The latest 2020 elections news from The Texas Tribune.
You've heard that refrain — the one about running the government like a business — from dozens of candidates over the years. In the case of voting, businesses might be a good place for government officials to pick up some pointers. Full Story
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The group is jumping into the contest with an ad campaign targeting Republican incumbent John Cornyn on health care. Full Story
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Roy, the one-term Republican congressman who represents the Austin-area district, squares off with Davis, his Democratic challenger, in our Split Decision virtual debate series. Full Story
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First-day turnout was up just under a percentage point in Texas' 10 biggest counties, but it's unclear whether that trend will continue through Election Day. Full Story
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In this edition of the TribCast, Ross talks to pollsters Joshua Blank, James Henson and Daron Shaw about the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll, focused on the election and the pandemic. Full Story
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With some political campaigns embracing law enforcement in Texas, the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll found two things to be true: Most voters don't want to decrease funding for police, and almost all voters feel safe where they live. Full Story
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Texas voters' disagreements on candidates are mirrored by differences over top priorities and problems, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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The ad onslaught came as some signs pointed to a competitive race as early voting kicked off Tuesday. Full Story
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Voters in Harris County shattered the record for in-person ballots cast on the first day of early voting, with more than 128,000 people voting, according to the county elections office. Full Story
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The Texas Tribune is partnering with ProPublica's Electionland to track obstacles to voting in Texas. Here's how you can help. Full Story
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A noisy election year from the presidential race at the top of the ballot to the congressional and legislative races attracting money from partisans all over the U.S. has reached the decision point. In-person early voting in Texas starts today. Full Story
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Only a minority of Texas voters from both parties say they're ready to trust the results of the 2020 election for president, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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When it comes to filling a spot on the U.S. Supreme Court, Texas voters are split the same way the U.S. Senate is split — along party lines, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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West made the comments Friday to the Austin American-Statesman after his lack of support for Hegar came up at her first debate with Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn. Full Story
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Political parties are enlisting a record number of poll watchers in Texas and across the country for a highly charged election season. Full Story
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The president leads the former vice president 50%-45% in Texas, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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Cornyn, the Republican incumbent, leads Hegar 50%-42% in his bid for a fourth term, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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The fate of the presidential race in Texas could be tied to dozens of legislative and congressional races in the state's suburbs. Those seats have often gone to Republicans. But Democratic candidates are raising and spending big. Full Story
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Voting rights groups say last-minute changes to the voting process in Texas have created confusion. Gov. Greg Abbott’s office says he has expanded accessibility by allowing voters to submit mail-in ballots in person before Election Day. Full Story
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Democrats outraised Republicans in battleground districts in the third quarter, though Republicans still have the cash-on-hand advantage. Full Story
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