2022 Texas Elections

Accusations of “grooming” — or falsely equating LGBTQ+ people with sexual abusers — are cropping up in this election cycle and across the national political landscape.

Since the last presidential election, a variety of conspiracy theories around voting machines have emerged. With the 2022 midterms upon us, Texas election officials are working to dispel those false claims — including providing behind-the-scenes looks at how elections work.

For three decades, Johnson has represented Texas’ 30th Congressional District, which includes most of south Dallas County and some surrounding areas. Now, with the Democrat's retirement, voters and candidates alike are looking forward to change in their district.

At least 10 people listed as Collin County Republican Party precinct chairs — and others — have raised questions about election integrity in public comments before the all-Republican county commissioners court since July.

Two years after 2020, the Big Lie — the false claim that the presidential election was stolen — is as alive as ever in Texas. And with early voting for the midterm elections underway, many worry democracy will be tested this year like never before.

Latino voters are sought-after swing voters, and Democrats and Republicans are spending a lot to win them over. In states such as Texas, Latino voters could change the outcome of midterm elections.

Gov. Abbott has been able capitalize on polling that shows immigration remains a top concern for Texans, even as abortion, school safety and gun violence compete for voters’ attention.

We're talking to dozens of Hispanic voters before the November midterms about the top issues on their mind — including what they want from candidates and their state government. We'd love to hear from you too!

The lone Republican on the Dallas County Commissioners Court, J.J. Koch, is facing a tough re-election fight against a Democrat allied with County Judge Clay Jenkins.

The former president will stage a rally Saturday in Robstown, west of Corpus Christi.

Sharon Navarro, a professor of political science at the University of Texas at San Antonio, said the messages Republicans are using to target Latino voters — about immigration and the economy — seem to be working.

The groups say social media companies are not doing enough to curb the spread of falsehoods specifically targeting Latinos.