Early voting for the May 9 municipal elections begins today at 7am, and continues through May 5. A list of early and mobile voting locations can be found here, along with the Chronicle‘s endorsements.
Regardless of whether you agree with our picks, please get out and participate in your democracy. Participation in last May’s city elections was 8% – absolutely pathetic for a supposedly “politically active” city. (And it got worse – only 5% participated in the June run-off.)
Texas’ early voting laws are among the most liberal and convenient in the country, so there is no excuse for doing your part to help determine the future of our city. Voters may cast ballots at any early voting location, provided it is within the county in which you are registered.
Visit our Election Central for ongoing coverage and to educate yourself on the candidates and issues.
Links to more voter information:
This article appears in April 24 • 2009.