Opinion: We Must Not Turn Back the Clock on Voting Rights

Parties should be competing to win more votes, not working to keep voting down

"...anti-voter bill. While this action halted the assault on voting rights temporarily, Gov. Greg Abbott has already threatened to..."

June 18, 2021 Column by Tom Lopach

Mega Voting Sites Open Until 9pm

Travis County clerk hopes to squeeze in several thousand more voters before Election Day

"...Unlike most of the other early voting locations, which close at 7pm, Travis County's two "mega..."

Oct. 29, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Worries About Electronic Voting Machines

County clerk says voting machines did not malfunction, no votes lost

"...Did electronic voting machines fail to properly record votes at the Highland..."

Feb. 26, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Early Voting Low, Election Day Energized

Crunching some numbers in Travis County elections

"...is good news after a sluggish start with early voting...."

March 1, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Today Is Last Day of Early Voting

Do it now, avoid Election Day crowds

"...the dear voter, will be inconvenienced and/or discouraged from voting by long lines...."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Travis County Voting Boom Means Extra Booths

Elections division meets demand with semi-permanent mobile location

"...Early voting turnout isn't just high; it's so high that the..."

Oct. 31, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Primary Run-Off Results: Early Voting Day Two

Travis County break the magical 1% mark. Champagne for everyone!

"...Early voting in the July 31 primary run-off continues on the..."

July 25, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Primary Run-Off Results: Early Voting Day One

First day turn-out less than one percent

"...may be "nobody." In the first day of early voting, a grand total of 4,846 people voted across the..."

July 24, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Early Voting Under Way

Time to cast ballots around the state

"...county offices, as well as some municipal decisions. Early voting for the Nov. 2 election runs today through Oct...."

Oct. 18, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Texas Dems Storm the Capitol (Peacefully!) To Demand Voting Rights

O'Rourke, House quorum-breakers rally thousands

"...and waved signs for hours in support of national voting rights and democracy reform bills...."

June 21, 2021 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

Early Voting Shows Massive Leap

Texas counties broke records Monday. Is it energy, or early burnout?

"...It's hard to draw any conclusions from early voting turnout. However, the numbers from day one of the..."

Oct. 25, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Paperless Voting to Continue, for a While

Commissioners accept plan to add paper, but not until after 2012

"...If you distrust Travis County’s electronic, paperless voting machines, you’re out of luck until at least 2013...."

Oct. 20, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Democrats’ Suit Demands State ‘Fix’ Voting Machines

Suit asks that machines be banned if alleged flaw cannot be fixed

"...filed a lawsuit alleging that the Hart InterCivic eSlate electronic-voting machines record votes improperly and seeking an injunction prohibiting..."

Feb. 13, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

One Day of Early Voting Left: A Message From the County Clerk

"...Travis County's early voting numbers spiked even higher today; Friday, the last day..."

Nov. 2, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Early Voting Locations and Voter ID Info

Find your nearest polling location and know what to bring with you

"...Please note that these are EARLY voting locations. You can find a list of ELECTION DAY..."

Oct. 14, 2019 News Post

Moral March for Democracy Enlists Willie Nelson, Luci Baines Johnson for Voting Rights Rally

27-mile march concludes at Texas State Capitol on Saturday

"...State Capitol tomorrow, July 31, during a rally for voting rights. Both join the Moral March for Democracy event,..."

July 30, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Local Politicians Call for Voting by Mail

Sheryl Cole and Mike Siegel demand “common sense and good policy”

"...Siegel today issued a joint press release demanding universal voting by mail, so that “no one [is] at risk..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Congress Putting Teeth Back in Voting Rights Act

New Section 4 would put Texas back under preclearance

"...Last Summer, the US Supreme Court defanged the Voting Rights Act by striking down Section 4, the clauses..."

Jan. 16, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Early Voting Results: Day One

Travis County reports 3.3% turnout so far

"...Early voting has begun in Travis County, and the elections division..."

Oct. 23, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Voting Information

Early Voting: Oct. 22-Nov. 2 & Election Day: Nov. 6

"...You may vote at any early voting location in the county in which you are registered...."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

Primary Run-Off Results: Early Voting Day Three

Turnout fails to break 2%

"...last two days. So far, only 1.97% of the voting population has made it to the polling booths...."

July 26, 2012 News Post

Last Day of Early Voting

Turnout still low for May 12 council election

"...Early voting closes in the City of Austin elections today. Turnout..."

May 8, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Early Voting Starts Strong in Travis

Turnout nearly double previous gubernatorial election

"...– turnout in the first two days of early voting was impressive. Nowhere near the pace of the supercharged..."

Oct. 20, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Early Voting Results for the Primary Run-off and Special Election

José Garza takes sizable lead in D.A. race & more Travis Co. numbers

"...racked up a 68%-32% lead in early and mail voting that is unlikely to be reversed by E-Day results...."

July 14, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Early Voting Locations

Early Voting: April 29-May 7 • Election Day: May 11

"...You may vote at any early voting location in the county in which you are registered. On..."

April 26, 2013 News Feature

Travis County Early Voting Results: Day Seven

Turnout strong and rising before weekend lull

"...Early voting in Travis County remains strong, but down from 2008...."

Oct. 29, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Early Voting Results: Day Three

Turnout holds steady and should break 10% today

"...With three days down and nine to go, early voting turnout in Travis County is remaining pretty static. After..."

Oct. 25, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Primary Run-Off Results: Early Voting Day Four

Can we break three percent by close of business?

"...tick, tick. The clock is running down on early voting for the July 31 primary run-offs. After four days,..."

July 27, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Early Voting & Election Day

Early Voting: May 14-25 • Election Day: May 29

"...You may vote at any early voting location in the county in which you are registered...."

May 11, 2012 News Feature

Early Voting & Election Day

Early Voting: April 30-May 8 • Election Day: May 12

"...You may vote at any early voting location in the county in which you're registered. On..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature

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