Advice on Ballot by Mail Voting

Got questions about the joint run-off and special election? The Travis County Clerk's Office has answers.

"...With a couple of days left of early voting before Tuesday's joint run-off and special election – and..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature

Day Five of Early Voting

Number of ballots cast takes upturn before weekend

"...Friday was the busiest day so far for early voting for the May 10 elections, according to the Travis..."

May 3, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Three of Early Voting

Third-day early voting results from Travis County

"...More unofficial early voting figures from the Travis County Elections Division for the..."

May 1, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

It's Election Day in Austin! Here's What You Need to Know About Voting Today.

Hey, it's only the future of democracy on the line, guys

"...Office reported the November 2020 General Election unofficial early voting total tally at 553,290. A massive turnout, to be..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

County Ditches STAR-Vote's Innovative Voting System

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

"...Election security, especially when it comes to electronic voting, is not just a matter of trust. Following last..."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Voting Rights Action

Texas Dems storm the Capitol (peacefully!)

"...as expected, and failed to proceed to debate signature voting rights legislation that promises to dominate national political discourse..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Texas Voting Rights Groups, Voters Sue Gov. Abbott Over Order Closing Ballot Delivery Sites

One location per county is unconstitutional, suit argues

"...a different set of election rules to make their voting plan, is unreasonable, unfair, and unconstitutional,” the suit argues...."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Biden Joins Fight to Revive Voting Rights Act

Bill would require Texas to get federal clearance

"...to pass a bipartisan measure that would rebuild the Voting Rights Act, and once again require Texas to get..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SCOTUS Punts on Fisher vs. UT, Lifts Part of Voting Rights Act

Two major rulings from the Supreme Court

"...at the University of Tex­as, and another on the Voting Rights Act. Oddly, both decisions were effectively a punt...."

June 28, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Democrats' Suit Demands State 'Fix' Voting Machines

Party says eSlate has flawed method of recording votes

"...filed a lawsuit alleging that the Hart InterCivic eSlate electronic-voting machines record votes improperly and seeking an injunction prohibiting..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Suit Filed Against Mobile Voting Law

Young, old Democrats sue Secretary of State over mobile voting limits

"...forced the statewide closure of hundreds of temporary mobile voting locations that had provided voting access to students, the..."

Nov. 26, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Nancy Pelosi Touts Voting Rights in Eastside Swing

U.S. House speaker stops in Austin to promote new anti-corruption legislation

"...promote campaign finance reform, ethics reform, and expansion of voting rights. It was the third of these that got..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Voting Information

"...Early Voting: Feb. 18-Feb. 28; Election Day: Mar. 4..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature

UPDATE: Early Voting Done, Down From 2005

Turnout slow but sped up after weekend

"...day – and the biggest day – for early voting according to Travis County Elections Division. In a last-minute..."

May 7, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Early Voting: Seven Days Down, Two to Go

Voting slow Saturday, almost non-existent Sunday

"...It was a slow weekend for early voting for the May 10 elections, according to the Travis..."

May 5, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Early Voting Results

Travis County Elections Division releases vote totals for first two days of voting

"...unofficial results for the first two days of early voting for the May 10 elections. Here's the edited highlights:..."

April 29, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Early Voting

Oct. 24 - Nov. 4

"...Nov. 8 General Elections: Early Voting Oct. 24 - Nov. 4..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Nov. 3 Bond & Constitutional Amendment Election, Early Voting Locations

"...Early Voting: Oct. 19-30; Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 3..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature

Last Day of Early Voting

You have until 7pm

"...(Tuesday, May 5) is the final day of early voting for the May 9 municipal elections. Take advantage of..."

May 5, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Doesn't Trust Electronic Voting

"...Feb. 13]: Lee Nichols wrote that VoteRescue distrusts electronic voting, because it doesn't leave a paper trail, and wants..."

Feb. 18, 2009 Postmarks

Straight-Ticket Voting Is Not Safe

"...Dear Editor, Lee Nichols wrote, “Voting straight-ticket is safe” [“Headlines,” News, Oct. 24]. Given the..."

Oct. 29, 2008 Postmarks

Early Voting, Day 3

When did voting suddenly become popular?

"...As I predicted, Travis County’s early voting totals are slightly declining as the week goes on,..."

Oct. 22, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Early Voting Off to an Amazing Start

Totals almost double that of 2004

"...The first day of early voting has ended, and the results are impressive here in..."

Oct. 20, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Early Voting Up Monday

Over 2,600 voters turn out Monday for local races

"...work week saw the busiest day yet for early voting in the May 10 elections, according to the Travis..."

May 6, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'Chronicle' Endorsements, Travis County Early Voting

Democratic Primary Run-offs

"...your precinct) for the April 8 run-off. Early in-person voting runs Monday-Friday, March 31-Ap­ril 4. Please vote – encouraged..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

Final Early Voting Numbers Blow Away Previous Records

Good job, Travis County!

"...the hotly contested Democratic presidential primary, the final early voting numbers in Travis County were through the roof. After..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Voting Your Conscience Was the Framers' Intent

"...I agree with much of it, I disagree that voting one’s conscience is wasting a vote. Voter dissatisfaction has..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Postmarks

Concerns Over Electronic Voting Machines

"...I wonder how many stories we will see about voting-machine glitches? How many stories about exit-poll discrepancies with official..."

Nov. 5, 2007 Postmarks

Easing Into E-Voting

"...case you were wondering, Travis County's foray into electronic voting this November isn't expected to suffer the same problems..."

Sept. 20, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

November 2021 General and Special Elections: Voting by Mail

Answers to your VBM questions

"...it in person before the first day of early voting, Oct. 18, at the County Clerk's Office (5501 Airport..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature

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