Elections

Julie Johnson’s win came as Sarah McBride of Delaware was elected the first openly transgender congressperson.

Record-breaking turnout for voters in and around Lubbock was still not able to meet expectations by the Elections Office, with a total percentage just over 62% of registered voters in Lubbock County; while close approval of local propositions opens the question of how long older Lubbockites will financially support Lubbock's massive growth.

Tuesday’s vote was a rare chance for Texans to vote directly on abortion restrictions. The state already has a near-total abortion ban.

Texas Republicans reaffirmed their overwhelming control of the state legislature in Tuesday’s election. But a crop of fresh Republican faces in the Texas House could have big implications for the balance of power in the chamber, including the state’s ongoing battle over school vouchers.

Texans from across the state went to the polls early with plenty on their mind. The 'Texas Tribune' partnered with other news organizations to hear from a diverse cross-section of voters.

Voter ID information, vote center locations, and more on the November 5 election in Lubbock County can be found here.

The small group of church members and its pastor steer clear of political conversations to avoid offending one another and to let individuals form their own opinions.

Anxiety around the elections is at an all-time high. People across Texas are finding ways to deal with it.

In the first presidential election since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion has emerged as a leading issue on many voters' minds as they head to the polls. We talked with two Texas Christians who’ve come to different conclusions.

Hospitals in Texas must begin asking patients for their citizenship status under an executive order that took effect on Friday. Lubbock hospitals say “any response to questions regarding citizenship status will not affect patient care.” And Texas Public Radio's Jerry Clayton reports the State of Texas will not allow federal election monitors at polling places.