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Wednesday, November 07, 2012 

Monday, July 09, 2012  The constitutionality of a Texas voter ID law passed in 2011- which requires voters to show a photo ID at polls - will be decided by a federal court in Washington this week.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  Former Republican Party Chair, Hollis Rutledge, was here to give us some perspective into some of the key races, recent redistricting and what it means for voters.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Early voter turn out is down in Hidalgo County this primary season and party leaders attribute it to a later than normal primary election.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  Because of its increase in population, U.S. Congressman Ruben Hinojosa wanted Hidalgo County to have its own congressional district. That would have kicked U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar out of the county.

Thursday, January 19, 2012  The announcement came Thursday morning: Governor Rick Perry announced he would abandon his quest to become the Republican presidential nominee.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  Rio Grande Valley political leaders spoke to Action 4 News about Gov. Rick Perry's presidential campaign plan to 'uproot and overhaul’ Washington DC.

Thursday, August 11, 2011  Political observers and Rio Grande Valley residents remain split about Texas Governor Rick Perry's decision to run for president.

Thursday, July 21, 2011  If Republican Governor Rick Perry runs for president and wins, don't expect much change in Texas.

Friday, May 27, 2011  Rio Grande Valley residents had mixed reactions to news that Texas Gov. Rick Perry might consider running for president.

Friday, April 29, 2011  Democrats in the Rio Grande Valley told Action 4 News that the they are upset by a legislative redistricting map proposed before the Texas Legislature.

Monday, September 27, 2010  One poll said more than half of registered Texas voters wouldn't mind having a similar immigration law to that of Arizona here in the lone star state.