Donald Trump and Mike Pence held a 45-42 lead over Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine in the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
2016 elections
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Familiar names spar in Galveston-area state House race
Rep. Wayne Faircloth, a Republican who’s held the House District 23 seat for just one term, is hoping to thwart a comeback bid by former Rep. Lloyd Criss.
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Texplainer: Can I take a ballot selfie in Texas?
Am I breaking Texas law if I take a ballot selfie while casting my vote?
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Castro brothers to stump in Texas as presidential race tightens
The Castro brothers will campaign across the Lone Star State as polls show a much closer-than-usual presidential race here.
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See how many Texans have voted early
Across the state, Texans turned out in record numbers to vote early. Check out our early voting tracker to see how turnout in the 10 largest counties shaped up compared to the last two presidential elections.
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Second-day turnout of early voting in largest counties higher than first
The first day of early voting broke local turnout records across Texas. In many parts of the state, turnout on the second day was even better.
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Analysis: Politicians’ hearing improves when their jobs are on the line
Everybody wants to see the election results in a couple of weeks, but politicians — those who survive, that is — will be looking for something more: instructions from voters.
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Early voting is breaking records in Texas’ 10 biggest counties
Some counties saw up to twice the number of votes cast Monday compared to the same day in 2012.
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Democrats hoping to pick up Texas House seats
Between expected high turnout and Donald Trump, Democrats see chances for modest gains in the Texas House.
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Top Hispanic Republican in Texas says he will vote for Clinton
A leading Hispanic Republican in Texas has decided to vote for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.