May 2024 Elections

Local Elections

Election day: Saturday, May 4
In-person early voting: Monday, April 22 through Tuesday, April 30
You can vote if you were registered on or before: Thursday, April 4
Last day to apply for ballot by mail: Tuesday, April 23

Primary Run-off Elections

Election day: Tuesday, May 28
In-person early voting: Monday, May 20 through Friday, May 24
You can vote if you were registered on or before: Monday, April 29
Last day to apply for ballot by mail: Friday, May 17

If you have not mailed your ballot by election day, we recommend that you hand-deliver it to the clerk’s office.

Additional Election Info:
Travis County: elections.traviscountytx.gov or 512/238-VOTE (8683)
Williamson County: wilcotx.gov/185/Elections or 512/943-1630
Hays County: hayscountytx.com/departments/elections/current-year-election or 512/393-7779

Suburbanites Opt to Leave Austin, While Voters Keep Austin Blue in Weekend Election
Suburbanites Opt to Leave Austin, While Voters Keep Austin Blue in Weekend Election
Turnout was about 6% for the historic election

May 9, 2024

Suburbanites Vote to Leave City of Austin
Suburbanites Vote to Leave City of Austin
Three communities are disannexing, and three will stay

May 7, 2024

Endorsements for the May 4 Travis Central Appraisal District Election
Endorsements for the May 4 Travis Central Appraisal District Election
It's the first time we're voting for these positions

April 18, 2024

First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas
First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas
Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district

April 4, 2024

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents
March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents
Our choices for local, state, and national races

Feb. 15, 2024

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