Elections
Summary
Early voting is officially open in Travis County, and even though it's an off-year election, your vote still shapes local policy. Check your polling location and get out there to make sure your voice is heard.
At a glance
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Impact analysis
While voting is free, the decisions made on these ballots directly influence how your local tax dollars are spent on city services.
Every resident who wants a say in how their neighborhood and city are run benefits from casting a ballot.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (20)
Qadri Campaign Workers Accuse Opponent of Attempted Intimidation
Campaign workers for incumbent City Council Member Zo Qadri are accusing one of Qadri’s opponents, the former professor Rich Heyman, of attempting to intimidate them outside a polling place on the University of...
Harris, Travis counties prepare for legal fights ahead of Election Day
Two of Texas' largest counties, both led by Democrats, say they're ready for possible intervention by the Republican-led state and federal governments.
Travis County sees highest early voting turnout in decades for a midterm election
More than 450,000 people have cast a ballot ahead of Election Day in Travis County either in person or by mail.
The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: Oct. 22-28
Common Election Kiosk Issues: Bexar County election officials released a statement on Friday, Oct. 23, addressing voters’ concerns regarding voting kiosks “switching” their choices for local, state, and federal...
Republicans in Texas Panhandle seek major change to ballot counting process statewide
The Potter County GOP wants a federal judge to require election administrators all over Texas to hand count every paper ballot cast before finalizing the results.
13 candidates are running for Austin ISD's board. Here's what they would do if the state takes over
KUT News asked candidates why they decided to run, their priorities if they were to remain on the AISD board and their plans if a board of managers is appointed by the state. Here’s what they told us.
Candidates for Hays County judge focus on water conservation, improving roads in appeals to voters
The candidates include former Hays County Judge Liz Gajdos, current Precinct 2 Commissioner Michelle Gutierrez Cohen and construction industry strategist Geoffrey Tahuahua.
Water, public safety and road improvements take center stage in Hays County commissioners races
Hays County is electing new commissioners for Precincts 2 and 4. Their influence will shape the future of how Hays County manages its aquifers, budget and growth.
Paranoia Spreads as Election Officials Prepare for Federal Intervention in Midterm Elections
“I think this is an environment where, if you’re not paranoid, you’re kind of crazy.” David Axelrod, the architect of Barack Obama’s 2008 and 2012 presidential runs, offered this assessment during a Sept. 29 si...
The Road to Open the Polls
It’s the first week of early voting for a decisively high-stakes midterm election. Nearly 41,000 Austin-area voters cast a ballot on Monday. The Travis County Elections Division reports they’ll open a record 20...
The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: Oct. 15-21
Amazon’s Dog’s Head Plans: More information regarding the development of an Amazon robotics manufacturing plant on the East Austin land known as Dog’s Head has been revealed. According to state filings, constru...
What Austin voters should know about Prop I and the other local propositions on the ballot
What Austin voters should know about Prop I and the other local propositions on the ballot KUT
Early voting begins Oct. 19. Here’s what Travis County voters should know.
Early voting begins Oct. 19. Here’s what Travis County voters should know. Community Impact Newspaper
Chronicle Endorsements for the November 3 Midterm Elections
In the nonpartisan local races – City Council, ACC, and AISD – we’ve spelled out our reasons for our endorsements. In statewide races, we’re going to make this easy: Vote Democrat. Full stop. Even for cand...
City Leaders, Organizations Rally Against Save Austin Now’s Proposition I
As voters peer at Proposition I on the ballot this November, they may wonder, “Doesn’t the city already conduct efficiency audits?”  And the answer is yes, Austin has two audit frameworks. The first is the...
Tuesday is Election Day. Here's what you need to know to vote in Travis County
Tuesday is Election Day. Here's what you need to know to vote in Travis County KUT
Early voting has begun. Here's what you need to know to vote in Travis County
Early voting has begun. Here's what you need to know to vote in Travis County KUT
Austin-area voter guide for the Nov. 3 election
Austin-area voter guide for the Nov. 3 election KUT
Four candidates running for TCAD board
Four candidates running for TCAD board The Austin Bulldog
Voting early? Here's where and when to vote in the Austin area
Voting early? Here's where and when to vote in the Austin area Austin American-Statesman
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