friday evening that he was abandoning his recount effort. Full Story 

Your questions answered about who qualifies, when to expect your ballot and how to make sure your vote counts. Full Story 

During their party's national convention this week, Democrats got a glimpse of their roster of up-and-coming leaders. Among them were at least four Texans who aren't the usual suspects. Full Story 

Freezing local taxes in Texas cities that cut police funding sounds better than it works. But the political angle taken by the state's top leaders gives them something other than pandemic and recession to talk about this election season. Full Story 

Democrats won legal rulings Wednesday blocking Green Party nominees for U.S. Senate, railroad commissioner and the 21st Congressional District from appearing on the November ballot. Full Story 

If the decadeslong Republican hold on Texas politics loosens, it might not be at the top of the ticket. Watch the federal and state legislative races, and where the money's going in those. Full Story 

Carolyn Lewis, a former USPS Board of Governors chair, said she has been disturbed by reports of cost-cutting measures and concerns that the mail service will not be able to handle an influx of mailed-in ballots. Full Story 

Both sides in the race are launching TV ads Tuesday, auguring an expensive, action-packed sprint to November. Full Story 

The Dallas lawmakers are among a group of 17 participating in Tuesday night's keynote address at the Democratic National Convention. Full Story 

Some party leaders have pushed for convention organizers to give more prominent slots to Texans in the convention lineup, eager to show it is a battleground in November. Full Story 

Lots of states make it as easy as possible to register and vote, whether there's a pandemic or not. Texas is not one of those states. Full Story 

Changes at the U.S. Postal Service have raised concerns about whether ballots will be delivered on time, but local officials and Democrats stress that mail-in voting remains a vital and safe way to cast a ballot. Full Story 

It is unclear how many Texas voters may be affected should delays occur. Texas was among 46 states that received a warning from the United States Postal Service, according to The Washington Post. Full Story 

State Democrats see her as someone who can excite key voting groups but who won’t alienate more moderate voters. Full Story