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Early voting has been extended to Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Election Day is Saturday, Jan. 31.

Houston’s CD-18 runoff sees two-day early voting extension after judge’s ruling

by ShaVonne Herndon

| January 28, 2026

Congress | HTX | TEXAS POLITICS | voting
Extension follows civil rights lawsuit over weather shutdowns in closely watched congressional runoff. A judge has ordered Harris County to extend early voting in the Congressional District 18 runoff, granting two additional days of access after civil rights groups sued to restore time lost during this week’s weather‑related shutdowns. Pure Justice, the Texas Civil Rights […]
Harris and Fort Bend counties are heading into a major election year. Crowded races for county judge, county attorney, district clerk, and Congress mean long ballots and big decisions for millions of residents.

Local races take shape in Harris and Fort Bend counties ahead of March primaries

by ShaVonne Herndon

| January 22, 2026

2026 Election | HTX | local politics | voting
Voters in Harris County and Fort Bend County are heading into a major election year with crowded races for county judge, county attorney, district clerk and Congress. Dozens of candidates from both parties have filed for these key offices, setting up for competitive primaries on March 3. The results will help define local leadership and county priorities for millions of Houston residents ahead of the November general election.
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson speaking at a podium

Texas hands over complete list of registered voters to Trump administration

by The Texas Tribune

| January 12, 2026

2026 | 2026 Election | 2026 elections | local politics | political | politics | TEXAS | texas voter | Trump administration | voting | VOTING IN TEXAS
Texas officials have turned over the state’s voter roll to the U.S. Justice Department, according to a spokesperson for the Texas Secretary of State’s Office, complying with the Trump administration’s demands for access to data on millions of voters across the country.
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WHY YOUR CIVIC ACTIVISM SHOULDN’T STOP AT THE BALLOT BOX

by Staff Reports

| November 13, 2025

Community | EXCO-Player | local politics | old texas | TEXAS | voter education | voting
Voting is only one component of being civically active, according to Khanay Turner, executive director of the Barbara Jordan Leadership Institute. Cast your ballot and then stay involved by talking policy with elected officials and holding them accountable, she added. Her comments came during COURIER Texas' "Faith, Freedom, and the Future of Texas" event on Nov. 5 in partnership with Americans United for Separation of Church and State.
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POV: Early voting is faster than a Chick-fil-A drive-thru

by Staff Reports

| October 29, 2025

Community | election | EXCO-Player | old texas | TEXAS | voting | VOTING IN TEXAS | Voting Info
Things that take longer than early voting: 👉 Preheating your oven 👉 Checking out at H-E-B 👉 Waiting for the barista to make your latte 👉 Basically everything You can still vote early in Texas through Oct. 31 or cast your ballot on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4.
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