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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Most 17-year-olds in Nebraska are now able to register to vote with the start of the new year.
Douglas County Election Commissioner Danielle Jensen encouraged 17-year-olds who will turn 18 by Nov. 3 to register to vote for this year’s upcoming elections in a release sent Friday.
Jensen shared that the Statewide Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, May 12 and the Statewide General Election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 3.
“Individuals who are registered may vote in the Primary Election in May at age 17 as long as they will turn 18 by November 3,” the release reads.
https://www.wowt.com/2026/01/16/most-17-year-olds-encouraged-register-vote-douglas-county/
Meet the 5 Democratic candidates for Fort Bend County judge ahead of the March primary election
Five Democratic candidates are running for Fort Bend County judge in the upcoming March primary election.
The position is currently held by Republican KP George, who is running for reelection. For more election coverage and candidate Q&As, visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide.
Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more information about voting in Fort Bend County, visit www.fortbendcountytx.gov.
https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy-fulshear/election/2026/01/16/meet-the-5-democratic-candidates-for-fort-bend-county-judge-ahead-of-the-march-primary-election/
Harris County judicial candidate (D) barred from ballot for alleged threat to incumbent, fraudulent signatures
A Democratic candidate in the race for the 234th District Court judge in Harris County has been ruled ineligible by a judge's order after the incumbent accused her of intimidation and using fraudulent signatures on her candidate application.
Judge Christi Kennedy on Thursday granted a temporary injunction requested by Judge Lauren Reeder, a Democrat seeking reelection this year. Kennedy’s decision bars challenger Kim McTorry from appearing on the March 3 primary ballot — at least for now.
After a court hearing Thursday, Kennedy found that McTorry's candidate petition contained invalid signatures, according to the judge’s order, which also found that McTorry violated the Texas Election Code by trying to coerce Reeder to withdraw from the race.
Kennedy wrote in the order that it was not a final judgment and that McTorry, a former associate judge and prosecutor, could challenge the decision.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/elections/2026/01/16/540976/harris-county-judge-lauren-reeder-kim-mctorry-democratic-primary/
Unserved Subpoenas Delay Investigation into Godwin Election Results
The disputed outcome of the 2025 Godwin town board election will remain unresolved for now since some witnesses did not appear at a Cumberland County Board of Elections hearing on Friday.
The absent witnesses did not receive their subpoenas to testify. The board heard testimony from three other witnesses on Friday before recessing the hearing and voting to resume at 10 a.m. February 6 at the Cumberland County Courthouse.
At issue is whether the results of the November election for Godwin’s four town commissioner seats should be thrown out, and a new election held. It depends whether a text message that then-Godwin Town Clerk Jacqueline Cooper-Kelley sent to some Godwin voters on Election Day, and from town hall, influenced enough votes to affect the outcome. She urged the recipients to reelect all four incumbent town commissioners.
State law says town employees may advocate for their preferred candidates, but it’s illegal to do so while at work and at their worksite.
https://www.cityviewnc.com/stories/unserved-subpoenas-delay-investigation-into-godwin-election-results/
Williamson County voters must vote in assigned precincts for Texas primary election
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Voters in Williamson County won’t be able to use any polling location they want during the primary election in March, after the county’s Republican Party finalized a contract with the county’s elections office.
Williamson County Communications Director Connie Odom confirmed the change to KXAN on Friday.
“Williamson County Elections is under contract with the Republican and Democratic parties to hold their elections,” she said. “The Republican Party made the decision that they want voters on election day to vote in their specific precinct, so the Democratic Party was required to do this as well.”
In October 2025, the Williamson County Commissioners Court voted to change the county’s voting precinct map to comply with the state’s new congressional district map.
https://www.kxan.com/news/your-local-election-hq/williamson-county-voters-must-vote-in-assigned-precincts-for-texas-primary-election/
Colorado Springs woman gets year in prison for racism hoax before local election
A 40-year-old Colorado Springs woman received a 12-month, one-day federal prison sentence Thursday for her role in staging a hate crime in the weeks leading up to a run-off election in the 2023 mayor's race.
