March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...ballots and cast a vote in every contest. Visit austinchronicle.com/elections for more information on the races and important voting..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Endorsements for the May 4 Travis Central Appraisal District Election

It's the first time we're voting for these positions

"...much about is coming up fast. Election day is May 4, but early voting starts Monday, April 22. Thanks..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Endorsements for the November 2024 General Election

Mayor, City Council, propositions, and more endorsements from our editorial board

"...note that we only endorse in contested races. Visit austinchronicle.com/elections for more information on the races and important voting..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Travis County Voting Info for the November 2024 Election

When, where, and how to vote in and around Austin

"...Travis County voters may vote at any “vote center” (where you see a..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature

The Basics of Texas' Statewide Elections

Tell me about this Beto MFer guy ...

"...the back of his mind running for president in 2024, has just enough distance from Trump to maintain some..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas

Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district

"...property tax system. Some in Travis County fear the May 4 election could allow Republicans to gain power in..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Suburbanites Opt to Leave Austin, While Voters Keep Austin Blue in Weekend Election

Turnout was about 6% for the historic election

"...These are just two of the results of the May 4 election, where voters in other outlying areas of..."

May 10, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council Prepares to Send Charter Amendments to Voters

Changes to petition elections coming to your ballot

"...few signatures to present a ballot proposition, and off-season elections see incredibly low turnout.) Several of the charter amendments..."

July 12, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

“Lie Detectives” SXSW Panel Tackles Political Disinformation Ahead of Election

Katie Harbath and Sasha Issenberg share political insights

"...How much of a threat disinformation may pose throughout 2024 elections – and what individuals and..."

March 8, 2024 SXSW Post by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Police Contract (Maybe) Blocked: By the time you read this, there will..."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Feature

Kirk Watson Wants Four More Years

Mayor makes it official, announces 2024 re-election campaign

"...The once-again mayor is looking to earn another term. Kirk Watson formally..."

April 10, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Opinion: St. Edward’s University Needs an On-Campus Early Voting Location

Don’t deprive students of our voting power

"...a voter and participate in our democracy. Yet, in 2024 – arguably the most pivotal election year of our..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by Mya Barrera

City Council Says Goodbye to Three Members in Last Meeting of the Year

Council wraps up 2024 and prepares for 2025

"...City Council has shut the door on 2024 with a meeting that had the body approve a..."

Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Paxton’s Problems Go Poof: Ken Paxton is once again..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

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

Ready to rumble?

"...The filing period for City Council elections does not open until late July, but the races..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...APD Sued... Again: In April, Austin police shot a..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Big Money in Lake Travis ISD: School board races..."

April 26, 2024 News Feature

Community Organizer Doug Greco Challenges Kirk Watson

Mayor’s race shaping up to be Watson vs. three other liberals

"...The filing window for City Council elections does not officially open for another month, but the..."

June 21, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Abbott Getting What He Wants: Gov. Greg Abbott vowed..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature

Austin's Petition Tradition Is Up for Review

It could get a little harder to put an ordinance on a ballot

"...has to stay on their toes with sometimes multiple elections taking place in one year – including those with..."

March 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Stacey Abrams TribFest Panel Gives Texans a Therapy Session on Voter Suppression

Voting is medicine, Abrams says

"...It’s no wonder the audience was a little raw...."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

In Austin’s Most Conservative District, Will the City’s Sole Republican Council Member Keep Her Seat?

Dem challenger hopeful Kamala Harris momentum will turn tide

"...conservative voters to elect a Republican, and in past elections the comparatively suburban district has swung between conservative and..."

Sept. 6, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Is More Housing Density-Friendly. Will the New D10 Member Follow?

West side race could bolster a pro-housing majority

"...The shift began in 2018 with the elections of Paige Ellis (D8) and Natasha Harper-Madison (D1) and..."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin’s Exclusionary Housing Policies Are Getting Revolutionary Rewrites

After decades of resistance doors open for less-wealthy Austinites

"...Austin's land use rules may have more influence over who gets to live here..."

July 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

In Crowded District 7 Race, Candidates’ Similarities Outweigh Differences

Candidates talk environment, housing options, and public safety

"...that hiring more officers and paying them more money may not be the best solution to that problem...."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...been hit with tariffs from 24-54%. “We have to maybe kill some product lines because no one’s going to..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature

Bondology

How does one schedule a bond? Very carefully, and with a lot of advance planning.

"...Scheduling elections is a lengthy process. Every taxing entity has staff..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Lege Preview: Another Barrage on LGBTQIA+ Texans

“Cruelty tactics” begin again

"...indispensable tactic for the Republican Party, helping it win elections and distracting from its ongoing impoverishment of the state...."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City Council to Initiate Planning for Climate Change Bond Package

The bond would go before voters in 2025 or 2026

"...But leading up to the meeting, some Council offices..."

July 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

With More Pro-Voucher Republicans Elected, What’s Next in the Fight Over School Vouchers

Dems look to flip Republican seats in the November election

"...However, vouchers have never been popular among actual Texas..."

July 12, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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