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By James Barragán Feb. 6, 2023
A spokesperson for the secretary of state’s office said only a court order could force a redo of elections. Full Story
Ballots and scanning machines arrive at central counting after polls close in Houston, Tuesday Nov 8, 2022. (Michael Stravato for the Texas Tribune)
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By Patrick Svitek and Pooja Salhotra Updated: Jan. 6, 2023
Democratic County Judge Lina Hidalgo beat Republican Alexandra del Moral Mealer by more than 18,000 votes. An assessment of Election Day problems at polling sites “has not yet revealed” whether any voters were turned away. Full Story
Alexandra del Moral Mealer, a candidate for Harris County Judge, poses for a portrait following a forum hosted by the Houston Super Neighborhood Alliance in Houston on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. Mealer, who was recently endorsed by the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board, is challenging incumbent Judge Lina Hidalgo.
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By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune Dec. 30, 2022
Some sites opened late and reportedly ran out of paper in November, but the county says its investigation into the issues “has not yet revealed” whether anyone was turned away. Full Story
Harris county election administrator Clifford Tatum speaks to the press at the central counting center at NRG Park in Houston on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.
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By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune Dec. 9, 2022
In the latest fallout from Election Day woes, a GOP judicial candidate is suing to overturn her loss, citing unspecified data and “2,000 reports” of polling place problems. Full Story
People cast their ballots at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center in Houston on Nov. 8, 2022.
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By Alexa Ura Updated: Dec. 2, 2022
Mike May, who lost to Houston state Rep. Jon Rosenthal by 6,000 votes, wants the Texas House to order a new election. State law allows such an appeal, but the House hasn’t approved one in more than 40 years. Full Story
From left: Republican Mike May and Texas House District 135 incumbent Democrat Jon Rosenthal.
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By Patrick Svitek Updated: Nov. 30, 2022
Adam Hinojosa finished 659 votes behind Democrat Morgan LaMantia in a race that garnered 175,415 total votes. Full Story
From left: Adam Hinojosa and Morgan LaMantia. Hinojosa, Republican candidate for Texas Senate District 27, has asked for a recount against LaMantia, his Democratic opponent.
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By James Barragán Nov. 29, 2022
O’Rourke’s campaign said they gave the money back before the company’s scandals became widely public, because they were taken aback by such a large unsolicited donation. Full Story
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried attends a press conference at the FTX Arena in downtown Miami on Friday, June 4, 2021.
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By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune, and Roxanna Asgarian and Robert Downen, The Texas Tribune Updated: Nov. 22, 2022
After a last-minute challenge from the attorney general, county commissioners agreed to certify those provisional votes in time for the canvassing deadline. Full Story
Voters wait in line after 7 p.m at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center in Houston on Nov. 8, 2022. The polling location was one of the Harris County polling locations open until 8 PM on Election Day.
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By Jesus Vidales Nov. 21, 2022
A court ordered Harris County to keep its polls open late on Election Day, but Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the state Supreme Court to not allow ballots cast after normal deadline to count. Full Story
Ballots and scanning machines arrive at central counting after polls close in Houston, Tuesday Nov 8, 2022. (Michael Stravato for the Texas Tribune)
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By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune Nov. 18, 2022
The state’s biggest county has no central system for tracking problems, so it still can’t say how many polling places opened late, ran out of paper or worked just fine. Full Story
Ballot boxes and machines are organized in place after processing in Houston, Tuesday Nov 8, 2022 at central counting. (Michael Stravato for the Texas Tribune)
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By Jinitzail Hernández Nov. 18, 2022
Some parents and family of the students killed at Robb Elementary in May campaigned for Democrats. They were hoping for stricter gun control laws in Texas. Full Story
Residents watch Uvalde Leader-News reporters update results from local races on a white board in Uvalde on Election Day Nov. 8, 2022.
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By Patrick Svitek Nov. 17, 2022
After defeating O’Rourke — Texas’ most promising Democrat in recent history — Abbott begins his third term in a strong position, with a rising national profile and a governing mandate in the eyes of fellow Republicans. Full Story
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a Site Selection’s Governor’s Cup award announcement at the Texas Governor's Mansion in Austin on March 1, 2022.
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By Matthew Choi Nov. 16, 2022
Texas’ seven freshly elected members of Congress run the ideological gamut, from impassioned conservatives to some of the most progressive members ever sent from Texas. Full Story

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By Stephen Neukam Updated: Nov. 15, 2022
Republican support for Trump has faltered after a midterm performance by the party that many considered a resounding disappointment. Full Story
U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz at a press conference on border security at the Anzalduas International Bridge in Mission on Jan. 10, 2019. The senators accompanied President Donald Trump on his trip to the southern border earlier in the day.
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By Alexa Ura Updated: Nov. 16, 2022
Scattered paper ballot shortages and late openings of polling places were among the glitches that prompted calls for scrutiny from statewide Republican officials. Full Story
Ballots and scanning machines arrive at central counting after polls close in Houston on Tuesday Nov. 8, 2022.
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By Matthew Choi Updated: Nov. 15, 2022
The California Republican still needs at least 218 votes to become House speaker. That vote will be on Jan. 3. Full Story
U.S. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-California, arrives as U.S. House Republicans gather for leadership elections at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 15, 2022.
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By Matthew Choi Nov. 15, 2022
After finally flipping the Democratic district, Monica De La Cruz vowed to “represent all of South Texas” and likely will be influential on border issues. Full Story
Republican congressional candidate for TX-15 Monica De La Cruz at a news conference at a GOP event in McAllen on Nov. 6, 2022.
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By Patrick Svitek Nov. 14, 2022
In a press call Monday, O’Rourke’s team reflected on its failures during the election, but said Gov. Greg Abbott had the advantage with his ability to attract media attention and rely on” established narratives” that historically favor Republicans. Full Story

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By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune Nov. 14, 2022
In the face of their suspicions and threats, Tarrant County Elections Administrator Heider Garcia didn’t fight back. He welcomed them in and listened. Full Story
Election Administrator Heider Garcia speaks to members of the ballot board in the central count station of the Tarrant County Election Administration building in Fort Worth on November 8, 2022.
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By James Barragán and Patrick Svitek Nov. 11, 2022
Beto O’Rourke lost by double-digits on Tuesday night and so did every other statewide Democrat. That has left Democrats in a familiar position: wounded after a disappointing election night while contemplating their strategy and their future. Full Story
A woman watches the election results and waves a United States flag at the Beto O'Rourke election night headquarters event, on Nov. 8, 2022, in El Paso.
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