Political News
Number of early voters in Texas sets record
UNDATED - A little more than 5-million Texas voters cast their ballots early this November election.
Taxpayers Demand More Transparency in Federal Loans
WASHINGTON - Taxpayers are demanding transparency in the $2-trillion the government has handed out in emergency loans.
Local Political Analylist Talks Live With KETK
TYLER - President-elect Barack Obama's first months in office are going to be crucial.
Republicans maintain control of State Legislature
AUSTIN – Republicans maintain their majority in the State House of Representatives.
Tyler Reacts to Obama's Win
TYLER - Now that history has been made, East Texans are sounding off on what they think about the new president-elect.
Gohmert Pushes For No Income Tax
TYLER - The rough state of the economy has been on the minds of everyone for months now.
What's up at the polls?
SMITH COUNTY—Around 90,000 Smith County residents voted in this election, and with all of those ballots to count, election staff ran into some problems Tuesday night.
Hopson narrowly wins District 11 seat
TYLER—Here are the final numbers for the District 11 State House of Representatives Seat: Chuck Hopson won by 102 votes.
Same-Sex Marriage Banned in California
CALIFORNIA – Voters in California have approved a constitutional amendment that outlawed same-sex marriage.
Democrats take control of Congress
WASHINGTON – The election means Democrats take not only the White House, but also commanding majorities in the House and Senate.
President promises cooperation
WASHINGTON - President Bush is promising to help newly elected Democratic President-Elect Barack Obama transition into the White House.
Superintendent: 'Happy with outcome'
TYLER - The state of the economy did not stop Tyler taxpayers from approving a $125 million dollar school bond proposal.
Cornyn wins re-election to U.S. Senate
TEXAS – Republican Incumbent John Cornyn won re-election in the United States Senate race.
Mccain supporters rally
SMITH COUNTY - Smith County Republicans and supporters of John Mccain gathered in downtown Tyler on Tuesday night.
Smith County Voters say "No" to Jail Bond
TYLER— Smith County Voters voted against the Smith County Jail Bond Proposal.
Louie Gohmert wins again
Louie Gohmert talks about winning the U.
Officials: "Voter Turnout Was Huge"
TYLER - We had an opportunity to speak to an election judge with precinct 14 in Smith County about voter turnout as she dropped off election results earlier in the night.
