Tales From Early Voting and More Before the July 14 Election

Last-minute jostling before election day

"...receives around 1,000-2,000 mail-in ballot applications for primary run-off elections, according to an office press release; this election's 32,000..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

So, You Want to Vote by Mail – Now What?

Answers to your VBM questions

"...must first apply for a ballot. The Travis County Elections Division only sends out applications or ballots on specific..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Info on vote-by-mail, in-person polling locations, and more at austinchronicle.com/elections...."

June 26, 2020 News Feature

Election Ticker: From Warren to WilCo

Elizabeth Warren weighs in on the D.A. race

"...Tea Party Republicans [that] has no place in the 2020 Democratic Primary."......"

Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

County Ditches STAR-Vote's Innovative Voting System

County clerk Dana DeBeauvoir abandons initiative after failing to find a suitable vendor

"...not just a matter of trust. Following last year's elections, and reports that Russian intelligence agencies probed and tested..."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 1 City of Austin Special Election

Our picks for the eight propositions you'll see on your ballot

"...Austin no longer elects its City Council in May elections (other area cities still do, including Round Rock, Georgetown,..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Voter Information for December 15 Run-Off Election in Travis County

Early Voting Dec. 3-11 • Election Day Dec. 15

"...a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and providing supporting documentation. Visit www.traviscountyelections.org for a list of acceptable forms of photo ID..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature

Austin at Large: New Voters for a New Texas?

Kirk Watson says it’s possible: “Two million more people are now paying attention”

"...and Texas politics for a while, who understands how elections work, but who wasn't directly involved in a campaign..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Wading Into the Final Week of Early Voting

Serenity now! Ahead of Election Day

"...more than 4 million ballots cast in the Texas 2020 presidential election so far. Hosted by Seth Meyers of..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

We Have an Issue: Looking for Bright Spots in a Historically Bad Year

The Top 10s Issue

"...The Electoral College affirmed Joe Biden's presidential win on..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Hiring More Police Is Not a Great Way to Prevent Murders

A closer look at Austin's growing number of homicides

"...• The murder rate through 2020 and the first nine months of 2021 is less..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Opinion: The Argument for Approval Voting

Don’t call them spoilers: These former Senate District 14 candidates think there’s a better alternative to run-offs

"...this has happened. In 2018, Austin had three run-off elections for City Council. Run-off elections are unfortunately commonplace...."

July 31, 2020 Column by Pat Dixon

Public Notice: Voting by Mail? Better Act Fast.

Plus: $$ for Tesla, Threadgill’s auction & more

"...With all the talk and legal wrangling over voting..."

June 26, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Voting By Mail? The Decision Is Yours.

Texas Supreme Court rejects Paxton writ of mandamus, leaves VBM to voter

"...On May 27, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Eckhardt, Rodriguez, Zimmerman Square Off for Watson’s Vacant Seat

Filing deadline passed, the SD 14 field locks into place

"...with at least 70% of the vote), but special elections under normal circumstances are wild card events. Amid a..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

It's Not Easy Being Green

The city's Office of Sustainability is still trying to find a sustainable mission

"...achieving the milestone goals – set for 2012 to 2020 – would be a marathon project. The Municipal Plan..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Another Reason to Vote

"...District Court unopposed in both the primary and general elections following a loss in a 2010 election for Travis..."

Feb. 14, 2024 Postmarks

Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him

New year, new rep

"...at-large mayor) in 2012 and held its first 10-1 elections (all 11 seats open, more than 80 candidates) two..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Young Protesters Score Small Wins in Fight for Democracy

Hungry for the vote

"...of the youth movement surrounding Bernie Sanders' 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns. Shana Gallagher, Sanders' Austin-based national youth coordinator..."

Dec. 31, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Public Notice: Hancock Golf Park, Take 3

The plot thickens, or thins, or something ...

"...The Hancock Golf Course/Park story continues to take unexpected..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Time Keeps on Slipping ...

Everything old is new again?

"...Last week's lead item was the Hancock Golf Course/Park..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...coverage coming your way between now and November; visit austinchronicle.com/elections for more information on the contests and on how..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Take Your Wardrobe Back to Suffragette City

Local artist Heidi Pitre pins up women’s right to vote

"...That’s not why this year’s elections are more important than many elections – oh, don’t..."

Sept. 28, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Hillary Clinton, Anthony Fauci Headline This Year's 100% Virtual Texas Tribune Festival

Programming includes Ted Cruz and Lincoln Project mischiefmakers

"...• Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute..."

Aug. 11, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin at Large: A Pre-November Pep Talk

Reasons for optimism as we ride this circus train into Election Station

"...to come) to pause and reflect on the upcoming elections, the silliest of silly seasons. Things normally don't get..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

A Question of Compassion for Travis County's Family Violence Court

A woman alleged rape. The man she accused went free. Should his attorney run our court?

"...Commissioners Court to fill the seat until this year's elections. Dimple Malhotra was appointed in Oct­ober and then faced..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

For the first time in years, Dems are running en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...The mantra of many of the judicial candidates in 2020? Let's bring "balance" to Texas' high courts. To that..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Local and State Election Ticker

Mamas Walking, Mamas Voting Edition

"...his constituents, under the slogan "Retire Roger." More at Neuendorff2020.com. More Foot Traffic..."

Jan. 3, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...and five City Council members (those not up for 2020 reelection). The PAC's website cites transparency, property taxes, and..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature

Austin at Large: Lord, Gotta Keep On Moving

New and welcome spirits animate the fight for transit

"...local voters will almost surely see on their Nov­em­ber 2020 ballots. Organ­ized as Transit for Austin, the coalition used..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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