Elections

Voters guide to Tarrant County and Texas primaries

Are you ready to vote?

Candidates have been campaigning for months, hoping to gain your vote in the March 6 primary election.

Now it's time to make your voice heard.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.


2018 Tarrant County election candidate database

Here’s what candidates say they have to offer

If you want to catch up on election news, here are some of the election stories the Star-Telegram has published this year.

Issue stories

Can't be bothered on election day? Here's what happens when you don't vote.

Here's what you need to know for the 2018 primary elections in Texas

Republicans dominate Tarrant County and Texas. So why are they fighting?

Democrats are outpacing Republicans in early voting, and the governor sounds worried

Millions of Texans have been giving their power away for decades — by not voting

Could President Trump be the best thing that ever happened to political activism?

One battle ends in Texas when the polls close Tuesday. Then another one quietly begins.

Tarrant County races

2018 primary: Why these 4 Republicans want to become the one 'everybody loves to hate'

Tarrant tax-assessor candidates won't alter registration policy on red-light tickets

Tarrant County tax-assessor hopeful owes tens of thousands to IRS

Wilder, Palomino argue who's best for district clerk

After his marriage is questioned, a Texas politician provides his marriage license

Congressional races

Why do the Republicans who want to replace Joe Barton in Congress keep talking about him?

Does Joe Barton's departure open the door for Democrats in Congressional District 6?

What U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey and his primary opponent say about jobs and immigration

Can Democrats defeat Kenny Marchant? Why 4 candidates see themselves in a 'blue wave'

This Texas congressman votes with Trump, but is he 'Trump enough' for his conservative district?

This congressman called his opponent the dirtiest word in the GOP book Democrat

Texas House races

How much does a Texas House race cost? This one passed the $1 million mark

Campaign for this Texas House seat turns nasty and costly, drawing more than $500,000.

Ruh Roh. This Texas election went to the dogs.

Is this Southlake state lawmaker getting a dose of his own conservative medicine?

2018 primary: Democrats see opportunity in Texas Senate District 10

Editorial Board Recommendations and Videos

Here are the candidates who can make a difference

Rick Barnes has the best plan for collecting your taxes

What to do with brawling candidates?

Geren has a record of working for Tarrant County

Capriglione is a proven conservative choice for Tarrant

Energy or experience? A Democratic winner needs both

This Democrat would take your call in Congressional District 6

A GOP independent could be a standout for the 6th Congressional District

Anna Tinsley: 817-390-7610, @annatinsley

This story was originally published March 2, 2018 at 1:49 PM with the headline "Voters guide to Tarrant County and Texas primaries."

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