The election featured one Black candidate, Yemi Mobolade, and a white candidate, Wayne W. Williams.
On April 23, 2023, three weeks before votes were counted, Colorado Springs police investigated a purported hate crime in which a campaign sign supporting Mobolade was defaced with a racial epithet. A cross was also placed in front of the sign, located at the busy intersection of North Union Boulevard and East Fillmore Street, and was set on fire.
A short cell phone video of the scene was sent via email to news organizations and received publicity through some of the resulting stories.
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/colorado-springs-woman-gets-year-in-prison-for-racism-hoax-before-local-election/
CA-01: Audrey Denney (D) announces candidacy for the August special election for California's 1st Congressional District
CHICO, Calif. - Audrey Denney has announced her candidacy for the special election in California's First Congressional District.
Denney says that she aims to bring consistent, people-first leadership to Northern California, ensuring the region has a voice in Washington.
Denney, who has lived and worked in Northern California for 20 years, expressed her commitment to the community.
“For 20 years, I’ve lived and worked in Northern California,” Denney said. “I’ve stood with families through wildfires and recovery, healthcare closures and crises, economic uncertainty, and rural neglect. I’ve never believed in walking away when things get tough, and I’m not about to start now.”
https://www.actionnewsnow.com/news/audrey-denney-announces-candidacy-for-the-august-special-election-for-californias-1st-congressional-district/article_42b3560a-cbcc-42ba-a3b0-698aeaf8fd3d.html
Lufkin ISD $140 million bond election proposal list district-wide improvements
Proposition A: $98.2 Million for district-wide improvements
Committee member Chris Johnson presented two separate propositions to the school board. Proposition A totals $98.2 million and addresses facility improvements across the entire district:
- $65.4 million to renovate the high school
- $21 million to build a Career and Technical Education (CTE) facility
- $3.5 million to build an agricultural barn
- $3 million for new school buses
- $2.5 million for district-wide safety and security improvements
- $1.75 million for elementary school safety and improvements
- $1 million for roof repairs
Proposition B: $42 million multi-purpose stadium
Proposition B, valued at $42 million, would transform Abe Martin Stadium into a multi-purpose facility serving the entire student body.
“This stadium is so much bigger than football. It is for band members… for cheer and drill team performances, soccer and track athletes competing at the highest level, and for graduation ceremonies that family members will remember for a lifetime,” said committee member Jaylon Marks.
https://www.ktre.com/2026/01/17/lufkin-isd-140-million-bond-election-proposal-list-district-wide-improvements/
Lawsuit alleges Newhall district employees campaigned during 2024 election
A former candidate who ran to represent trustee area No. 5 for the Newhall School District’s governing board in the 2024 general election, is now alleging that employees were allowed to participate in political campaigning during work hours on campus and it was the cause of her defeat, according to the lawsuit.
The case is being brought by Young & Chic LLP, a Valencia-based attorney representing Mayra Cuellar, a former student and office manager for Newhall Elementary School who was running for the seat against longtime board member Suzan T. Solomon.
District Superintendent Leticia Hernandez wrote in an email to The Signal on Tuesday afternoon that she could not discuss pending litigation. Solomon said on Friday in a brief phone call that she also could not comment on pending litigation.
According to the complaint, Cuellar alleges that, on various occasions within the months of September and October 2024, certain employees “began wearing political pins supporting a candidate for the Newhall School District board on campus during instructional time.”
https://signalscv.com/2026/01/lawsuit-alleges-newhall-district-employees-campaigned-during-2024-election/
CA-01: Gov. Newsom sets Aug. 4 special election to fill Rep. Doug LaMalfa's seat, with a June 2 primary
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the date for a special election to fill the congressional seat left open after the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa, waiting until the last possible day to hold the election under state law.
A primary for the special election will take place on June 2, happening at the same time as the state's primary for the November midterm election.
If no candidate secures more than 50% of the vote, the special election would take place on Aug. 4.
Whoever wins would serve out the remainder of LaMalfa's congressional term, which ends at the end of 2026.
https://www.kcra.com/article/california-gov-newsom-sets-aug-4-special-election-to-fill-rep-doug-lamalfa-seat/70027606
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