/2022-general-election Election Day is Nov. 8. Early voting begins Oct. 24 and runs until Nov. 4. en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:58:46 GMT /politics/2022-11-08/midterm-elections-in-texas-are-finally-here-heres-what-to-watch-for Texans head to the polls today to elect the state's governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general � and more � for the next four years. Several local and regional races are also on the ballot, including a handful of competitive seats for U.S. Congress. Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:58:46 GMT /politics/2022-11-08/midterm-elections-in-texas-are-finally-here-heres-what-to-watch-for Julián Aguilar /transportation/2022-11-07/how-to-get-a-free-or-cheap-ride-to-go-vote-in-the-austin-area Millions of Americans say they don't vote because they lack transportation, so here are some free or discounted ways to get from your home to a polling station. Mon, 07 Nov 2022 23:48:34 GMT /transportation/2022-11-07/how-to-get-a-free-or-cheap-ride-to-go-vote-in-the-austin-area Nathan Bernier /politics/2022-11-07/uvalde-families-make-last-pleas-for-change-before-midterm-elections Since the shooting at Robb Elementary School, a growing number of loved ones have registered to vote, and their sense of urgency is increasing. Mon, 07 Nov 2022 17:20:46 GMT /politics/2022-11-07/uvalde-families-make-last-pleas-for-change-before-midterm-elections Sergio Martínez-Beltrán /politics/2022-11-07/contentious-texas-lieutenant-governors-race-is-a-2018-rematch Former Republican-turned-moderate Democrat Mike Collier will once again challenge Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick � one of the most powerful Republicans in Texas. Mon, 07 Nov 2022 13:26:20 GMT /politics/2022-11-07/contentious-texas-lieutenant-governors-race-is-a-2018-rematch Rebekah Morr /politics/2022-11-04/texas-officials-say-theyre-rejecting-fewer-mail-ballots-than-the-primarys-big-spike Mail ballot rejections spiked in the Texas state primaries in March. In the general election, the percentage of mail ballots that have so far been flagged for rejection has dropped. Fri, 04 Nov 2022 23:54:21 GMT /politics/2022-11-04/texas-officials-say-theyre-rejecting-fewer-mail-ballots-than-the-primarys-big-spike Ashley Lopez /education/2022-11-04/election-day-is-a-holiday-for-austin-isd-students The board of trustees approved the new student holiday back in September. District officials said the move addresses school safety concerns and gives eligible students and staff a chance to vote. Fri, 04 Nov 2022 17:22:54 GMT /education/2022-11-04/election-day-is-a-holiday-for-austin-isd-students Becky Fogel /politics/2022-11-04/hey-texans-election-day-is-tuesday-are-you-registered-and-do-you-know-how-to-vote Just in case you’ve waited until now to cast a ballot, we offer up this reminder of what you’ll need when you head to the polls. Fri, 04 Nov 2022 15:48:25 GMT /politics/2022-11-04/hey-texans-election-day-is-tuesday-are-you-registered-and-do-you-know-how-to-vote Julián Aguilar, Sangita Menon /politics/2022-11-04/texas-comptroller-glenn-hegar-janet-dudding-2022-midterm-election Republican Glenn Hegar is seeking his third term. He’s running against Democrat Janet Dudding, a certified public accountant. Fri, 04 Nov 2022 10:01:00 GMT /politics/2022-11-04/texas-comptroller-glenn-hegar-janet-dudding-2022-midterm-election Sergio Martínez-Beltrán /education/2022-11-04/lockhart-isd-schools-are-bursting-at-the-seams-a-71-million-bond-could-help-with-overcrowding Lockhart ISD plans to build a new elementary school and expand its high school if voters approve the 2022 bond. The entire district is at 97% capacity from pre-K through 12th grade. Fri, 04 Nov 2022 10:01:00 GMT /education/2022-11-04/lockhart-isd-schools-are-bursting-at-the-seams-a-71-million-bond-could-help-with-overcrowding Becky Fogel /texas/2022-11-03/the-number-of-immigrant-voters-is-growing-and-that-means-a-more-diverse-electorate-in-texas The makeup of Texas voters is much more diverse today than during the 2016 elections. And some of that growth is the result of a nearly two percentage point increase in the number of eligible immigrant voters. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 11:01:00 GMT /texas/2022-11-03/the-number-of-immigrant-voters-is-growing-and-that-means-a-more-diverse-electorate-in-texas Stella M. Chávez