Voting

Unofficial results released

More than 45% of the registered voters in Southeast Texas turned out for the Nov. 8 General Election which included contest state, federal and local races for Jefferson, Hardin and Orange County residents.

Candidates hoping for good turnout for Nov. 8 election

Voting calendar set, deadlines draw near

There are a host of state, federal, county and other elections next month and the deadline to register to vote is drawing near. According to the Texas Secretary of State’s Office, the final day to register to vote in the Nov. 8 election is Tuesday, Oct. 11.

Homeowners, local candidates win in May 7 elections

Local voters who participated in the May 7 elections set up several run-offs, decided most of the races before them and joined with statewide ballot-casters to approve a pair of Constitutional amendments aimed at offering reprieve to homeowners’ taxes.

Constitutional amendments top May 7 ballots

With a pair of constitutional amendments on ballots statewide, and a slew of local politicians vying for votes, Southeast Texans have a chance to exercise a basic democratic right in the May 7 election.

Editorial: The Examiner whole-heartedly endorses Christian 'Manuel' Hayes for District 22 State Representative

The seat for Texas House District 22, representing Jefferson County, is opening up due to retirement. The Examiner is endorsing the only candidate running for the vacancy in the Democratic Primary who has spent more than a decade working in that very office – Christian “Manuel” Hayes.

Voting by mail deadline

Texans can apply to vote by mail in the 2022 elections, and voters over 65, disabled, or out of the county on voting day, who wish to vote by mail, must renew the option annually.

Voting deadlines near

The last day to register to vote for the 2022 Texas Primaries is Jan. 31. Voters may check if they are registered to vote with their County Voter Registrar or at votetexas.gov.

Turnout low as early voting comes to close for Nov. 2 election

By Jennifer Johnson Managing Editor   Early voting for the Nov. 2 Jefferson County Joint Election and Constitutional Amendment vote ends Friday, Oct. 29, the Oct. 28-29 polling locations operating extended hours of 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. the last two days, according to Aaron Kelley, Elections Manager.