November 2024 General Election

Election day: Tuesday, November 5

In-person early voting: Monday, October 21, through Friday, November 1

Last day to register to vote: Monday, October 7

Last day to apply for ballot by mail: Friday, October 25

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

Council Is More Housing Density-Friendly. Will the New D10 Member Follow?
Council Is More Housing Density-Friendly. Will the New D10 Member Follow?
West side race could bolster a pro-housing majority

Oct. 3, 2024

Labor Unions Split on Mayoral Race
Labor Unions Split on Mayoral Race
Why Watson lost out on the Central Labor Council endorsement

Oct. 3, 2024

Council District 4 Rematch Finds Candidates Still Split on Housing Policy
Council District 4 Rematch Finds Candidates Still Split on Housing Policy
On other issues, including policing, they mostly agree

Sept. 19, 2024

In Council District 2, Fuentes Talks Buying Houses and Preventing Flooding
In Council District 2, Fuentes Talks Buying Houses and Preventing Flooding
And her challenger is conservative

Sept. 19, 2024

Point Austin: Doug Greco’s Campaign Odyssey Turns to Federal Court
Point Austin: Doug Greco’s Campaign Odyssey Turns to Federal Court
Mayoral candidate sues for more outside cash in campaigns

Sept. 19, 2024

In Crowded District 7 Race, Candidates’ Similarities Outweigh Differences
In Crowded District 7 Race, Candidates’ Similarities Outweigh Differences
Candidates talk environment, housing options, and public safety

Sept. 12, 2024

Stacey Abrams TribFest Panel Gives Texans a Therapy Session on Voter Suppression
Stacey Abrams TribFest Panel Gives Texans a Therapy Session on Voter Suppression
Voting is medicine, Abrams says

Sept. 12, 2024

In Austin’s Most Conservative District, Will the City’s Sole Republican Council Member Keep Her Seat?
In Austin’s Most Conservative District, Will the City’s Sole Republican Council Member Keep Her Seat?
Dem challenger hopeful that Kamala Harris momentum will turn tide

Sept. 5, 2024

City Council Countdown: Meet the Candidates
City Council Countdown: Meet the Candidates
Here’s one minute of information on each race

Aug. 29, 2024

Opinion: Affordable Childcare Now – A Community Call to Action for Travis County
Opinion: Affordable Childcare Now – A Community Call to Action for Travis County
Dr. Libby Doggett makes the case for Travis County CARES, a November ballot measure that would provide high quality, affordable child care and afterschool programs for working families

June 27, 2024

Community Organizer Doug Greco Challenges Kirk Watson
Community Organizer Doug Greco Challenges Kirk Watson
Mayor’s race shaping up to be Watson vs. three other liberals

June 20, 2024

Kirk Watson Wants Four More Years
Kirk Watson Wants Four More Years
Mayor makes it official, announces 2024 re-election campaign

April 10, 2024

How Austin’s Mayoral Race Is Shaping Up So Far
How Austin’s Mayoral Race Is Shaping Up So Far
Mayor Kirk Watson continues to bide his time

Feb. 1, 2024

Longtime City Council Member Kathie Tovo Announces Run for Mayor
Longtime City Council Member Kathie Tovo Announces Run for Mayor
Mayor Kirk Watson has not yet announced his re-election bid

Jan. 18, 2024

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year
With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year
Ready to rumble?

Jan. 4, 2024

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