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What to know before you cast your vote
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.
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Willie Nelson joins call for Dallas to decriminalize marijuana possession
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.
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Tarrant County Judge announces 16 changes ahead of general election
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.
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Lone Star Politics: Oct. 13, 2024
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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Survey: Why are you voting in this election?
We want to understand what matters most to voters like you. What motivates you to vote, or not vote? Which issues are important to you? Whether you’re a first-time voter, or a political enthusiast, by participating in our survey, you’ll help us create a clear picture of the issues that matter most to the voters in your community. We’ll...
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Ranked choice voting could decide which party controls the US House. How does it work?
Ranked choice voting has become more popular in recent years, particularly at the municipal level.
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Who can vote in US elections, and what steps must you take to do so?
Here’s a look at some of the most common rules and requirements when it comes to casting a ballot for United States elections.
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Yes, voter fraud happens. But it's rare and election offices have safeguards to catch it
Voter fraud does happen occasionally. When it does, we tend to hear a lot about it. It also gets caught and prosecuted.
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New citizens in North Texas have voting top of mind
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.
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18 million Texans registered to vote in November, including new U.S. citizens
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.
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Last weekend to register to vote before the November 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.
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Organizations final push to register voters before Oct. 7 deadline
We are about a month away from Election Day, but the deadline to make sure you can vote is just days away.
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Dallas County may move Rowlett early voting location
Dallas County says it may have to look at moving a polling location in Rowlett – over concerns about whether the building has a valid certificate of occupancy.
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Dallas County considers moving a polling location in Rowlett
Dallas County says it may have to look at moving a polling location in Rowlett – over concerns about whether the building has a valid certificate of occupancy. NBC 5’s David Goins reports it comes as Rowlett’s mayor pushes for a location he says has more space and parking.
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Texas election is more competitive. Hispanic voters play a key role
A series of political polls show Texas has a tightening race in November.
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Latino vote could tighten Texas races
Election Day is moving closer and we’ve seen a series of new Texas polls that indicate a tightening race in the state this November. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan reports on a group of voters who may hold the key for the winner.
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Dallas County administrators test voting systems ahead of upcoming elections
People in Dallas County were allowed to test out election equipment and the voting process Friday as a way to verify the machines work as mandated by Texas law.
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‘There is still time to register to vote,' Texas SOS says on National Voter Registration Day
Texas Secretary of State provides information of how to register to vote before November’s election.
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National Voter Registration Day: What to know
Texans have less than a month to check their voter registration before the November election. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen tells us what to know about the ongoing concerns in Texas.
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What you need to know about Texas ‘suspended' voter list
This fall Governor Greg Abbott announced the State of Texas removed more than a million names from its voter rolls, including hundreds of thousands of people on the ‘suspended’ list. We received several questions about that process, including concerns from a military member serving in another state. NBC 5 political reporter Phil Prazan got answers.