Texas nonprofits helping voters in Latino communities are limiting assistance with mail ballots due to a 2021 state law criminalizing paid staff involvement in ballot help. The law, SB1, makes it illegal for anyone to receive compensation for helping voters fill in ballots, with violations punishable as a felony up to 10 years in prison and $10,000 fine.
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Texas Secretary of State Robert Howden announced formation of working groups made up of county election and registration officials to improve the Texas Election Administration Management (TEAM) system as redevelopment continues.
Robert S. Howden, Texas Secretary of State; County election and registration officials, Working group members
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Following Tuesday's election, Democrats won the governorship, lieutenant governorship, and will hold the majority in the Texas House. Education leaders discussed potential policy changes affecting Texas public schools.
Jackie Anderson, president of the Houston Federation of Teachers; Bob Sanborn, president & CEO of Children at Risk
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Democrat Sarah Eckhardt, a state senator, won the race for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, defeating appointed Republican incumbent Don Huffines. Eckhardt's victory flips the comptroller's office to Democratic control for the first time since 1999.
$1 billion for Texas Education Freedom Accounts program budget allocation
Sarah Eckhardt, Democratic candidate for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, state senator; Don Huffines, Republican incumbent Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
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Farrah Abraham ran for Austin City Council District 5 on November 3, 2026, and finished fourth in a four-person race. Incumbent Ryan Alter and David Weinberg advanced to a December 12 runoff.
Farrah Abraham, Candidate for Austin City Council District 5; Ryan Alter, Incumbent, advanced to runoff; David Weinberg, Advanced to runoff
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A national "blue tsunami" swept Democrats to gains in ruby-red districts Trump won by double digits in 2024, improving Democrats' margin by 15 percentage points. California Democrats had pursued redistricting changes via Proposition 50 in anticipation of Republican gerrymanders in states including Texas.
more than $100 million for campaign spending freed up by protecting incumbent Democrats in Southern California swing districts
California Democrats, pursued Proposition 50 redistricting measure; Greg Abbott, Texas Governor who lost reelection; Gavin Newsom, California Governor who promoted Prop. 50 and 4 more
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Young Latino voters ages 18 to 29 in Harris County showed record turnout in the 2026 election, with participation tripling compared to the 2018 midterm elections, according to LULAC. Immigration policies, homeownership costs, rising rents, property taxes, and gas prices motivated voters.
nearly 1.8 million for hispanic voters casting ballots during early voting
Ashley Barahona, University of Houston student who voted; Dr. Sergio Lira, President of Greater Houston LULAC Council; League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Organization tracking Latino voter turnout
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Democrat Julie Holmer won the Collin County Commissioner Precinct 4 election with 56,177 votes (53.3%), defeating Republican Shelby Williams who received 49,198 votes (46.7%). In a separate race, Democrat Nydia Cárdenas won the Tarrant County Commissioners Court Precinct 4 seat with 89,039 votes (51.80%), unseating Republican incumbent Manny Ramirez who received 82,839 votes (48.20%).
Julie Holmer, Democratic candidate for Collin County Commissioner Precinct 4; Shelby Williams, Republican candidate for Collin County Commissioner Precinct 4; Nydia Cárdenas, Democratic candidate for Tarrant County Commissioners Court Precinct 4 and 1 more
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San Antonio voters drove downtown and honked in celebration after a midterm election that produced Democratic victories, including James Talarico's election to U.S. Senate and Gina Hinojosa's election as governor.
James Talarico, Democrat elected to U.S. Senate; Gina Hinojosa, Democrat elected Texas governor; Greg Abbott, Conceded in governor's race
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