Elections

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Mail-In vs. In-Person Voting: Grita Canta Vota Explains What's at Stake in 2026

The debate over mail-in vs. in-person voting is a political trap, distracting from the smartest way to cast your ballot, especially for Latino voters. Organizations like Grita Canta Vota empower voters with facts to make confident, secure choices.

Sponsored by Grita Canta Vota·August 17, 2026

Diverse Missouri voters contemplating ballot papers during the August 4 primary election, symbolizing civic engagement and important decision-making.

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Missouri voter guide: August 4 primary election amendments explained

Broadcast ad spending on just two Missouri ballot initiatives, Amendments 4 and 5, is already approaching $9 million.

Derek Molina·July 20, 2026

Split screen showing a traditional campaign office contrasted with a jubilant grassroots campaign celebrating a narrow election victory.

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U.S. Primary Elections Deliver Unexpected Outcomes and Voter Shifts

In Iowa, a first-time candidate with a shoestring budget unseated a three-term incumbent by just 27 votes.

Hannah Pierce·June 28, 2026

An empty polling station in Lubbock with a solitary ballot box, illustrating the record low voter turnout for city and school elections.

Community

Low Turnout Expected for City and School Elections

Early voting for Lubbock's city and school elections hit an all-time low compared to May elections dating back to 2006.

Derek Molina·April 30, 2026

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Your City Council Race Matters: Local Decisions Shape Your Life

Between 2017 and 2018, a chilling statistic emerged from Washington D.

Sophie Nguyen·April 20, 2026