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View allElection Day is here. Here’s what Houston-area voters need to know
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. statewide on Election Day. As long as voters get in line before 7 p.m., they will be allowed to vote.
Election Results 2026: Texas, Harris County and regionwide general election
Follow live 2026 Texas general election results for statewide and Harris County races, including the U.S. Senate contest between James Talarico and Ken Paxton and the Texas governor’s race between Greg Abbott and Gina Hinojosa. See vote totals and election results for Harris County Judge candidates Letitia Plummer and Orlando Sanchez and other contests from around the Houston-Galveston region.
Harris County surpasses 2022 midterm voter turnout with several hours left before polls close
Polls in Harris County and across Texas are open until 7 p.m. Voters who arrive in line before 7 p.m. will be able to remain in line and cast their ballot.
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All in Local AIHello Houston – The Commuter Cut (November 3, 2026)
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
Hello Houston (November 3, 2026)
Today: We break down Election Day, discuss how to navigate family courts without an attorney, and talk with Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Nicole Zuraitis. Plus, Houston civil attorney and content creator Erika Harrison takes on “Five Simple Questions.”
New restrictions at Texas Tech are changing what professors can teach
The rules have led to changes in course materials, prompted accusations of censorship and fueled pushback from faculty and students, including faculty departures, student protests and a federal lawsuit.
Tarrant County Young Republican chair resigns, announces vote for Dem in Railroad Commission race
The former Tarrant County Young Republicans chair resigned after announcing she would vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal over Republican Bo French in the Texas Railroad Commission race.
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All in Business of AIHere’s how 2026 midterm election votes will be tallied and reported in Texas
Results from early voting should start rolling out after polls close at 7 p.m. It will be hours before all races are called.
It’s Election Day. Here’s what to watch as Texas wraps its most competitive electoral season in years.
Democrats have forced Republicans to compete from U.S. Senate to railroad commissioner, and early turnout hit a modern-day midterm record. Tuesday night could reshape Texas politics.
Ken Paxton and James Talarico close their Senate campaigns on home turf
To win, Paxton needs to keep the margin close in Collin County, his political home base. Talarico must earn epic returns in Travis County, the bluest part of the state.
See November 2026 midterm election results as votes come in across Texas.
Texans are voting in several high-profile races, including contests for U.S. Senate, governor, several legislative seats and more.