EL PASO, Texas – ABC-7 hosted a forum for the Democratic candidates running for County Commissioner Precinct 4. Incumbent County Commissioner, Carl…
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas — Election Day in El Paso kicks off Tuesday. While there are several races to vote for, turnout continues to be an issue. “It’s hard…
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 hosted a democratic runoff forum for County Commissioner Precinct 2. Precinct 2 covers part of east El Paso — from west of…
Continue Reading
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…
Continue Reading
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…
Continue Reading
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…
Continue Reading
Texas’ child welfare agency remains blocked from investigating the family of a transgender teen that sued the state in March, but can once again…
Continue Reading
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…
Continue Reading
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…
Continue Reading
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Monday he will prioritize passing Texas legislation that mimics the recently signed Florida bill referred to as the…
Continue Reading
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…
Continue Reading
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN Unidentified hackers tried to breach the email accounts of election officials in nine states last October in an apparent…
Continue Reading
Beto O’Rourke, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, called the Republican incumbent, Greg Abbott, a “a thug” and an “authoritarian”…
Continue Reading
HARRIS COUNTY, TX — With counting holdups and missed ballots marring what amounted to a low-turnout election, Harris County’s election administrator…
Continue Reading By Melanie Zanona and Ashley Killough, CNN Republican Rep. Van Taylor of Texas suspended his reelection campaign Wednesday after admitting to an…
Continue Reading
Gov. Greg Abbott won his Republican primary outright, capping a year during which he faced vocal challengers from his right. While largely expected,…
Continue Reading
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton could be headed for a primary runoff, with nearly half the votes counted late Tuesday, according to Decision Desk…
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas — Incumbent County Commissioner for Pct. 2, David Stout, appears headed for a runoff with former city employee Judy Gutierrez. Stout…
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas — Incumbent County Commissioner for Pct. 4, Carl Robinson, appears headed for a runoff against Sergio Coronado. The two candidates…
Continue Reading
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 BULLETIN (AP) — Greg Abbott, GOP, nominated Governor, Texas. BULLETIN (AP) — Beto O’Rourke, Dem, nominated Governor,…
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County elections office is livestreaming. According to Lisa Wise, the El Paso County Elections Administrator, this…
Continue Reading 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 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 EL PASO, Texas — Two out of five members of the El Paso County Commissioners Court face challengers during the March 1 primary election. County…
Continue Reading
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…
Continue Reading
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 AUSTIN, Texas – Republican candidates for Texas attorney general debated live in Austin Thursday. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will not be part…
Continue Reading
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 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…
Continue Reading