Supporters said the bill would protect poll workers who continue to face violent threats.

📢 It's Election Day! Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM. Harris & Fort Bend voters can vote anywhere in their county; Montgomery voters at their designated precinct.

Kansas is shrinking what already was among the nation’s shortest windows for voting by mail.

Stock indexes drifted to a mixed finish on Wall Street as some heavyweight technology and communications sector stocks offset gains elsewhere in the market.

Shares are lower in Tokyo and Shanghai, two of only a handful of world markets open on Christmas day.

Stocks closed higher on Wall Street ahead of the Christmas holiday, led by gains in Big Tech stocks.

Bitcoin burst on the scene after trust had withered in the financial system and Washington’s ability to protect people from it.

Mississippi's practice of removing voting rights for certain felonies is cruel and unusual.

Voting went well in the presidential election, but Trudy Hancock and her staff are still fielding questions. And the answers don’t seem to matter.

After ripping higher for much of this year, the price of gold has suddenly become not so golden since Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election.

Control of the U.S. House rests on just over a dozen races where winners have not yet been determined.

A judge has struck down a state law that made it easier for New Yorkers to sue over electoral divisions and voting rules that weakened the political voice of minority groups, saying its special protections based on race and ethnicity are unconstitutional.

A relatively trouble-free presidential election was good news for those working to restore faith in the system.

Certain voters in Georgia’s third-largest county who received their absentee ballots late will have their votes counted as long as their ballots were postmarked by Election Day and are received by Friday.

NASCAR Truck Series championship contender Ty Majeski was fined $12,500 for missing his media session to go vote in his home state of Wisconsin on Election Day.

Harris County is experiencing a high voter turnout with 1.5 million ballots cast, prompting officials to urge patience as election workers continue counting them.

On Election Day in Harris County, despite heavy rain in the morning and election monitors from the state and the Department of Justice, went quite smoothly, according to Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth.

A mostly quiet Election Day in Texas came after a series of pitched partisan battles over how elections should be conducted.

A massive lead gained from votes cast before Election Day helped deliver victory to North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, a Democrat.

As Election Day unfolds in the Houston area, voters are sharing photos of their ‘I Voted’ stickers to showcase their participation.

Manvel City Hall has issued a warning against false text messages circulating among residents, falsely claiming that voting machines are malfunctioning.

Election Day 2024 is here, and if you've got questions about the polls — we've got you covered.

Donald Trump is refusing to say how he voted on Florida’s abortion measure and he's getting testy about it.

Ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, nearly 80 million Americans already cast their ballot in the 2024 General Election.

Houston plays a big role in ensuring astronauts’ votes count

As you cast your vote, you might notice an increased police presence at the polls.

On Election Day in Pearland, the West Pearland Library is hosting a "Puppy Poll Party," featuring adoptable puppies outside the polling station.

Today is Election Day, and Beyoncé is making waves not just with her music, but with a powerful call to action.

“Texans run Texas elections, and we will not be bullied by the Department of Justice,” AG Ken Paxton said.

Election Day has arrived and as millions of ballots will be counted, Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth will be addressing the public at Election Headquarters.

After more than a month of dry weather, we finally have some rainfall in Southeast Texas! We have a lot of moisture in our atmosphere (thanks, SE winds) so when it rains, it POURS!

A series of bomb threats across multiple battleground states and baseless claims of wrongdoing by former President Donald Trump disrupted an otherwise smooth Election Day in a tumultuous presidential election.

The nation’s federal law enforcement and election security agencies are debunking two new examples of Russian election disinformation on the eve of Election Day.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit Monday against the Biden-Harris administration and the Department of Justice over the plan to use federal agents as election monitors on Election Day.

On Tuesday, November 5th, several area businesses are offering freebies on Election Day.

Some Republican-led states say they they will block Justice Department’s election monitors from going inside polling places on Election Day, pushing back on federal authorities’ decades-long practice of watching for violations of federal voting laws.

Some state officials are pushing back on what they’re calling “the Department of Justice’s attempt to interfere with Texas Elections," while others argue it will ensure "fair and accurate" results.

Weather conditions can be one factor in how many people vote in person on Election Day.

Election Day is here.

U.S. stock indexes drifted lower ahead of a momentous week full of potential flashpoints in Washington, D.

The wet pattern looks to continue into at least the first part of the week and we could be dealing with a few stronger storms early Tuesday morning as well.

Harris County has shattered records with a whopping 1.7 million early voters ahead of the upcoming Nov. 5 elections!

We finally are seeing the Stormtracker 2 Live Radar getting some action as the beginning of a weather pattern change that will bring more rain to Houston and SE Texas

Record levels of early voting are making it so polls in Georgia might be a “ghost town” on Election Day.

By state law, Election Day totals must be submitted to the state within 24 hours after polls close. Meeting that deadline requires careful but quick work.

Most Americans are feeling a lot of emotions heading into Election Day, but excitement is not one of them.

As we approach Election Day, the threat of misinformation looms larger than ever. Researchers in the field of disinformation are particularly concerned about the potential misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology.

American consumers are feeling quite a bit more confident this month as Election Day approaches, a business research group says.

