Houston voters, get ready! You've got three elections coming up fast in April and May. Make sure you're registered and know where to vote so your voice is heard.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 11 mentions in the last 30 days.
The contract with Harris County for election services is valued at $1,143,739.74.
Voters and election officials will benefit from efficient election administration.
Communities with low voter turnout may see their concerns underrepresented.
The city has contracted with Harris County to manage election services for the upcoming runoff election.
The 1965 federal law helped Latino and Black voters gain representation in city and school boards across Texas but now that could change.
ABC13 recaps the results and turnouts of the May 2 municipal election ABC13 Houston
The race is to fill the vacant seat through January of next year.
Election Day is Saturday. Here's what's on Houston-area ballots, from SD4 to school tax increases. Houston Chronicle
While the court did not strike down the provision entirely, Justice Elena Kagan said Wednesday’s ruling made Section 2 of the VRA “all but a dead letter.”
The high court’s 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais seriously weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, and will likely result in further partisan redistricting in southern states, such as Texas.
With multiple elections coming up in May, advocates say gaps in support services can make voting a time-consuming challenge for many people with disabilities, despite legal protections guaranteeing access.
Early voting is underway in the first of three elections stretching between April 20 and May 26.
Houston Texas Election Results 2026: See latest vote totals ABC13 Houston
There's a push to increase voter turnout for upcoming elections, with a focus on District C and potential voter forums.