Texas leaders have repeatedly claimed the state’s voting maps are race blind. Until the Trump DOJ disagreed.

Gov. Greg Abbott has acknowledged DOJ concerns that some districts were drawn “along strict racial lines.” Critics say it’s a political ploy. Read More

Will Saturday’s elections be the last one in May for Texas?

Elections Will Saturday’s elections be the last one in May for Texas? The Texas House is considering a bill to abolish May elections, which have the lowest turnout of any election. Read More

2024 elections - The Texas Tribune

The latest 2024 elections news from The Texas Tribune. By Jess Huff May 2, 2025 The Texas House is considering a bill to abolish May elections, which have the lowest turnout of any election. Full ... Read More

Texas voter turnout rate down compared to 2020 | The Texas Tribune

Turnout among Texas voters is slightly down this fall compared to the record-setting 2020 presidential election, according to a Texas Tribune analysis of state data. Read More

Texas voter turnout falls in 2024 election despite ... - The Texas Tribune

Political scientists said 2020 may have been an anomaly, since the COVID-19 pandemic energized voters, and some Texas counties temporarily reduced barriers to voting that year. Read More

Texas’ early voting turnout rate down in 2024 | The Texas Tribune

Texas does not track voter registration by party. Using voting history in political party primaries offers a proxy during a general election. Read More

Will Saturday’s elections be the last one in May for Texas?

Participation in municipal elections, which largely happen the first Saturday in May, is notoriously low. That’s one reason why Texas lawmakers are considering ending them. Read More

Texas voter turnout falls in 2024 election despite record registration ...

Election 2024 Texas voter turnout falls in 2024 election despite record registration numbers A historic 18.6 million Texans were registered to vote in the 2024 election, and 61% cast ballots, a ... Read More

Will Saturday’s elections be the last one in May for Texas?

The Texas House is considering a bill to abolish May elections, which have the lowest turnout of any election. Read More

Will Saturday’s elections be the last one in May for Texas? - MSN

Tickets are on sale now for the 15th annual Texas Tribune Festival, Texas’ breakout ideas and politics event happening Nov. 13–15 in downtown Austin. TribFest 2025 is presented by JPMorganChase. Read More