Government and Politics

Counties must now process affected voter registrations before Monday, when Texans can start voting early in the midterm elections.

Early voting in the Nov. 3 general election runs from Oct. 19 to Oct. 30, and there are many competitive races on the ballot for this midterm year. You can find election details and search your address for the items on your ballot here.

U.S. Congressional District 19 is up for election in the midterms and there are two newcomers competing for the office. Kyle Rable is the Democrat running for the position. He sat down with KACU to discuss his platform, largely built around serving working class West Texans.

U.S. Congressional District 19 is up for election in the midterms and there are two newcomers competing for the office. Tom Sell is the Republican candidate for the position. KTTZ sat down with him to discuss some of the issues that are top of mind for West Texans and the experience he would bring to the office.

The seat to represent Texas’ Senate District 28 in the state legislature is on the ballot in the November midterm elections. The seat is currently held by incumbent Charles Perry, who is facing against his first opponent since he was elected in 2014. KACU interviewed the first-time candidate Riley Rodriquez about his campaign and priorities.

The seat to represent Texas’ Senate District 28 in the state legislature is on the ballot in the November midterm elections. Charles Perry is the incumbent Republican running for the position. This is the first time since he was elected in 2014 that Perry has had competition for the seat. KTTZ sat down with Perry to discuss the issues he would be focused on in next year’s legislative session if re-elected, primarily those affecting rural communities, including data centers, public education, and affordability.

The race has drawn national attention, after Republican nominee Bo French faced backlash for his social media posts.

Texas officials say nearly 1.5 million homeowners now pay zero school property taxes. The state is supposed to hold districts "harmless," but some say there is a "gap."

The district says it’s complying with state law. But which state law?

Voting rights groups are asking a judge to enforce a 2021 settlement aimed at providing reliable online registration through DPS.