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America’s divide may deepen after pending Supreme Court Roe v. Wade ruling on abortion
A clear majority of Americans support abortion rights. “Republicans are playing politics with people’s lives, and they’re playing these politics in order to remain in power,” Kristy Noble, the chairwoman of the Dallas County Democratic Party said. “They are doing these things even though the vast majority of people do not agree with these policies, so the divide is being created and manifested by the policies that the Republicans are putting in place.”
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Dallas County to eliminate 39 voting sites in May election to ease problems at the polls
As the county discussed removing redundant nearby locations, we advocated for no more than 10% closures. This is an ongoing process, which required input from allied organizations and many individuals. Access to the ballot box is our top priority, and this requires constant organizing, reevaluating and redeveloping processes, and extensive resources. To ensure voters have a safe, secure, and pleasant experience, please sign up to be an election worker or share with friends and family! Spanish speakers are especially wanted. www.dallasdemocrats.org/action/election-worker
Wait times, worker shortage in March has Dallas County leaders scrambling ahead of May elections
Kristy Noble, chair of the Dallas County Democratic Party, pointed to the ripple effect of new identification requirements for mail-in ballots, which are available only to specific groups of voters... Noble noted over 6% of mail-in ballots in the county were rejected because of the new identification requirements. Those voters, she said, had to show up in person if they wanted to vote, leading to longer queues to vote curbside.

Save Melissa Lucio Rally
Chair Kristy Noble and Vice Chair Kardal Coleman joined state and local leaders along with Somos Tejas to call for halting the execution of Melissa Lucio. In less than 3 weeks, she could become the first Latina and first woman since 2014 to be executed by the State of Texas. We need to continue amplifying Melissa’s story before an irreversible injustice is committed.
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Letters to the Editor — Ballot volunteers, Texas kids, school finances, redistricting, online paper
Please give credit to our Dallas County volunteers and members of the (bipartisan) Ballot Board at Dallas County Elections Department. These hard-working people called, texted and emailed county residents over 65 or disabled to assist completion of the vote-by-mail applications and subsequently the ballots. Thanks to the volunteers, our rate of rejection was 6.5%, the second lowest in the state.

Venton Jones makes the run-off - Dallas Voice
Dallas County Democratic Party Chair Kristy Noble said Jones has supported candidates and party activities ever since moving back to Dallas.

New ID laws tripping up Texas mail-in voters
New identification requirements for voters who cast their ballots by mail are causing problems for thousands in the Lone Star State. But there’s still time to shore up those votes and correct those ballots. Kristy Noble, chairwoman of the Dallas County Democratic Party told press on Tuesday that calls airing questions and frustrations have been “pretty much constant” since January over new ID rules.
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Many voting locations throughout Texas did not open because of staff shortages
Kathleen Thompson, the communications director for the Dallas County Democratic Party, said some election judges had told her they were concerned about the new voting restrictions and harsh penalties enacted last year. The Dallas County Republican Party did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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Dallas County Democrats file temporary restraining order to keep polls open after winter closures
The Dallas County Democratic Party joined voter protection attorneys and Democratic candidates in seeking a temporary restraining order, asking the courts to allow polling locations in Dallas County to remain open later in response to the weather-related closings on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. The Dallas County Republican Party has refused to join our effort to protect voters.

Dallas County Extends its Early Voting Deadline Until 10 p.m.
People were still bundled up at polling places in Dallas County Friday but the places were all open.. unlike Thursday when most in Dallas County were closed. The Democratic party asked a judge to order more time. "We should take into account those hours that were closed and we need to open tomorrow," said Kristy Noble, Dallas County Democratic Party Chair.

Dallas County Democrats win bid for temporary restraining order to extend early voting because of winter weather
We’re granted our temporary restraining order to allow polling locations to remain open Friday night until 10pm. The TRO is in response to the weather-related closings this week. The Dallas County Republican Party refused to join our effort.

Ballot Rejections in Texas Spike After New Voting Law
Ahead of Tuesday’s primary, about 30 percent of absentee ballots were rejected in the state’s most populous counties. In 2020, the statewide rejection rate was less than 1 percent.

Ahead of Texas primary, Republicans and Democrats agree on impact of voting
In this joint primary, Democrats and Republicans agree on the impact of voting, but we strongly disagree with the Dallas County Republican Party chair being “very pleased with changes to the mail-in ballot system.” A 28% rejection rate is a success only if you’re on Team Vote Suppression. We’re on Team Voter.

