Opinion: For All Their Wins, Abbott, Patrick, and Paxton Have Lost So Much More

A Texan reflects on the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad GOP leadership

"...As an election clerk (for the first time ever!) during the early voting..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Column by Al Lindsey

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Texas primary first out the starting gate

"...The 2022 midterm elections cycle kicks off with today's Texas primary. Follow the..."

March 1, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

Answers to Your Questions About Voting by Mail

What you need to stay home and vote in Texas

"...by mail is Friday, Feb. 18 (received at the Travis County Clerk's Office, not postmarked). Download an application at..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

Answers to Your Questions About Voting by Mail

Want to stay at home and vote? Here's what you need to know.

"...by mail is Friday, Jan. 14 (received at the Travis Co. Clerk's Office, not postmarked). Download an application at..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature

Voting by Mail

Answers to Your VBM Questions

"...by mail is Friday, Oct. 22 (received at the Travis County Clerk's Office, not postmarked). Download an application at..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature

November 2021 General and Special Elections: Voting by Mail

Answers to your VBM questions

"...by mail is Friday, Oct. 22 (received at the Travis County Clerk's Office, not postmarked). Download an application at..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature

Voting by Mail

Answers to Your VBM Questions

"...by mail is Tuesday, April 20 (received at the Travis Co. Clerk's Office, not postmarked). Download an application at..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature

So, You Want to Vote By Mail, Now What?

Answers to your VBM questions

"...corner (early voting runs April 19-27), here's info for Travis County voters not going to the polls. Applying for..."

April 9, 2021 News Feature

Meet the People Behind the Props With the Chronicle’s Virtual Election Forums

VIDEO: Local campaigns join News Editor Mike Clark-Madison to discuss what they’re supporting – or opposing – on the May 1 ballot

"...group's other proposals to change the timing of mayoral elections, expand the size of City Council, replace run-offs with..."

April 9, 2021 News Feature

Travis County Voter Registration Deadline Is April 1

Early voting for the May 1 special election runs April 19-27

"...you're not yet registered to vote (find out at www.votetravis.com), Travis County residents can download a voter registration form..."

March 26, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Information on Voting by Mail in Travis County

Answers to Your VBM Questions

"...A: Down­load a ballot application from the Travis County Clerk's Office VBM webpage at countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov/elections/ballot-by-mail. Print the..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature

Public Notice: Hancock Golf Park, Take 3

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

"...what is. The city Parks and Recreation Department's Golf Division has been wanting to do something with this underperforming..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Answers to Your Questions About Voting by Mail in Travis County

"...by mail is Fri., Oct 23 (received at the clerk's office, not postmarked)...."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature

Answers to Your Questions About Voting by Mail in Travis County

Options and deadlines for those not going to the polls

"...mail, you must first apply for a ballot. The Travis Co. Elections Division only sends out applications or ballots..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature

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

Answers to your VBM questions

"...mail, you must first apply for a ballot. The Travis County Elections Division only sends out applications or ballots..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature

How Are We Going to Vote?

While the U.S. moves toward voting by mail, Texas digs in its heels

"...deadlines loom for July 14 run-offs and other interim elections. The National Context..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Voting By Mail? The Decision Is Yours.

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

"...on the application for a mailed ballot requires the county clerk or election administrator to provide that ballot, and..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Travis County awaits Super Tuesday election results

"...It's one of the most momentous elections in Texas history. Who will claim the state's big..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by News Staff

Headlines

"...New Elections Chief Geetha Lingham, the former assistant director of the..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature

All Politics Is Local at Texas Tribune Festival

Evan Smith leads the fest’s move Downtown and brings national newsmakers to Austin

"...For one such repeat presenter, Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt, "this is an opportunity to..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Recount Numbers Stay the Same

Tiffany McMillan wanted a recount proposition vote for new Lakeway police headquarters

"...Ron Massa and Bridge Bertram.) On May 22, the Travis County Clerk Elections Division issued the results of the..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...night? Will Texas inch a little closer to turning Travis-County-blue? Will D6 voters show CM Don Zimmerman the door?..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Travis County Voting Boom Means Extra Booths

Elections division meets demand with semi-permanent mobile location

"...turnout isn't just high; it's so high that the Travis County Elections Division has opened a major new mobile..."

Oct. 31, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Super Tuesday in Travis County

Live coverage of the primary election

"...very good... I'm prepared and ready to go" as TravisCo Comm Pct 1 #ACvotes— Amy Kamp (@amyleekramp) March 2,..."

March 2, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Casar Files for Summary Judgment

Casar requests dismissal of Pressley election contest

"...confirmed the original result and the Secretary of State Elections Division repeatedly rejected her complaints concerning the recount. Pressley..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Casar Returns Fire

Council Member’s legal team responds to Pressley’s election contest

"...nor the procedures used for the recount by the Travis County Elections Division – and after her complaints to..."

Feb. 24, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Pressley Files Her Complaint

Accuses Travis County Clerk of state law violations

"...formal complaints with the Texas Sec. of State, accusing Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir of criminal violations of state..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Post by Michael King

District 4 Results Confirmed

Run-off results confirmed, Pressley unsatisfied

"...There were no surprises at Tuesday's Travis County Elections Division recount of the District 4 City..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Pressley Pays Up

City Clerk announces recount on for 11am Tuesday

"...Late Monday, Austin City Clerk Jannette Goodall ruled that defeated District 4 candidate Laura..."

Jan. 5, 2015 News Post by Michael King

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