Whom President-elect Donald Trump appoints to a vacant U.S. Supreme Court seat and how his Justice Department will differ from President Obama’s could determine whether Texas’ 2011 Voter ID law survives.
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After early voting glitches, officials hope new voter ID rules clear
As a busy Election Day looms, election officials and civil rights advocates hope Texas has ironed out most wrinkles in complying with a federal court order to fix its voter ID law.
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Obama administration sending monitors to 3 Texas counties for Election Day
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday it would be placing election monitors in Harris, Dallas and Waller counties for the general election.
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Politics
Texas civil rights advocates air concerns about voter ID issues
There are scattered reports of outdated signs and poll workers providing inaccurate information as Texas holds its first general election since federal courts found the state’s voter ID law violated the Voting Rights Act.
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
UT/TT Poll: Texas voters feeling high anxiety over election security
Texas voters are very, very wary of election fraud and other hijinks. And the voters whose candidates been winning for more than two decades are the most worried of all.
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Guides
Amid early voting rush, Texas sees voter ID hiccups
Some Texans are complaining of years-old posters and poll workers who were inaccurately describing the state’s newly softened voter identification rules.
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Politics
In some counties, early voting means long lines
Texas election officials generally encourage folks to cast their votes early to avoid long lines on Election Day.
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Guides
Texplainer: What ID do I need to bring to vote?
Hey, Texplainer: When I show up to the polls to vote, do I need my photo ID?
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State Government
Analysis: Register to Vote and Give Yourself an Option for Election Day
Registering to vote doesn’t mean you have to vote, but not registering means you can’t. Tuesday is the deadline in Texas.
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Politics
Analysis: High Voter Registration Figures Are Great — Sometimes
Registering new people to vote is terrific, as far as it goes. But it doesn’t mean more people are going to actually cast votes.