Elections
2026 Primary Runoff Election
IMPORTANT DATES
Election Day: May 26
Early Voting: May 18-22
Last Day to Register to Vote: April 27
Need to register to vote, or check your voter status? Visit the Texas Secretary of State’s voter portal.
Look for the Chronicle Editorial Board’s primary runoff election endorsements in the May 15 issue.
ADDITIONAL ELECTION INFO
Travis County: votetravis.gov or 512/238-VOTE (8683)
Williamson County: wilco.org/departments/elections or 512/943-1630
Hays County: hayscountytx.gov/elections or 512/393-7310
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Former chief of staff for previous rep, Sethi wins the Democratic primary
Pflugerville Dems Cheer On Wins in Texas House District 50, U.S. House District 11
Making it through election night
Voters Split on Who to Fill Gómez’s Seat at Travis County Commissioners Court
Precinct 4 headed to a runoff as Brigid Shea wins again in Precinct 2
Talarico Clears First Hurdle to Take Back Texas
After voting site confusion, Texas House rep comes out on top in the U.S. Senate Democratic primary
March 2026 Primary Election Endorsements for the Austin Area
Our choices for local, state, and federal races
Musical Chairs at the Texas House of Representatives
As long-serving Dems seek higher office, a fresh slate of candidates jockey to fill their seats
Redrawn TX-35 Sets Stage for High-Stakes Democratic Primary
Four Democrats compete in an open-seat race reshaped by redistricting and newly tilted toward Republicans
Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico Meet for First Debate Ahead of Primary
The conversation between the U.S. Senate candidates remained cordial, set on addressing Trump and the GOP
What to Know About Voter Registration in Texas Ahead of March Primaries
Deadlines are approaching and a few things have changed
Criticisms Abound in Travis County Commissioners Court Races
Field crowded with heavy hitters focused on financial transparency and accountability
Sarah Eckhardt Wants to Do “Big Things”
State senator on why she has hope running for the U.S. House in a red district
Austin Rep Gina Hinojosa Talks About Why She’s Running for Governor
The underdog candidate on Abbott: “He is the most corrupt governor in Texas history”
Past Election coverage
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The good, the bad, and where Travis County broke from the herd
The Week’s Biggest News in Brief
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Austinites Try to Wrap Their Heads Around Controversial Prop Q
Competing calculations dominate the debate over proposed property tax increase
Texans Vote on a $20 Billion Investment in Water
Prop 4 funds water projects but experts encourage watching where the money goes
Chronicle Endorsements for the November 2025 Election
Prop Q and state constitutional amendments are on the ballot
The Prop Q Debate Has Entered the “Silly Season”
The not-long ballad of austintaxrateelection.com and other miscellany
Higher Taxes Are on the Ballot. City Leaders Explain What They’ll Get Us.
Prop Q asks Austinites what’s a nickel worth. Can they stomach a bigger bill at the end of the year?
Petitioners Hope to Force a Vote on New Convention Center Amid Demolition
They’d redirect money to live music and eco-tourism
Mike Siegel Prevails Over Gary Bledsoe in Low-Turnout Runoff
73% fewer votes cast in the runoff than the general election
District 7 Runoff Is a Battle Between Austin’s New and Old Political Generations
Mike Siegel and Gary Bledsoe face off Dec. 14
Chronicle Endorsements for the Travis County Runoff Election
Who we like for the City Council District 7 and AISD at-large Position 8 races
With Journalist Arrests, Attacks Ticking Up in 2024, Austin Reporters Get Trained
International Women’s Media Foundation gets to work
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