As registered voters in the Houston area head to the polls to cast their ballots, some are taking the time to explain why they are voting in this election.

Texas voters headed to the polls on Nov. 5, 2024, to cast their ballots in the general election.

With Election Day right around the corner, a new survey from the University of Houston suggests less than half of Harris County voters believe the results will be fair and accurate.

Texas voters head to the polls on Nov. 5, 2024, to cast their ballots in the general election.

Texas voters head to the polls on Nov. 5, 2024, to cast their ballots in the general election.

Texas voters head to the polls on Nov. 5, 2024, to cast their ballots in the general election.

Texas voters head to the polls on Nov. 5, 2024, to cast their ballots in the general election.

Texas voters head to the polls on Nov. 5, 2024, to cast their ballots in the general election.

Voters cast their ballots on Nov. 5, 2024, in the U.S. Presidential Election.

Priscila True, vice president of voter services, stops by Houston Life to share some of the commonly asked questions volunteers get about voter registration.

In a significant move to ensure election integrity, Texas has removed over one million people from its voter rolls, Governor Greg Abbott announced on Monday.

Youth-led progressive organizations have warned for months that Joe Biden had a problem with young voters, pleading with the president to work more closely with them to refocus on the issues most important to younger generations or risk losing their votes.

San Jacinto County primary election results for March 4, 2024.

Voters who reside within several Greater Houston area school districts will make a decision to approve several trustee positions, bonds, and propositions on November 7, 2023.

Voters in Harris County cast their ballots on Nov. 7, 2023 to make a decision on several council member positions, propositions and school trustees.

The 2023 General and Special Election will be held on Nov. 7, 2023. Voters who live within the city will cast their votes for Houston mayor candidates and for Houston City Council. Voters will also cast their votes for statewide and countywide propositions, county bond issues, school district props and trustees.

Conroe Independent School District is averaging about 3,000 new students per year. The district has added over 250 portable classrooms to help accommodate the influx of students.

In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights is beginning in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure last year.

The Fort Bend Independent School District is one of the highest achieving districts, but school officials say the starting pay for teachers is the lowest in the area.

Black voters have been a steady foundation for Democratic candidates for decades, but that support appeared to show a few cracks in this year’s elections.

Incumbent Republican commissioner Jack Cagle, who has been at the center of recent political drama on the Harris County Commissioners Court, is hoping voters give him another term in office to focus on what he calls the basics of good county government service.

The sheriff in metropolitan Phoenix says he’s stepped up security around ballot drop boxes after a series of incidents involving people keeping watch on the boxes and taking video of voters after they were apparently inspired by lies about the 2020 election.

In this week’s episode, Matthew, Alexa and Cassi look back at months of political fights after the elections bill made it out of the Texas House.

(TEXAS TRIBUNE) – Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Among registered Texas voters, 45% approve of the job he’s doing and 44% disapprove. Public approval for Abbott’s handling of the pandemic peaked at the beginning; in the April 2020 UT/TT Poll, 56% of Texas voters approved of his responses and 29% disapproved. The governor’s numbers held steady, with 46% of Texas voters giving him an approving job review and 39% giving him a disapproving one. AdCongress remains notably unpopular: 22% of Texas voters approve of its job performance, and 57% disapprove — 43% of them strongly.

HOUSTON – Voters in Texas turned out in huge numbers during the election. Despite polls showing Texas as a battleground state for the presidential race, the Lone Star State’s reputation as reliably red continued in 2020. President Donald Trump, with 52% of the vote as of Thursday afternoon, trounced former Vice President Joe Biden, who had 46% of the vote. U.S. President - Texas Vote View All CandidatesHowever, the six-point margin of the 2020 presidential race in Texas is a bit tighter than the nine-point margin between Trump and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2016. Profile of a Texas voterData collected by the Associated Press helps build a profile of the average Texas voter and how he or she voted.

Voters cast their ballots in Houston on Election Day 2020. Credit: Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) In this week's episode, Matthew talks to Ross, Abby and Patrick about Democrats falling short on their goals for Texas and the latest on the race for state House speaker.

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Fort Bend County clinched the second-highest early voter turnout rate among Texas' most populous urban counties, according to data from the Secretary of State’s office. Additionally, the early-voting turnout in Fort Bend County has surpassed the county’s total voting turnout for the 2016 election. Collin County is the only urban Texas county with a higher early voting turnout rate than Fort Bend County. “Our neighbors, friends, and family members in Fort Bend County are excited about participating in this historic election and continue to lead the State,” Fort Bend County Judge KP George said in a statement. Fort Bend County County polling locations will remain open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Deputy voting clerk Justin Sullivan waits for voters to cast their ballots during the second week of early voting in San Antonio on Oct. 19. Credit: Robin Jerstad for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) In this week's TribCast, Matthew talks with Ross, Abby and Patrick about the state of the biggest races in Texas less than one week from Election Day.

Though Louisiana won’t be handing out “I Voted” stickers at the polls this year, we can’t help but highlight its award-winning design. Clark County, NevadaPersonifying Las Vegas in a creative sticker, Clark County takes into account the familiar details that make its area known in its 'I Voted' sticker. Alaska Division of ElectionsAlaska has various options of its 'I Voted' sticker for 2020 elections and they each pay homage to women and its native communities. Alaska redesigned its “I Voted” sticker in time to celebrate the 19th Amendment’s centennial. The artwork takes a twist from traditional “I Voted" sticker designs with a call to action instead, asking anyone reading to go out and vote.

Early voters cast their ballots at the Performing Arts Center at Texas State University in San Marcos on Monday. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) In this week's episode, Matthew speaks with Alex, Cassi and Patrick about the state of politics in Texas less than two weeks before Election Day.