Steven Ardary

Steven Ardary

Regional Digital Content Creator

Steven Ardary is a member of the Texas Regional Digital Content team, reporting on statewide issues that impact all Texans.

Steven joined the team in 2024 after spending four years as a digital journalist and investigative producer in Charleston, South Carolina where he was recognized by the Radio, Television and Digital News Association of the Carolinas for "Best Digital Original Reporting" in 2023. In 2024, Steven was part of a team that won "Best Use of Digital Platforms" from the South Carolina Association of Broadcasters.

Originally from Tennessee, Steven graduated from Chattanooga State with a degree in Digital Media and Production.

The latest from Steven Ardary

These Texas primary races are heading to a runoff

In Texas, a candidate must receive more than 50% of the vote total before they can be declared the winner. If no candidate reaches that threshold, a runoff election is held between the two top vote-getters.

How does a runoff election work in Texas?

Texas is one of a handful of states that require a candidate to get a majority of the votes in a primary to advance to the general election. This means a candidate must get 50% plus one vote to win an election.

Texas primary races to watch Tuesday night

Primary election day in Texas is Tuesday with voters headed to the polls to determine the Democratic and Republican candidates for the November general election.

Texas lawmakers react to US strikes in Iran

The United States and Israel conducted military strikes on Iran on Saturday and President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny" by rising up against Islamic leadership in the country.