Election 2024: Voting in Central Texas
It was a busy day at polling locations across Central Texas. FOX 7 Austin's Katie Pratt spoke with voters
Election 2024: Texas Senate race
FOX 7 Austin was joined by Dr. Eric McDaniel, a political science professor at UT Austin, to speak on the Texas Senate race between Ted Cruz and Colin Allred
Incumbent Michael Cloud wins US House District 27 seat
Incumbent Michael Cloud faced off against Democrat Tanya Lloyd in the general election for US House Texas District 27 on November 5, 2024.
Election 2024: Round Rock ISD bond package
Round Rock ISD has a nearly $1 billion bond package on the ballot. FOX 7 Austin's Lauren Rangel has the latest
Election 2024: Kirk Watson speaks in downtown
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson spoke in downtown Austin on Election night
Election 2024: Marijuana decriminalization
Voters in Lockhart and Bastrop decided on decriminalizing marijuana. FOX 7 Austin's Tad Radford has the latest
2 Black women elected to Senate for the first time in U.S. history
The victories of Delaware’s Lisa Blunt Rochester and Maryland’s Angela Alsobrooks mark the first time African American women will serve together in the Senate.
Election 2024: Discussion on race for White House
FOX 7 Austin was joined by Dr. Eric McDaniel, a political science professor at UT Austin, to speak on the race for the White House
Election 2024: Ted Cruz speaks in Houston
Sen. Ted Cruz spoke at his watch party in Houston, claiming victory over challenger Colin Allred
What is a ‘red mirage’ or ‘blue shift’?
As the 2024 election unfolds, many voters are wondering why results seem to change so fast. They’re witnessing a “red mirage" or “blue shift."
Congressman Pete Sessions reelected to Texas' 17th congressional district
Congressman Pete Sessions has been reelected to the 17th Congressional District for the U.S. House of Representatives. He beat Democrat Mark Lorenzen.
Congressman John Carter will serve 12th term for Texas District 31
Incumbent Congressman John “Judge" Carter has once again claimed the Texas District 31 seat.
Congressman Michael McCaul reelected to 11th term for District 10
Congressman Michael McCaul has been re-elected and will start his 11th term representing Texas' 10th District in the U.S. Congress in January 2025. He defeated Democrat Theresa Boisseau and Independent Jeff Miller.
Angela Alsobrooks defeats Larry Hogan to win Maryland US Senate race: AP calls
Democrat Angela Alsobrooks has won Maryland’s 2024 U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Larry Hogan. Her victory likely secures Democratic control of the Senate and marks her as the first Black U.S. senator in Maryland’s history.
How does the Electoral College work?
The electoral college consists of 538 members, one for each U.S. senator and representative.
Donald Trump wins Texas, AP projects
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has won the state of Texas and its 40 electoral votes, according to a call from the Associated Press.
Live swing state election results maps
Here's what's going on in the presidential race at the county level in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
Incumbent Greg Casar wins Texas' 35th Congressional District
Incumbent Greg Casar will be back in Congress for his second term after beating Republican Steven Wright in the general election for the Texas U.S. House District 35 seat.
Lloyd Doggett wins re-election for Texas' 37th Congressional District
Congressman Lloyd Doggett has represented Texas in the U.S. House since 1995. In the 2024 general election, he faced Republican Jenny Garcia Sharon and Libertarian Girih Altekar.
Despite unopposed reelection, battle just beginning for Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan
Despite running unopposed in Texas House District 21, Speaker of the House Dade Phelan could face a challenger from his own party with the next legislative session convenes in January.