5 things to know about the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on the Voting Rights Act
By James SampleApril 29, 2026, 8:27 AM In a landmark decision issued Wednesday, the Supreme Court, in Louisiana v. Callais, struck down…
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Last-minute voter registration for May 2026 Primary Runoff Election
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texans have until April 27 to register to vote for the May 2026 Primary Runoff Election. The El Paso County Elections…
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Otero County Commissioners renew ICE detention center contract, Immigrant Safety Act to take effect in May
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — Otero County Commissioners held an emergency meeting last Friday to discuss the future of the ICE detention center…
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ABC-7 at 4: Minerva Torres Shelton Wins GOP Nod for County Judge
KVIA-TV (El Pas, TX) – Minerva Torres Shelton, the former law enforcement officer, secured the Republican nomination against consultant Guadalupe…
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Political expert speaks on primary election results in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Last night’s primary election results will now lead to several Republican and Democratic seats going to runoff elections on…
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After the polls closed, El Paso County turns to audits and preps for runoff elections
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A day after technical issues slowed voter check in during Tuesday’s primary election, El Paso County election officials…
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March 2026 Texas Primary Election: Full Results
Update (6:02 AM): El Paso County Commissioner Sergio Coronado for the El Paso County Commissioners Precinct 4 Democratic Primary fell to candidate…
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Newcomers defeat incumbents David Stout, Sergio Coronado in El Paso County commissioners Democratic primary
by Priscilla TotiyapungprasertMarch 3, 2026 First-time candidate Annette Griego ousted incumbent El Paso County Commissioner Sergio Coronado for the…
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El Paso voters describe confusion, delays after check-in issues
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As polls opened Tuesday across El Paso County, voter check-in devices, known as poll pads, experienced technical issues at…
Continue Reading What’s required to vote in Texas Primary Election 2026
There are more than 523,000 registered voters in El Paso County, but not all will be voting today. For the primary elections, a voter must…
Continue Reading El Paso County sees sharp rise in early voters for 2026 midterm primary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 2026 midterm primary elections had their early voting period end on Friday, February 27th. El Paso County voters have…
Continue Reading U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett talks affordability, accountability at El Paso community event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett met with voters in El Paso during a community conversation focused on affordability, public safety…
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New Mexico Governor signs multiple bills into law
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed four bipartisan bills today halfway into the legislative session.…
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Ben Ray Luján files for re-election to the U.S. Senate
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA)- Senator Ben Ray Luján filed paperwork Tuesday with the New Mexico Secretary of State to seek re-reelection in the…
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Former Las Cruces mayor, Ken Miyagishima, will run as an independent candidate in New Mexico governor race
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- Ken Miyagishima, announced Monday he will now run as an independent candidate for the Governor of New Mexico, this after…
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ABC-7 interview with Vikki Goodwin, Democratic Texas Lt. Gov. Candidate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7’s Andrew J. Polk interviewed Vikki Goodwin, one of the Democratic candidates for Texas Lieutenant Governor. Watch the…
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One-on-one interview with Senate candidate Wesley Hunt
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Watch ABC-7’s Andrew J. Polk’s one-on-one interview with Senate candidate Wesley Hunt…
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New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham delivers final State of the State address; legislative session begins
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham delivered her State of the State address today. This was Lujan Grisham’s…
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Governor Abbott visits El Paso for campaign event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “I appreciate their support because it reaffirms our collective commitment to keeping Texans safe,” Gov. Greg Abbott…
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Governor appoints Rex Wilson to fill vacant New Mexico Senate District 33 seat
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed former Lincoln County Commissioner Rex Wilson to represent…
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President Trump endorses Congressman Tony Gonzales
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President Donald Trump has endorsed Congressman Tony Gonzales, who represents Texas’ 23rd Congressional District. District…
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Dona Ana County Commissioner Shannon Reynolds resigns
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Dona Ana County Commissioner Shannon Reynolds has resigned. Reynolds tendered his resignation at the last County…
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Incumbent leads run-off election in Village of Vinton mayoral race
VILLAGE OF VINTON, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso County Elections Department posted the unofficial results in the run-off election for mayor in the…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Texas redistricting decision and the future of elections
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A political fight and new election maps in Texas are settled – for now. Republicans in the state have successfully secured…
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AG Paxton looking into El Paso, other Texas cities as part of financial transparency review
Update (3:18 PM): A spokesperson for the City of El Paso provided ABC-7 with the following statement addressing AG Paxton’s financial transparency…
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El Paso Turning Point chapter says they welcome chapters in high schools
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Turning Point USA, the organization found by Charlie Kirk, has seen a rise here in El Paso over the last few months. Two new…
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Bilingual learning center requesting Spanish translation be added to civics test
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Women’s Intercultural Center in Anthony, New Mexico, is urging U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to…
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Gov. Greg Abbott launches plan to open Turning Point USA chapters in all Texas high schools
by Jaden Edison, The Texas TribuneDecember 8, 2025 Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Turning Point USA have launched a partnership to create…
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Jasmine Crockett launches Senate bid from Texas as Colin Allred drops out
Originally Published: 08 DEC 25 09:29 ET Updated: 08 DEC 25 15:47 ET By David Wright, CNN (CNN) — US Rep. Jasmine Crockett filed Monday to run for…
Continue Reading Supreme Court allows Texas to use Trump-backed congressional map in midterms
Update (5:20 PM): El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar released the following statement on X. She calls the Supreme Court’s decision today “deeply…
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