Election Ticker: As First Ballots Cast, Is Turnout Surging, Lagging, or Both?

Get your vote on in this week's "Election Ticker"

"...of the county's registered voters dispensed with the 2022 election cycle as soon as possible. Is that a lot?..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020

The latest from the local campaign trails

"...Candidate filing for the March 3 primaries closed Dec...."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: Southwest Council Races Illuminate Dual Political Divides

Things get partisan in this week's election news

"...Examiner reported that the Dripping Springs-area Republican, running for reelection in November, was busted for DWI by Austin police..."

Sept. 30, 2022 News Feature by the News Team

Election Ticker: Are We There Yet?

The latest – and last! – news from the campaign trail before Election Day

"...where incumbent Pete Flores, R-Pleasanton, prevailed in a special election in 2018 over former state and U.S. Rep. Pete..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Wading Into the Final Week of Early Voting

Serenity now! Ahead of Election Day

"...record-breaking early voter turnout ahead of the Nov. 3 election, Seinfeld's Julia Louis-­Drey­fus (Elaine Benes), Jason Alexander (George Cos­tanza),..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Run, Run, Run-off Away

It's a whole new election, y'all! Don't be alarmed.

"...for the run-off races here, and more coverage at austinchronicle.com/elections...."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Eleventh-Hour Battle Over Ballot Delivery Sites Continues

Because this election needed more last-minute changes

"...ways to cast their ballots in the November 3 election. These methods for remote voting outstrip what Texas law..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Election Ticker: The Calm in the Eye of the Storm

Wild punches, campaign cash, and early voting insights

"...It's Take-a-Deep-Breath Weekend in the 2022 primary election cycle, so let's catch up with the news. We'll..."

Feb. 27, 2022 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: The March Toward March 3

Campaign finance numbers set Senate and congressional candidates ahead, leave others in the dust

"...and congressional campaigns have been posted to the Federal Election Commission website, creating a little more grist for the..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: Of Recounts and Run-Offs

Endorsements, recounts, and money, money, money

"...the results in two of Hays County's most important elections, 10 days after a blue wave election that saw..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: The Ups and Downs of Watson's Ad and More

Look at the first ad of the mayoral campaign and more

"...policy priorities). – Maggie Q. Thompson The Rest of the Ticker..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Final Laps Before E-Day

Countdown to Super Tuesday begins

"...early voting in both the Democratic and Republican primary elections. "As of today, we're breaking turnout records," she said...."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020

Early voting in the primaries is only seven weeks away

"...Travis County Democratic Party Chair Dyana Limon-Mercado told the Ticker: "I think having the short runway will help motivate..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: From Warren to WilCo

Elizabeth Warren weighs in on the D.A. race

"...in the prior D.A. panel. Asked later by the Ticker about the issue, Garza acknowledged that his campaign reflects..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Austin Election Ticker: The Endorsements Begin

Delia Garza’s Twitter tangle, Central Labor Council likes, and more

"...as important as individual candidate name checks. As the Ticker compiles the verdicts of the various clubs and orgs,..."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: Last Chance for Controversy

E-Day is tomorrow! Here's the latest news before it's too late.

"...The Early Vote Ate My Election: Texas is one of two states (with Nevada) where..."

Nov. 5, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Election Ticker: The Final Countdown

Vote-pocalypse now!

"...company Hart InterCivic, voters (primarily straight-ticket ones) find their selections changed when they prepare to cast their ballots. These..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Money, Mayors, and Musgraves

Cash, beer, and Beto rule everything around us

"...last resort."  – Ali Juell The Rest of the Ticker..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: They Ban, We Plan

Celia Israel and Kirk Watson answer urbanists, Israel lays out repro rights plan, and more

"...be on hand. – Mike Clark-Madison The Rest of the Ticker…..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Travis Turning Out

Voter registration deadlines come and gone

"...Mayor Steve Adler's re-election campaign announced Tuesday that he has raised more than..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Election Ticker: Erica Nix Drops Out, Poll Watchers Get Trained and More

The biggest news in local races this week

"...appointed watchers, following Senate Bill 1's amendments to Texas election proceedings. Many can appoint a poll watcher: candidates, PACs,..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by James Scott

Election Ticker: Race for Austin's Next Mayor Heats Up

Israel kicks off quest to make history in mayoral race, plus more news

"...of Manor); first elected in 2014 in a special election to succeed outgoing Rep. Mark Strama, she has been..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: It’s a Long, Long While From May to November ...

"...to the same November ballots as state and federal elections, there's only been one special election held in May..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Su Voto Es Su Voz!

Read up, look up, get down to the polls ...

"...voting began this week for the March 3 primary election; info on where, when, and how to vote can..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker

Gotta endorse somebody

"...Defense Action Fund issued local endorsements for the November election. In addition to supporting each of City Council's participating..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: From the Council Dais to Round Rock

Endorsements are rolling in for March 2020 Primary

"...to address discriminatory law enforcement. He calls Moore's 2016 election "a transcendent moment for Travis County, but also an..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: Getting Out the Vote and Then Some

Texas heads into early voting

"...first day of early voting in the 2016 general election. (2020 marks the second year without mobile voting, thanks..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Election Ticker: A Tale of Two Propositions

Prop A jostling amid record-breaking voting stats

"...continue to yay and nay about the tax rate election that would fund the "initial investment" of Project Connect...."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Local and State Election Ticker

Mamas Walking, Mamas Voting Edition

"...box." Critics immediately responded that in 2016, Sarandon's general election support went to Jill Stein, and she even publicly..."

Jan. 3, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: Down to the Wire

What you need to know before voting on Nov. 5

"...applies – would appear to impose burdensome costs and election requirements on virtually any sports or arts program that..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

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