Ballots

Pedra Geter filed to challenge Dallas County Precinct 4 commissioner Elba Garcia in the March 3 Democratic primary election, but Texas election code requires candidates to prove felony charges were pardoned to hold public office — which Geter did not.

Under change promoted by Tarrant GOP, voters could cast ballots only in their own precinct rather than at county polling location of choice.

In addition to Dallas, several smaller cities in Dallas County filled city council seats, including a Garland mayor.

Fewer than 5% of all registered county voters cast ballots during early voting April 22-29.

The Argyle ISD school board voted this week to take another shot at a bond election, asking voters to consider passing a $423 million package this May.

A Denton County jury sentenced a man to four years in prison and 10 years probation on Friday for ballot fraud in a 2020 Carrollton mayoral election, according to a press release.

Election Systems & Software, LLC defective software caused ballot count discrepancies and precinct ballot mix-ups.

Now that the 2024 election is over in Texas, the issue of protecting ballot secrecy is receiving renewed attention in the courts and the legislature.

The request comes as state and local officials undermined ballot secrecy in their bids for election transparency.

The last day to register to vote is this Tuesday, Oct. 10. Here are important dates and information to know ahead of Election Day.

ERIC uses confidential data, including driver’s license information, to ensure voter registration information is up-to-date in all member states.

Some local leaders say they worry the changes violate state law, while residents who supported decriminalizing marijuana say the pushback disrespects democracy.