The Week Ahead: Early voting ends today, runoff is Tuesday
This is your Friday update, which takes a quick look at the week ahead and some developments that El Paso Matters is following. Election Day is…
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15% of El Paso runoff mail-in ballots rejected so far
EL PASO, Texas — More than one of every seven mail ballots cast in El Paso for the primary runoff elections were rejected, mostly because of failure…
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State Board of Education District 1: Democratic Primary Runoff Forum
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – ABC-7 hosted a debate for the Democratic candidates for the District 1 State Board of Education. District 1 covers 30…
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Texas Supreme Court allows child abuse investigations into families of transgender teens to continue
Texas’ child welfare agency remains blocked from investigating the family of a transgender teen that sued the state in March, but can once again…
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Here’s how two Texas constitutional amendments could lower some property taxes
Are you struggling with rising property taxes or housing costs? Our reporter Joshua Fechter would like to hear from you via email. Public schools in…
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Two State of Texas Propositions on the upcoming election explained
EL PASO, Texas – In under one month Texans will head out to the ballot. In this election, you will notice two state propositions on the ballot that…
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants Texas version of Florida law that critics dubbed “Don’t Say Gay”
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Monday he will prioritize passing Texas legislation that mimics the recently signed Florida bill referred to as the…
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‘Something has to change,’ El Paso County elections administrator says new Texas voting law needs a change
EL PASO, Texas — The woman in charge of running elections in El Paso county believes there needs to be some type of change to the new voting laws…
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Hackers tried to breach email accounts of election officials in 9 states, FBI says
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN Unidentified hackers tried to breach the email accounts of election officials in nine states last October in an apparent…
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O’Rourke calls Abbott a “thug” and an “authoritarian” who’s “got his own oligarch here in the state of Texas”
Beto O’Rourke, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, called the Republican incumbent, Greg Abbott, a “a thug” and an “authoritarian”…
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Harris County election chief resigns as political parties demand answers over fumbled vote count
HARRIS COUNTY, TX — With counting holdups and missed ballots marring what amounted to a low-turnout election, Harris County’s election administrator…
Continue Reading Texas Republican lawmaker suspends campaign after admitting to affair
By Melanie Zanona and Ashley Killough, CNN Republican Rep. Van Taylor of Texas suspended his reelection campaign Wednesday after admitting to an…
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Greg Abbott, Beto O’Rourke easily win gubernatorial primaries, setting up November race
Gov. Greg Abbott won his Republican primary outright, capping a year during which he faced vocal challengers from his right. While largely expected,…
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton could be headed for a runoff, early returns show
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton could be headed for a primary runoff, with nearly half the votes counted late Tuesday, according to Decision Desk…
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Stout, Gutierrez headed for a runoff for El Paso County Commissioner Pct. 2
EL PASO, Texas — Incumbent County Commissioner for Pct. 2, David Stout, appears headed for a runoff with former city employee Judy Gutierrez. Stout…
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Democrats Robinson, Coronado to face off in runoff for County Commissioner Court Precinct 4
EL PASO, Texas — Incumbent County Commissioner for Pct. 4, Carl Robinson, appears headed for a runoff against Sergio Coronado. The two candidates…
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Claudia Ordaz Perez wins Dist. 79 seat following contentious match-up
EL PASO, Texas — Incumbent State Representative Art Fierro gave what sounded like a concession in the race for Texas’s Dist. 79 to his challenger…
Continue Reading Abbott, O’Rourke grab their respective party nominations for Governor of Texas
BULLETIN (AP) — Greg Abbott, GOP, nominated Governor, Texas. BULLETIN (AP) — Beto O’Rourke, Dem, nominated Governor,…
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El Paso County Elections ballot-counting livestream explained
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County elections office is livestreaming. According to Lisa Wise, the El Paso County Elections Administrator, this…
Continue Reading Your Voice, Your Vote: 2022 Primary Election Voter Guide
EL PASO, Texas — The Texas Primary is March 1 and ABC-7 has you covered. Here are a few things you need to know before you hit the polls. Election…
Continue Reading Election day turnout in El Paso explained
EL PASO, Texas — Tuesday, March 1st is Texas primary election day. This year’s primary election will determine which candidates from the Democrat…
Continue Reading Two El Paso County Commissioners face challengers in Primary election
EL PASO, Texas — Two out of five members of the El Paso County Commissioners Court face challengers during the March 1 primary election. County…
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‘Trying despite the odds’: Beto O’Rourke embraces return to long-shot status in bid to oust Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
By Eric Bradner, CNN More than an hour after Beto O’Rourke had wrapped up a town hall meeting at Prairie View A&M University, three female…
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Democratic candidates for El Paso County Commissioner’s Court Precinct 4 face off in heated debate
EL PASO, Texas — It’s your voice, your vote. ABC-7 hosted a debate for County Commissioner’s Precinct 4 democratic primary. The three…
Continue Reading WATCH: Primary debate featuring Republican candidates for Texas attorney general
AUSTIN, Texas – Republican candidates for Texas attorney general debated live in Austin Thursday. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will not be part…
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Race for county commissioner of precinct 2 heats up: Hear from the candidates
EL PASO, Texas — The race is on for the county commissioner of precinct 2 and all three of the candidates on many big topics. The county…
Continue Reading Almost half of mail-in ballots rejected in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso County elections administrator Lisa Wise says that as of February 16th, almost half of the mail ballots sent to voters were…
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National Guard at the head of the class at Gadsden ISD schools
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico – Santa Teresa High School classes were led by a lawyer in the state’s Attorney General’s Office and a water purification…
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El Paso Democratic State Rep. Lina Ortega to be inducted as a Texas Legal Legend
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso State Representative Evelina “Lina” Ortega will be inducted into the Texas Legal Legends. Texas Legal Legends is a project…
Continue Reading Early voting underway in El Paso: What you need to know
EL PASO, Texas — Early voting for the Texas primary began on Monday and there are several big races. The most notable is the race for governor.…
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