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Texas Decides is a project from the Texas Station Collaborative, which includes KERA in Dallas, KUT in Austin, Texas Public Radio in San Antonio, Marfa Public Radio and Houston Public Media.

The project started in the run-up to the 2016 election. Public radio stations across Texas asked listeners to submit questions related to national, statewide and local politics. After listeners voted on their favorite questions, reporters tackled everything from why Texas is so red to why voter turnout is so low in the state.

At the start of the 85th Legislature, stations teamed up again to ask listeners to submit questions about the complicated lawmaking process in Texas. Now, stations from throughout the Lone Star state have joined forces again to tackle the 2018 primaries. So go ahead and ask.

See all stories from the "Texas Decides" project below.

Ortiz Jones Concedes CD23 Congressional Race

By • Nov 19, 2018
Photo courtesy of Gina Ortiz Jones' campaign

Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones conceded Monday to her Republican opponent Will Hurd in the race for the 23rd Congressional District of Texas, which stretches from San Antonio to El Paso.

Judge Denies Ortiz Jones' Motion To Extend Ballot Deadline In CD23 Race

By • Nov 13, 2018
Ana Isabel / Gina Ortiz Jones Campaign

A Bexar County judge on Tuesday denied two requests from Gina Ortiz Jones, the Democrat challenging U.S. Rep. Will Hurd for Congressional District 23.


Midterm Elections Decide Leadership In National, State, Local Offices

By • Nov 6, 2018
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After an energized voting period across the United States, the midterm election results are in. Which races had surprising outcomes and what makes 2018 different for Texans? The San Antonio Express-News' Gilbert Garcia and the Texas Tribune's Alana Rocha recap the results for "The Source."


Live Results From Across Texas

By • Nov 6, 2018
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Live Results For Key Ballot Measures Across The Country

By • Nov 6, 2018
NPR

Follow live results for key ballot measures and state propositions across the country for the 2018 midterm elections.

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Live Results From House Races Across The County

By • Nov 6, 2018
NPR

Follow live results from key House races across the country in the 2018 midterm election.

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Blog From NPR Political Team

By • Nov 6, 2018
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Election Results: Voters Approve Props B, C; Cruz Hangs On; Dems Now Control House

By • Nov 6, 2018
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Updated Nov. 7.

A contentious race for the U.S. Senate between incumbent Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Beto O'Rourke came down to the wire, with Cruz maintaining his seat, while Governor Greg Abbott won his bid for re-election against Democratic challenger Lupe Valdez. 

For Many Young Texans, Getting An ID Is One Of The Biggest Obstacles To Voting

By • Nov 5, 2018

Ana Flores can vote for the first time this year. The 18-year-old lives in Houston with her mom. Like many young people who just got the right to vote, she was curious about what it would be like.

“I just wanted to try it out," she said, "see how it would feel for the first time.”

Texas Midterms May Test Whether Grassroots Passion Shifted Parties — And If It Still Works

By Shelley Kofler • Nov 1, 2018

In past elections, Texas’ tea party groups have played a visible role, generating grassroots enthusiasm among Republicans who want less government and lower taxes. But this year, especially compared with Democratic activists, tea partyers are playing a less conspicuous role.

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