2024 North Texas Elections
Election Day is here, KERA has put together a voting guide for North Texas voters. Here are the election dates you should know, and details about where to vote, and links to what’s on the ballot.
Voter Voices
How Asian American community leaders are working to get out the vote in North Texas
Groups like Asian Texans for Justice and voices like those on VVA radio 1600 AM want Asian American voices heard in this election. Here's how they're working to make that happen.
'I just want us to be left alone.' LGBTQ voters list abortion, trans issues among top concerns
North Texas voters who are part of the LGBTQ+ community told KERA their top issues include access to gender-affirming care for minors and abortion.
'I wish we had better options': Black women in South Dallas voice concerns ahead of elections
As Election Day approaches, many Black women in South Dallas feel their concerns — affordable housing, health care and abortion rights — are being overlooked.
North Texas Latinos say the economy is a top concern ahead of elections
Latinos across North Texas pointed to reproductive rights and bridging political divides as major issues this election season — but by and large, many say the economy is their biggest concern.
SMU law students help register voters ahead of Texas deadline
Members of the Black Law Students Association are focusing on getting young Black voters ready for the November election.
Rapid population growth shifts the voter makeup in Texas
Analysts say parts of the state are becoming more competitive — but Texas likely won't turn blue anytime soon.
1 in 4 Latinos in Texas say they're voting for the first time in November election
New polling data released Tuesday says more Latinos are voting for their first or second time this election.
Welcome the stranger? How religion has influenced the immigration debate in Texas
Texas Republicans aren’t shy about touting their Christian faith when advocating for conservative legislation. But many of those same people have taken aim at Catholic organizations in Texas that work with migrants – groups that say their religion is what moves them to help immigrants coming to the state.
Project 2025 think tank data shows noncitizen voting isn't widespread, despite GOP concerns
Data compiled by The Heritage Foundation – most known for being the architect of the controversial policy blueprint known as Project 2025 – shows that noncitizen voting is rare in Texas. That’s despite repeated warnings from the state’s Republican leaders that elections are vulnerable to this type of fraud.
Some Indian American Democrats see themselves in Harris. Others see the limits
In swing states like Georgia, growing numbers of South Asians could make a difference this election. So how do they feel about the woman some call "Lotus POTUS?"
Election News
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Dallas organizers are creating healing spaces for Black women and queer individuals to process post-election emotions, rebuild connections, and find hope. -
Commissioners are considering whether to continue Dallas County's contract with Election Systems & Software after November election issues. -
Dallas County Commissioners say they will get a new elections software system if current problems are not resolved, but it could be difficult ahead of the next election. -
The Princeton mayor runoff race between Mayor Brianna Chacon and Eugene Escobar Jr. is fraught with tension over how to manage the impact of population growth.
LGBTQIA
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The Pentagon has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit involving about 35,000 LGBTQ+ veterans that will help them get benefits like health care and disability. -
Emboldened by the recent election, some Texas lawmakers are already filing bills that would dictate bathroom use, limit gender identity markers on documents and restrict funding for surgeries. -
Chris Evans said he and his wife started Market on the Strip in one of Dallas' historically gay neighborhoods to create a safe space for LGBTQ+ small businesses. The city told them they're no longer allowed to set up on those streets after complaints and alleged permit issues. -
A case surrounding Tennessee's ban on certain gender-affirming care for minors could set precedents for other states that have bans in place, including Texas, where three doctors are being sued for allegedly violating state law.
