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Dallas News,Elections + Voting,Local Government
Political parties in Texas choose how to run their primaries. Here’s how that causes headaches for voters.
The 2026 primary election in Texas was marred by confusion and chaos due to the Republican Party's decision to eliminate countywide voting and force all voters to cast ballots at assigned precincts, leading to thousands of voters showing up at the wrong polling locations.
Dallas News,Elections + Voting,Local Government,South Dallas,West Dallas
Two election days in May: Your guide to Dallas County voting
Dallas County voters should be aware of the two separate election days in May, the first of which is a joint and special election for Dallas County municipalities, and the second of which is a primary runoff election for the Republican and Democratic parties, and that they can vote at any vote center in the county, despite the chaos of the March 3 primary election.
Dallas News,Elections + Voting,Local Government,South Dallas,West Dallas
Dallas Documenters and League of Women Voters event empowers voters with essential election information
The Dallas Free Press and the League of Women Voters of Dallas hosted a voter information session to address confusion around changes to the voting process in Dallas County, and provided resources to help voters cast their ballots with confidence.
Elections + Voting,South Dallas,West Dallas
Photo gallery: What primary Election Day looked like in South Dallas and West Dallas
On Election Day for the March 2026 Texas primaries, Dallas County Republican Party abandoned a 7-year tradition of countywide voting, forcing both Republicans and Democrats to vote only at their assigned neighborhood precinct locations, which caused confusion and frustration for some voters.
Dallas News,Elections + Voting,Local Government,South Dallas,West Dallas
4 steps to cast your ballot in the 2026 primary election
On Election Day, Dallas County voters must find their specific polling location, preview their ballot, bring a photo ID and a paper guide, and take advantage of free rides from DART to make their voice heard.
Elections + Voting,Los Altos,MLK Corridor,South Dallas,West Dallas
Primary voters frustrated, confused after Dallas County switches to precinct-based voting
Hundreds of voters showed up at the wrong polling place [...]
Bickers Park,Candidate Responses,Education,Greenleaf Village,Homestead,Local Government,Victory Gardens,West Dallas
Natashia Gerald: Dallas ISD District 5 trustee candidate
Natashia Gerald, a 42-year-old Dallas resident, is running for Dallas ISD District 5 trustee to advocate for effective programs and practices that meet the diverse needs of students in West Dallas.
Bickers Park,Candidate Responses,Education,Greenleaf Village,Homestead,Local Government,Victory Gardens,West Dallas
Byron Sanders: Dallas ISD District 5 trustee candidate
Byron Sanders, a 20-year education leader and former CEO of Big Thought, is running for Dallas ISD District 5 trustee to ensure that Dallas ISD becomes a model of innovation, equity, and excellence for all students.
Candidate Responses,Local Government,Queen City,South Dallas
Cydney Walker: Dallas District 7 city council candidate
Leading up to the May 3 election, Dallas Free Press [...]
Candidate Responses,Local Government,West Dallas
Laura Cadena: District 6 City Council candidate
Leading up to the May 3 election, Dallas Free Press [...]
Candidate Responses,Local Government,West Dallas
David Blewett: District 6 City Council candidate
Leading up to the May 3 election, Dallas Free Press [...]
Candidate Responses,Local Government,West Dallas
Gabriel Kissinger: District 6 City Council candidate
Leading up to the May 3 election, Dallas Free Press [...]
Candidate Responses,Local Government,West Dallas
Monica Alonzo: District 6 City Council candidate
Leading up to the May 3 election, Dallas Free Press [...]
Candidate Responses,Local Government,West Dallas
Linus Spiller: District 6 City Council candidate
Leading up to the May 3 election, Dallas Free Press [...]