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Texas Southern students march to polls in Houston

Houston, Texas, United States · Oct 23, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Oct 23.

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Why they are protesting
Students at Texas Southern University gathered to participate in early voting and make their voices heard ahead of the November midterm elections.
What they want
To encourage student voting participation and support candidate James Talarico.
What changed
Oct 23: TSU students marched together to the polls accompanied by political figures and rapper Monaleo.
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What protesters want

  • Increase voter turnout among students
  • Support healthcare for all

Organised by: Texas Southern University

What authorities say

No official response reported in the sources.

The full story

On October 23, 2026, students at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas, participated in a campus march to the polls during the state's early voting period. Joined by public figures including Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico, Houston rapper Monaleo, and Harris County judge candidate Dr. Letitia Plummer, the participants marched together to cast their ballots ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The gathering highlighted student political engagement in a closely watched Senate race involving Talarico and Republican candidate Ken Paxton. No official response or police intervention was reported regarding the student march.

Timeline

  1. Texas Southern University students marched to the campus voting booths alongside political figures and rapper Monaleo.1

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