Uvalde shooting, border dominate only Texas governor debate
The promises reflected how Abbott and O’Rourke are eager to spotlight starkly different issues with just three weeks before early voting begins in a competitive Texas governor’s race.
Travis ECHS upgrades part of Austin ISD $2.44B bond package
Travis Early College High School was built in 1953 and is in need of major upgrades, says head football coach Joe Frank Martinez.
Biden’s policy record, forces some Democrats into unusual balancing act
Democrats in competitive midterm election races are lauding many of the Biden administration's policy accomplishments even while distancing themselves from the commander-in-chief himself.
Sen. John Cornyn speaks on student loan forgiveness, border security, abortion and more
Longtime Texas Sen. John Cornyn is sharing his thoughts with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski on major issues facing Texans, including student loan forgiveness, border security, and abortion laws.
Primary results: Takeaways from New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Delaware
The final primary night of the 2022 midterm season took place on Tuesday, with voters heading to the polls in New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Delaware.
Marijuana laws by state in 2022
A state-by-state look at marijuana laws in the United States, including which states have legalized cannabis, those with no access at all, and the handful that will vote on the issue in November.
Mysterious group targeting Gov. Greg Abbott reserves $6M in TV ads ahead of November election
The minute-long ad from Coulda Been Worse LLC, which started airing Friday, rattles off a list of major calamitous events that have happened on Abbott’s watch, such the Uvalde school shooting and 2021 power-grid collapse.
Support of false election claims runs deep in 2022 GOP field
Nearly 1 in 3 Republican candidates for statewide offices that play a role in overseeing, certifying or defending elections supported overturning the results of the 2020 presidential race, according to an Associated Press review.
'Fund the police': Biden outlines crime plan, pushes assault weapons ban
Democrats and Republicans worked together in a rare effort to pass gun safety legislation earlier this year after massacres in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas.
Biden to deliver prime-time speech Thursday on 'battle' for democracy
President Joe Biden will deliver a prime-time address "on the continued battle for the soul of the nation" Thursday outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the White House announced Monday.
Beto O'Rourke temporarily off campaign trail due to 'bacterial infection'
Events for Beto O'Rourke's gubernatorial campaign are being postponed while he recovers from a bacterial infection.
Nevada approves hand counting votes over fears of machines
Nye County is one of the first jurisdictions nationwide to act on election conspiracies related to mistrust in voting machines.
Primary results: Florida Rep. Charlie Crist to challenge DeSantis, Rep. Jerry Nadler wins in NY
U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist has won the Democratic nomination for governor in Florida, putting him in position to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis this fall.
This week's primaries: Top Democrats face off in Florida, New York
Redistricting in New York has two House Democrats battling for the same seat, while two Florida Democrats are competing for their party's nomination to take on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Lake Travis ISD calls $703M bond election for November
The major components of the bond include a new high school, two new elementary schools, additions and upgrades to Lake Travis High School, renovations and improvements, technology, land acquisitions and more.
Social media companies offer few changes to safeguard US midterm elections
Social media companies are sharing their plans for safeguarding the U.S. midterm elections, although they have offered scant details.
Rep. Liz Cheney defeated in Wyoming GOP primary
Liz Cheney's political future beyond Capitol Hill could include a 2024 presidential run, potentially putting her on another collision course with Trump.
Alaska primary 2022: Lisa Murkowski advances in Senate race, Sarah Palin in House
Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and her Trump-endorsed Republican rival Kelly Tshibaka have advanced from Tuesday’s primary. Republican Sarah Palin was among those advancing to the November election in the race for Alaska’s only House seat.
Beto O'Rourke curses at heckler who laughed while he discussed Uvalde shooting
“It may be funny to you, m*********er, but it's not funny to me, okay?” O'Rourke responded.
Primary election results: Johnson vs. Barnes in Wisconsin, narrow 'Squad' victory
Ron Johnson, the most vulnerable GOP senator up for reelection, will take on Wisconsin's Democratic lieutenant governor in November. And Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar narrowly defeated her centrist challenger.