Harris County Judge candidates: Lina Hidalgo vs Alexandra del Moral Mealer
As a political chess match continues between Harris County judge candidates Alexandra del Moral Mealer and incumbent Lina Hidalgo, FOX 26 examined how both have made headlines as midterm election day looms closer.
'Souls to the Polls' brings hundreds of Houston churchgoers out for early voting
More than 24 churches participated in 'Souls to the Polls', a non-partisan initiative in Houston that encourages church members to go out and vote after church service.
'Souls to the Polls' heads to Acres Homes in north Houston
FOX 26's Gabby Hart talks to churchgoers out voting as a part of 'souls to the polls', a non-partisan initiative that encourages church members to go out and vote after church service.
No, Texas voting machines aren’t switching your votes
Sensitive touch screens aren’t always user friendly and make it easy for voters to accidentally select the wrong candidate. Voters should carefully review their ballots before submitting them.
With 12 days until the midterms, election lawsuits have already begun
In courtrooms across the country, efforts to sow doubt over the outcome of the midterm elections have already begun.
USDA announces $759M for high-speed internet in rural areas
The grants are part of the broader $65 billion push for high-speed connectivity.
Biden targets bank overdraft, 'junk' fees as midterms near
Banks have long been criticized for the high fees they charge customers when their accounts go temporarily negative
State-by-state guide to tracking your absentee ballot for 2022 midterm elections
Many U.S. states offer online tools where voters can check their ballot status, while a few require voters to contact local election offices and representatives.
Economic challenges may weigh heavily on voters in 2022 midterm election
As voters begin casting their ballots for the midterm election, a new Gallup poll finds almost 8 in 10 Americans rate the economy as 'fair' or 'poor', and most think it's getting worse.
Which states put marijuana on the ballot in 2022?
Recreational marijuana could be legal in half the country if the handful of states with cannabis measures on ballots this November pass them.
When is early voting in Texas? 2022 midterm election dates, where to vote
Early voting in Texas for the 2022 midterm election begins on Oct. 24 and runs through Nov. 4. Here's what you need to know including polling locations by county, how to check your voter registration status, and what's on the ballot.
2022 Midterm Elections: Control of Congress at play in November races
As voters head to the polls in November, there’s speculation from some that Republicans have a legitimate shot to win the House, although there’s uncertainty that the GOP can win the Senate.
Tight race for Harris Co. judge during first day of Early Voting in 2022 Midterm Elections
Early voting for the 2022 midterm elections began Monday and an hour after it began, the polls are already showing a neck-and-neck race between Alex Mealer and incumbent Lina Hidalgo.
Texas midterm election: Expect strong showing from Republicans, polls say
Rice University political analyst and pollster Mark Jones about what to expect from this year's midterm election.
Which states are voting on abortion rights this election?
The overturning of Roe v. Wade has produced abortion ballot questions in a handful of states come Nov. 8.
Texas governor poll: Gov. Abbott extending his lead over Beto O'Rourke as election day approaches
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is extending his lead over Democrat challenger Beto O'Rourke, according to a newly released University of Texas - Texas Politics Project poll.
METRO offering free rides to 2022 midterm election polls in Houston
METRO will be offering free rides to and from the election polls for the first week of early voting and on Election Day.
AG candidate Rochelle Garza talks going from daughter of educators to civil rights attorney
The polls say Rochelle Garza is closer than any other democrat to actually winning a state-wide race. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan caught up with Garza, who is facing off against incumbent Ken Paxton in the race for Texas Attorney General.
Obama headed to battleground states to boost Dems before midterms
Democrats are trying to retain power in the face of widespread economic uncertainty and the traditional midterm headwinds against the party in power.
Biden makes late push for West Coast Democrats ahead of midterms
Throughout the West Coast trip, Biden has had to compete for the spotlight and contend with a troubling new inflation report and rising gas prices.