General Election Info for Travis County

Early voting runs Oct. 24-Nov. 4

"...a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and providing supporting documentation. Visit countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov/departments/elections for a list of acceptable forms of ID and..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature

November 8 Election Endorsements

All our endorsements collected on one easy-to-print page

"...detailed reasons behind our Editorial Board endorsements in the general election in this annotated version; this version is for..."

Oct. 20, 2022 News Post

Few Election Surprises as Texas Finally Finishes Its Primaries

The field is set

"...and three weeks after voting in a totally different election – to finally set the state ballot for November...."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: As First Ballots Cast, Is Turnout Surging, Lagging, or Both?

Get your vote on in this week's "Election Ticker"

"...4% of the county's registered voters dispensed with the 2022 election cycle as soon as possible. Is that a..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Texas primary first out the starting gate

"...The 2022 midterm elections cycle kicks off with today's Texas primary...."

March 1, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

A Month-by-Month Guide to Election 2020 Madness

From local policy to the national election, we just want you to vote, OK?

"...neighborhood Chronicle News desk has been gearing up for Election 2020 since the day after the 2016 trainwreck. Trust..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Results: Austin Can Save Itself, Thanks

Pro-policing GOP-aligned campaigners crash into city’s fiscal reality on Election Day

"...APD already consumes about 40% of the city's tax-supported General Fund, which pays for parks, libraries, and public health..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...side; the drama of the Senate District 14 special election means that every last vote – late mail-ins (including..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Race for Austin's Next Mayor Heats Up

Israel kicks off quest to make history in mayoral race, plus more news

"...of Manor); first elected in 2014 in a special election to succeed outgoing Rep. Mark Strama, she has been..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...that can fix problems with Austin's regulatory regime in general without provoking protests from angry property owners...."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Are We There Yet?

The latest – and last! – news from the campaign trail before Election Day

"...mayor/housing secretary/2020 candidate Julián Castro and former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder (founder of the national redistricting-focused campaign All..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: The Ups and Downs of Watson's Ad and More

Look at the first ad of the mayoral campaign and more

"...Commissioner Walt Smith, the Dripping Springs-area Republican running for reelection in November, got a DWI in 2021 after he..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Money, Mayors, and Musgraves

Cash, beer, and Beto rule everything around us

"...additional access to housing but he doesn't believe the general population should have "passes" coming from taxpayer money. Candidates..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: They Ban, We Plan

Celia Israel and Kirk Watson answer urbanists, Israel lays out repro rights plan, and more

"...– as in, a direct shot at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton – Israel wants "legal clarity" on how..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Tidbits From the Campaign Trail

District 3 candidate forum keeps it quick and Celia gets a PAC

"...years in the compliance division of the Democratic Attorneys General Association, which could explain why she was brought in..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...be ever in your favor). For ongoing coverage, visit austinchronicle.com/elections, where you can also find a streamlined, unannotated version..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

Nearly a Dozen Contested Races on the Election Docket

Judging the judges

"...race) will go on to face GOP opponents in November. Ten seats are uncontested in this primary, nine held..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Election 2022: We Got Ourselves Some Contests!

Filing has now concluded for the March 1 primaries

"...entirely legal) gerrymanders through at the eleventh hour, the 2022 election cycle is still on schedule, and filing has..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Opinion: 19 Children Are Dead. Someone Should Do Something.

A hospital-based pediatrician explains steps we can take to prevent the next tragedy

"...In the Texas primary election, 82% of registered voters did not vote...."

June 3, 2022 Column by Lauren Gambill

A Special Session on Guns? Reform Advocates Are Wary

Nonprofit Texas Gun Sense responds to Uvalde

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Travis County Midterm Elections Live Blog

Abbott secures reelection, mayoral race goes to run-off

"...Thanks for sticking with us, folks. For more in-depth election analysis, be sure to pick up this week's issue,..."

Nov. 8, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

Seven Candidates Vie for the Future of District 4

Special election decides who will complete Greg Casar's term at City Hall

"...Congress. Over these seven years, Casar has won four elections for the seat (counting both the general and run-off..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

We Have an Issue: The Game’s Afoot

Austin FC advances in the MLS Cup Playoffs, and our endorsements signal the approach of the midterms

"...In last week's issue, "Verde Report" columnist Eric Goodman..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, both entered the race in November. With the majority of TX-35's eligible voters hailing from..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas Voters Prove Once Again They Don't Always Know Who They're Voting For

Throwing darts at the ballot

"...Tuesday night's primary election confirmed that Gov. Greg Abbott will face Beto O'Rourke..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

The Common Law

I want to run for office as an Independent. Is it possible to get on the ballot?

"...entirely impossible) for an Independent to get on the general election ballot in Texas...."

Dec. 3, 2021 Column by Luke Ellis

Nobody Wants to Stop Voters From Approving Prop A

Pro-legalization and pro-freedom folks see eye to eye on the May 7 ballot

"...Statewide sticker shock hits just in time for election..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Voters Decide Final Three Austin City Council Members

Zo Qadri, Ryan Alter, José Velásquez secure wins

"...The Council candidates who won their run-off elections Tuesday, Dec. 13, will solidify a majority that has..."

Dec. 14, 2022 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Former AISD Educators Sweep District Trustee Races

Give a teacher a hand

"...seat on the Austin ISD Board of Trustees this election cycle? Clearly, being a disenchanted ex-AISD teacher. In District..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Hays County Dems Romp as San Marcos Legalizes Weed

Everything's blue (and green)

"...the Candlewood Suites near Lakeline – squeaked through on Election Day after falling behind Democrat Blane Conk­lin in the..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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