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Good morning.

If you're feeling anxious about Election Day tomorrow, you're not alone. This editorial board is right there with you. While we're nervous about many things – the storms that might keep people from casting their vote, the ultimate outcome, and the politicos who might sow doubt in it – one thing gives us relief. We feel certain in the security and integrity of the election.

As Bill King and Charles Blain, two conservative commentators, pointed out, Harris County has had its fair share of fumbles in past elections. But improvements have been made, and they, too, feel confident that we're in good hands with elected Harris County clerk, Teneshia Hudspeth, at the helm.

Still feeling anxious? Go vote.

Over the past months, we have thoroughly reviewed each contested race in Harris County and shared our endorsements, available on the Houston Chronicle Voter Guide. We have also prepared a clear, printable summary list for your convenience since phones are not allowed in the voting booth. We are eagerly anticipating the results over the next several days and look forward to providing thoughtful analysis on the outcomes.
So make your plan to head to the polls if you have not done so already. Your participation in this democratic process is invaluable. Make your voice heard.

How are you feeling about the election? Let us know by sending us an email at viewpoints@houstonchronicle.com.

Our picks

share image for November 2024 election voter guide and endorsements

Photo by: Abbey Lossing

Texas Voter Guide: See which candidates are endorsed by our editorial board

Kamala Harris or Donald Trump? Ted Cruz or Colin Allred? See who the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board endorses in the 2024 presidential election.

Photo by: Abbey Lossing

Texas Voter Guide: Explore key candidates and races for 2024 election

Use your address to search key Texas, Houston and Harris County races in the 2024 election, including the Senate race between Ted Cruz and Colin Allred.

An election clerk waves a U.S. flag to alert voters to the location of the ballot drop off at a polling location at Houston Community College in Houston, TX on October 24, 2024.

Photo by: Sharon Steinmann

You want the real truth about voter fraud? Here it is.

By Houston Chronicle Editorial Board

Years of voter fraud and election rigging investigations by Donald Trump, Attorney General Ken Paxton and District Attorney Kim Ogg have turned up nada.

Teneshia Hudspeth, Harris County Clerk, gives a 2pm update on voting at a press conference held in the warehouse at the Election Technology Center Tuesday, Mar. 5, 2024 in Houston.

Photo by: Michael Wyke, Contributor

Can we trust Harris County's election to be secure? Yes. Here's why.

By Bill King, Charles Blain

The county has had more than its share of election problems. But those came before Teneshia Hudspeth was in charge.

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks to supporters during a campaign rally Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in Jourdanton, Texas.

Photo by: Eric Gay, AP

'Cancun Cruz' sends voters postcard from paradise

By Houston Chronicle Editorial Board

Also: Elon Musk games through SpaceX briefing; Ken Paxton calls out old pal for familiar sin. Bigger Armand Bayou Nature Center keeps Houston at bay.

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris boards Air Force Two at Augusta Regional Airport in Augusta, Ga., Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, en route to Washington, after visiting the area impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Photo by: Carolyn Kaster, AP

Kamala Harris for President of the United States

By Houston Chronicle Editorial Board

The Houston Chronicle Editorial Board endorses Vice President Kamala Harris over former President Donald J. Trump in the 2024 general election.

FILE - President Donald Trump talks with White House Chief of Staff John Kelly after he was privately sworn in during a ceremony in the Oval Office in Washington, July 31, 2017.

Photo by: Evan Vucci, AP

Do we really want a commander in chief who disrespects the troops?

By Houston Chronicle Editorial Board

John F. Kelly, Trump's one-time chief of staff, has shed more light on Trump's disrespect for the military and American values. We hope Texans listen.

From our readers

More than 15% of registered voters in Midland County had cast ballots through the first four days of early voting.

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Chronicle endorsement of Harris won't turn Texas blue

The Chronicle endorsed Kamala Harris. Our readers weigh in.

Mark W. Cheesman, Houston: "Besides ignoring the facts, the board is ignoring that a significant number of their readers totally disagree, and I am one of those readers. Harris is a disaster."

Send us your letters and op-eds

We want to hear from you! Have an opinion or a response to one of our stories? Learn how to submit your op-eds or letters here or shoot us an email at viewpoints@chron.com.

Events

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Join our education team recap of the HISD bond vote

Readers are invited to a Zoom event with Chronicle education reporters to recap and analyze Election Day results for the $4.4 billion HISD bond, and other local tax rate increase elections.