KEDT's Election Hub
The 2026 elections are here and KEDT wants to help YOU prep for the polls!
Hello! Welcome to KEDT's Election Hub. We are excited to help keep you informed and hear from everyone running for you in 2026. Early voting has begun for March 3 Election and it is up to you to decide whom to vote for. Come this November, we will be providing all 27 counties we serve across South Texas.
Consider this a test run to see what works, and what you, the listener, would like to have included going forward. Keep checking back as we update with more information.
See Who's Running in Your County
KEDT Election Coverage
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Early voting is from Feb. 17-27. Election Day, last chance to vote is March 3.
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The Whole Star
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The poll, conducted on behalf of the Democrats’ Senate Majority PAC, shows state Rep. James Talarico leading U.S. Sen. John Cornyn by 1 percentage point in a hypothetical fall matchup in Texas’ U.S. Senate election. It shows Talarico leading state Attorney General Ken Paxton by 2 points. -
Democratic voters outnumbered Republicans at polls on Election Day by more than 4%, based on unofficial numbers from the Texas Secretary of State.
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A judge in Dallas County extended voting hours after confusion at polling places, which prompted the Texas Supreme Court to intervene. -
A former Major League Baseball player is one step closer to taking over Chip Roy's congressional seat. Mark Teixeira will now face the Democratic primary winner, Kristin Hook. -
Talarico, after winning a tight race against Crockett, is seeking to give Democrats their first win in a statewide election in more than 30 years.
