Elections
2026 Midterm Elections
IMPORTANT DATES
Election Day: November 3
Early Voting: October 19-30
Last Day to Register to Vote: October 5
Need to register to vote, or check your voter status? Visit the Texas Secretary of State’s voter portal.
ADDITIONAL ELECTION INFO
You can vote early or on Election Day at any polling site in Travis County. Polling locations can be found at county clerk websites:
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
Caldwell County: elections.caldwellcounty.texas.gov or 512/668-4347
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The Road to Open the Polls
Travis County hurdles voter registration delays and a glitchy system ahead of crucial midterm elections
The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: Oct. 15-21
Travis County voters set record numbers during early voting, Amazon’s Dog’s Head plans roll out, and more of the week’s headlines
Chronicle Endorsements for the November 3 Midterm Elections
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Running Toward the Fire
Why AISD trustee candidates are competing for a board that faces state takeover
City Leaders, Organizations Rally Against Save Austin Now’s Proposition I
Don’t DOGE our Austin, critics say
District 9: Zo Qadri’s Council Voting Record Draws Several Challengers
The central district is up for grabs with candidates questioning the incumbent’s choices on the dais
District 8: First Responder and City Scrutinizer Face Off
Selena Xie and Jeffery Bowen vie to represent Southwest Austin
District 5: Candidates Look to Unseat Ryan Alter
The incumbent and challengers give their pitches for the South Austin district
Meet the Candidates Vying for Five City Council Seats
A referendum on the last four years comes to local ballots
District 1: Six Candidates Race to Represent East Austin
Uneven fundraising and Ramos’ arrest could affect how Austin decides the seat
District 3: Four East Austinites Challenge José Velásquez for His Seat
He faces a far friendlier race than his fellow incumbents
Who’s Running for City Council This Fall?
District 1 features new faces as incumbents look to hold on to districts 3, 5, 8, and 9
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Our choices for local, state, and federal races
What’s a Bigger Threat to Texas Public Ed: Private School Vouchers or Charter Schools?
Democratic candidates for State Board of Education split on the public charter school question
The Last Two Standing to Represent the City’s Core
Blockwalking with House District 49 runoff candidates Kathie Tovo and Montserrat Garibay
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