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A steady stream of voters filed into Fretz Park Branch Library in North Dallas on Wednesday afternoon, on the first day of extended early voting hours in Dallas County.

Long lines continue for early voting in North Texas. Turnout has been so large that Dallas County extended voting hours by two hours beginning Wednesday night through Friday. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero reports from the Fretz Park Branch Library which is one of the county’s busiest locations.

As of Sunday night political officials say Tarrant County is second in the state in ballots cast. The Tarrant County polling place seeing the most turnout is in Keller, a community that’s become a political battleground in recent years. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard spoke with voters and polling experts, who say the energy is only going to continue into Election...

Nearly three million Texans have now cast their votes during Early Voting. Some people in Tarrant County faced different issues, including one woman who says her ID pulled up information for the wrong person. NBC 5’s Vince Sims takes a look at the issues at the ballot box.

Voter enthusiasm is high across North Texas. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey reports, after seeing turnout on the first day, election officials in Ellis County decided to open four new polling sites to meet demand.

Tarrant County officials are clearing up controversy on day two of early voting. One voter says his choice for president was switched by a voting machine but county leaders say there’s no evidence that happened. NBC 5’s Tahera Rahman has more.

State and local election officials around the country are taking major steps to keep poll workers and voters safe amid a hostile political environment.

Many North Texans are not waiting for November 5 to cast a ballot, they’re taking advantage of early voting even if it means a long wait. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey explains what slowed things down in Dallas County.

A major police association is coming out against three charter amendments on the ballot in Dallas, including one that would require the city to hire 900 officers. NBC 5’s David Goins on the last-minute campaigning as voting gets underway.

You’re on mute when you don’t vote: That’s the message from the Dallas County elections department as we approach the opening of polls Monday. David Goins shows us what you need to know before you cast your ballot.

Voters will decide if Dallas becomes the latest – and largest – city in Texas to decriminalize misdemeanor marijuana possession. NBC 5’s David Goins reports supporters are calling the endorsement of Texas music icon Willie Nelson a huge lift to drive voter turnout.

Just days away from early voting election offices around the state are triple checking their equipment but preparation started months ago. NBC 5’s Tahera Rahman reports on some of the changes Tarrant County voters will see.

On Lone Star Politics, take a look at key issues on the ballot as we head towards Election Day. Plus, NBC 5’s Phil Prazan sits down with a Texas Supreme Court justice up for re-election. 

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Ranked choice voting has become more popular in recent years, particularly at the municipal level.

Here’s a look at some of the most common rules and requirements when it comes to casting a ballot for United States elections.

Voter fraud does happen occasionally. When it does, we tend to hear a lot about it. It also gets caught and prosecuted.

Texas will have 18 million registered voters for the 2024 election. Including 200 new U.S. citizens who took the Oath of Allegiance at UNT Dallas Monday.

Monday marked the deadline to register to vote in the November election. After the deadline passes, Texas will have 18 million registered voter, more than ever before. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan talked with brand new U.S. citizens about casting a ballot in the upcoming election.

If you are out and about this weekend there is a good chance you’ll see a voter registration event taking place. The deadline to register is Monday. NBC 5’s Vince Sims reports local organizations are making sure people are prepared.