Former President Trump's comments about Vice President Kamala Harris' Houston rally have sparked a viral TikTok trend

With early voting already underway in Houston until Nov. 1, it's crucial to ensure you're registered before heading to the polls.

As the 2024 elections approach, a new intelligence bulletin warns of a serious threat from domestic extremists fueled by election-related conspiracy theories.

A conservative federal court says Mississippi cannot count mail-in ballots that arrive shortly after Election Day.

If you’ve been worried about the long lines, fear not — there’s actually a way to find out average wait times at various polling sites in Harris County.

Vice President Kamala Harris is making a significant visit to Houston on Friday. It’s a trip that underscores several critical political dynamics and strategies as election day nears.

The deadline to submit an application for a mail-in ballot in Texas is Friday, Oct. 25. If you haven’t submitted your application yet, you still have time, but make sure to act quickly.

With early voting underway for the November 5th election, it’s important for Texas voters to be aware of the rules before heading to the polls.

Early voting is now underway for the Nov. 5 election, giving registered voters a chance to cast their ballots before Election Day.

As early voting kicks off in Texas, residents are turning up in record numbers. With over 242,000 early voters in Harris County alone, it's clear that many are taking advantage of the benefits early voting offers.

With Donald Trump's encouragement, Republicans are joining Democrats at the polls to cast their ballots early this year.

Voters in Arizona have no shortage of competitive races to decide in the Nov. 5 general election, with control of the White House, the U.S. Senate and House and both chambers of the state Legislature in the balance.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Our guide outlines your voting rights and where you can cast a ballot.

The FBI has arrested an Afghan man who officials say was inspired by the Islamic State militant organization and was plotting an Election Day attack targeting large crowds in the U.S. That's according to a Justice Department announcement Tuesday.

Florida reported almost full vote results on Election Day in 2020.

Americans will cast roughly 160 million ballots by the time Election Day comes to a close — in several different ways, including many cast a few weeks before polls even open.

Who can vote in U.S. elections.

One question that will be asked over and over again on election night is “Who won?”.

How will you vote on this transformative plan? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Our guide can help you determine how to register, who is eligible to vote, whether you’re still registered and more in advance of Election Day.

In-person voting for the 2024 U.S. presidential election has begun in three states — Virginia, South Dakota and Minnesota, the home state of Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz.

Americans spent a bit more at retailers last month, providing a small boost to the economy just as the Federal Reserve considers how much to cut its key interest rate.

Questions answered about November 2024 election voting

Texas officials have launched investigations into voting fraud allegations, but assisting other voters isn’t automatically illegal.

In a significant move to ensure election integrity, Texas has removed over one million people from its voter rolls, Governor Greg Abbott announced on Monday.

The deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot is Oct. 25. The deadline for mail-in ballots to be returned or postmarked is Nov. 5, unless it is from an overseas voter.

The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 7. The last day to apply to vote by mail is Oct. 25. Early voting in person is from Oct. 21 to Nov. 1.

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by the Republican National Committee that sought to block Mississippi from counting absentee ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but received up to five days after after it.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is changing course and will allow officials to place ballot drop boxes around their communities in this fall's elections in the presidential swing state.

Louisiana has become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom.

Pennsylvania is seeing lots of action targeting gaps in its vote-by-mail laws.

Nevada election officials can start tabulating in-person Election Day votes as they come in, rather than waiting for polls to close.

At rallies and in social media posts, former President Donald Trump has been trying to assure Republican voters that casting ballots by mail and other forms of early voting are “all good options.”.

Democratic Judge DaSean Jones beat out Tami Pierce by 449 votes in 2022, prompting one of several election challenges filed by unsuccessful Republican candidates. Many other election challenges were dismissed.

The Republican National Committee is suing to stop Nevada from being able to count mail ballots received in election offices after Election Day.

If you’re looking for a ride to the voting polls on Election Day, METRO has you covered.

Finding a place to vote is easy in Texas.

Finding a place to vote is easy in Texas.

The Washington state Senate has voted overwhelmingly to make harassing election workers a felony.

Republicans are challenging extended mail ballot deadlines in at least two states.

A judge has upheld as constitutional provisions of Ohio's sweeping new election law.

In partnership with the League of Women Voters, METRO is offering free rides to Houston-area polling locations for the 2023 runoff election.

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth is holding a news conference to inform the community as early voting starts Monday for the upcoming joint runoff election.

Voters in Pearland have some big decisions to make in the city’s upcoming Special Election in December.

The 2023 election season may be winding down but Houstonians still have some big decisions to make!

The race to become the 63rd Houston mayor is headed for a runoff between two popular Democratic candidates.

Republican businessman David Owen has won election to Virginia’s House of Delegates against Democratic opponent Susanna Gibson.

Imagine studying your sample ballot to vote in the 2023 election only to discover a completely different ballot than expected. That is what happened to one Cypress man.

Election day 2023 is here, and if you've got questions about the polls -- we've got you covered.

The polls will operate in Harris County until 7 p.m. tonight.

Election Day is finally here.

Here is a chance to share your photos of you proudly displaying those stickers once your ballot is in the box.