Texas sample ballot for the 2026 primary elections shows every race to vote on
Voters in every precinct will have a distinct ballot, depending on what races are in play where they live.
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Voters in every precinct will have a distinct ballot, depending on what races are in play where they live.
In Texas, your residence is located in a specific "precinct" within the county where you will vote. Here's a look at how to find that location.
Texas voters will head to the polls four times in 2026. Here are the key dates, deadlines, and voting hours to know.
Patrick David Gillespie, John Sims, Monte "Doc" Mitchell and Kurt Schwab are running in the March 3 GOP primary for a district long rated solidly Democratic.
The usually low-key race has taken on a bigger profile this year with a contested Republican primary.
On primary election day in Texas' newly drawn 33rd Congressional District, voters are choosing between former congressman Colin Allred, Rep. Julie Johnson, Zeeshan Hafeez and Carlos Quintanilla.
The winner of Democratic primary will be heavily favored to win the general election in November.
Despite redistricting and an open seat, Democrats still hold at least three-quarters of the votes in District 30.
From fighting federal overreach to courtroom experience, Huffman, Middleton, Reitz and Roy lay out their priorities as Texas GOP voters head to the polls.
Voting on election day, March 3, in Dallas County will be different than during early voting.
Jack Fink spoke with the three major Republicans running for U.S. Senate during their campaign stops in North Texas.
The new map was designed for the GOP to pick up five Democratic-held House seats.
There are three major candidates for agriculture commissioner, including Republicans Miller, Sheets and Democrat Clayton Tucker.
Voter turnout and choices now can shape state and national political balance.
On day one of early voting, Ken Paxton told John Cornyn to "come home" as their heated GOP Senate primary battle intensifies.
Early voting runs from Tuesday until Friday, Feb. 27.
It is one of two Democratic majority districts in North Texas after the 32nd Congressional District was redrawn to have a majority of Republicans.
Dallas voters will decide on a historic $6.2 billion school bond in May, the largest school bond proposal in Texas history.
"We're going up against billionaire megadonors. We're going up against the establishment in both political parties."
In a state Senate race in Fort Worth's Tarrant County, Democrat Taylor Rehmet defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss by 14 points — a 30-point swing from President Trump's results in 2024.
A major dust-up between two high-profile Texas Democrats is making waves across the country.
Democrat and Republican candidates face off in a nationally watched runoff that both parties see as a test of voter mobilization.
The candidates vying for a rare open state Senate seat in North Texas say they are leaving nothing to chance as early voting is set to begin for District 9 in Tarrant County.
Dallas Congresswoman Crockett's entry into the U.S. Senate race shook up the Democratic primary in Texas.
Veasey said in a statement released on Monday that he will exit the race for Tarrant County Judge and serve out the remainder of his term in Congress.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.
The president lived at the Tudor-style Queens estate until age 4.
In a blog post, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei cautioned that swarms of rogue AI agents could take over the internet in as little as six months.
It's not yet clear what led up to the shooting.
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.
The president lived at the Tudor-style Queens estate until age 4.
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink sat down with President Trump for an exclusive interview during the president's visit to North Texas.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
In a blog post, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei cautioned that swarms of rogue AI agents could take over the internet in as little as six months.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
The president lived at the Tudor-style Queens estate until age 4.
The court filing did not indicate what charges David Rush could plead to.
An Afghan permanent resident living in Texas has been deported after the Justice Department accused her of being an "alien terrorist," in the first such case of its kind.
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
Breanna Stewart had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists to help the U.S. win its 33rd in a row in the tournament.
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 on Friday to begin the process of changing the name and said a final name has not been chosen.
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
