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Ah, election night parties. They’re like real parties: too much alcohol and someone ends up crying on the stairs. Quick run-down of some of tonight’s big bashes (although odds are that any place where two people are gathered in front of a TV could technically be called an election night party).

Texas Democratic Party: Driskill Hotel, 604 Sixth, 7pm

Travis County Republican Party: Third Base Bar & Grill, 1717 W. Sixth, 7pm

Travis County Libertarian Party: Paradise Cafe, 401 E. Sixth, 7pm

Williamson County Coordinated Democratic Campaign: Origami Restaurant, 110 N. I-35, Suite 200B, Round Rock, 8pm

Williamson County Republican Party: Wingate Hotel and Conference Center, 1209 N I-35, Round Rock, 7pm

Alamo Drafthouse TV Party: Alamo S. Lamar, 1120 S. Lamar, 6.20pm

Drinking Liberally: Dog & Duck Pub, 406. W. 17th, 6.30pm

Scholz election watch in HD: Scholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto, 7pm

Obama Watch Party: Jovita’s Mexican Restaurant, 1617 S. First, 7pm

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The Chronicle's first Culture Desk editor, Richard has reported on Austin's growing film production and appreciation scene for over a decade. A graduate of the universities of York, Stirling, and UT-Austin, a Rotten Tomatoes certified critic, and eight-time Best of Austin winner, he's currently at work on two books and a play.