Early Voting Gets Underway Monday for the March 1 Primary in Texas
“We have some amazing candidates and packed races,” Chair Kristy Noble told NBC 5 news. We can’t win in November unless we pick the best candidates in March. Make sure you, your friends, and your family get to know your candidates at dallasdemocrats.org and make your voting plan today!

9 Democrats Looking to Fill EBJ's District 30 Seat
“Folks are energized. Folks are having conversations in places in spaces that we normally didn't about this race. And so, it is intriguing to see that on the soccer fields, on the football fields, and even in the barbershops, that folks are talking about Texas 30, and this potential of a new member of congress,” said Kardal Coleman, vice chairman of the Dallas Democratic Party.
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Retiring U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson looms large in crowded race to replace her
We do not endorse candidates in the Primary, but we do endorse the enthusiasm! “There’s a lot of experience and political know-how within this field right now,” Chair Kristy Noble said. “There are a number of people who can be amazing, amazing congresspeople. It’s a good, strong race.”

United States: Many mail-in ballot applications rejected in Texas
A month and a half before the primary for the midterm elections in Texas, election officials have been sounding the alarm since the application of the new Texas electoral law, one of the most restrictive in the United States.

Amid Challenging 2022 Midterm Election for Democrats, Republicans Hope To Turn Dallas County Red In November
Chair Kristy Noble told CBS 11 that Democracy is a team sport. This year, we will be everywhere the people are, and if we work together to reach every voter, we win!

Republicans move to challenge Democrats in deep blue Dallas County
Chair Kristy Noble told the Dallas Morning News that we’ve shown with our outreach, in these few short months since her election, that we won’t take a single vote for granted.

The Power Grid Failed Texas Last February. Now, It Could Shake Up Abbott's Reelection Bid.
Comms Director Kathleen Thompson says the system failed Texans. Other states’ infrastructure is strong enough to withstand a days-long freeze, but rather than fixing the grid, Abbott focused the Texas Legislature on keeping Black people from voting and kids from playing soccer.

Former Democratic Congressman Beto O’Rourke Is Running For Governor Of Texas
Dallas County Democratic Party Chair Kristy Noble welcomed O'Rourke's entrance to the race.

'Texans Have Had Enough,' Dallas County Democrats Welcome Beto O’Rourke To 2022 Gubernatorial Race
The Dallas County Democratic Party is welcoming former El Paso Congressman Beto O’Rourke in his 2022 bid for Texas Governor.

RNC opens so-called "community center" in Dallas County
National Republicans hope to improve outreach in minority communities. Dallas County Democratic Party Chairwoman Kristy Noble criticized the real GOP agenda.

Vice Chair Kardal Coleman Live with RTVI
Vice Chair Kardal Coleman told RTVI that Abbott keeps siding with COVID and should get out of the way of Democrats and businesses leading the fight against the pandemic.

Democrats Want Beto O'Rourke to Run for Texas Governor. But Why?
Beto Watch came calling for Chair Kristy Noble. She told the Dallas Observer that Gov. Greg Abbott hasn't earned another term, and Beto O'Rourke is already working for all Texans.

Boots on the Ground by Tex Mix Podcast
"With a little direction and encouragement, a lot of people can make a big impact!" Thanks to Jessica Coggins and the Texas Signal for interviewing Chair Kristy Noble about her voter turnout successes and our plans to grow our majority in Dallas County and turn Texas blue!

Here’s why the FEDD knocking on your door won’t be Kristy Noble - Lakewood/East Dallas
Kristy Noble coached basketball and started her own software security company before she made her way into local politics.

As population grows, so does debate on reaching Latino voters in ’22
Both parties are reassessing Latino voter outreach after Democrats were disappointed by GOP gains in competitive districts in 2020.

Dallas Co Democrats to send care packages to those in Washington breaking quorum
The Dallas County Democratic Party is preparing to send “care packages” to state lawmakers who have gone to Washington D.C. to prevent a quorum during the special session in Austin. More than 50 Democrats left Austin July 11.

Democrats aren't worried about a GOP comeback in North Dallas
There’s little doubt Texas Republicans are eyeing the seat of retiring Rep. John Turner, a two-term statehouse Democrat from the Dallas suburbs, as a potential 2022 midterm pickup.
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Kristy Noble elected to lead the Dallas County Democratic Party
Dallas businesswoman Kristy Noble has won election to serve out the remainder of Carol Donovan's term as chairwoman of the Dallas County Democratic Party.