“Center for Austin’s Future” in Search of Candidates

New nonprofit plans to groom City Council members

"...or commission members." The corollary hope is to increase voter turnout, "relying on voter analytics, to expand the voting..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Election Notes

More than 713,000 registered voters need to know what's going on

"...reason to smile this week: Roughly 90% of eligible voters in the county registered for Nov­em­ber's election. Elfant said..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

President Obama's SXSW Keynote

"...and some issues especially sensitive in Texas, like low voter turnout and the chilling disenfranchisement that followed the Republican-engineered..."

March 12, 2016 Photo Gallery

Playback: The Austin Music Poll's 11th Hour

A final push to get out the vote in the Austin Music Poll

"...So far, so good. This year's voter turnout is comfortably in the five digits. That's up..."

Jan. 29, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

AISD Board Pays Tribute to Schneider

AISD board members bid farewell to Schneider and discuss finding a successor

"...On top of this was the issue of voter turnout. Both Hinojosa and Mathias expressed concerns that voter..."

Aug. 7, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Civics 101

"...NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY Register now for the Nov. 6 elections..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Column

Civics 101

"...GET OUT THE VOTE WITH WDP Voter turnout only hits 56% in federal elections, with lower..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Column

Delwin's Index

"...prenatal care in first trimester – 50th • Women’s voter registration – 45th • Women’s voter turnout – 49th..."

Jan. 9, 2012 Postmarks

Perry and White Gear Up for a Fight

November, hair we come!

"...and five other marginal contenders did little to spark voter interest. Perry's high-profile race, which fascinated much of the..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Know Your Poll Worker

County clerk again warns voters to beware polling place misinformation

"...an election worker and trying to mislead Travis County voters into marking their ballots incorrectly, County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir..."

Oct. 22, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

An Uncertain Hand

A pair of wild cards in Place 3

"...– reason enough to keep her around for some voters. By contrast, Shade's campaign persona has been warmer, more..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Workers Needed for Election Day

Big turnout is crunching the county's election office

"...With this huge early voter turnout that is currently happening, polls will probably be..."

Feb. 25, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

More Education Is Needed

"...dogmatism, Texas always being at the low end for voter turnout among the 50 states. A charismatic political animal..."

July 10, 2007 Postmarks

Election 2006

The latest from the campaign trail

"...the congressional redistricting that he forced upon Lone Star voters was found unconstitutional, necessitating that five districts be redrawn..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...The bill is mostly about voter control because it requires a vote to have an..."

April 18, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...redistricted into a district with thousands of new GOP voters and facing a wealthy opponent who poured hundreds of..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Column

Standing on Opposite Sides of the Road Bonds

"...The Nov. 6 bond election seeks voter approval on a $185 million package of four propositions:..."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

What the Governor Didn't Talk About

"...Recidivism rate, 96. DemocracyVoter registration, 46..."

Feb. 2, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

East Timor. Campaign Finance Reform. Napster. Living Wages. Little Richard.

"...a well-deserved, wide base of support across Austin, the voter turnout analysis published in the press should also note..."

May 26, 2000 Column

Bond Brouhaha

Council Reenacts for Public What It Did in Private

"...If voters approve, we'll see more road improvement projects, like this..."

Aug. 14, 1998 News Feature by Jenny Staff

Bond Saga Continues

"...made it out alive: A provision designed to combat "voter fatigue," which allows cities to hold bond elections concurrent..."

Aug. 14, 1998 News Feature

SOS Dooms City, Part II

Ordinance Swallows City, Millions Perish

"...is all about symbols. And what better symbol for voters to have than one which affirms their right to..."

Aug. 9, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...is moving in the right direction. In 2022, Portland voters passed a sweeping charter reform bill to more than..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

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

Turnout was about 6% for the historic election

"...be Austinites. And another person – yes, one single voter – decided the same outcome in River Place, a..."

May 10, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Co-Founder of Local Org That Pushed for Cannabis Decriminalization Abruptly Replaced

Julie Oliver exits Ground Game, Catina Voellinger takes helm

"...to push ballot propositions, cultivating the support of new voters, especially young ones, through face-to-face organizing...."

April 5, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Public Notice: The Zilker Master Plan Is Back

And so is the Community Advancement Network report

"...We are safe, just, and engaged: 1 for 4. Voter turnout is good, but three crime and incarceration measures..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Civic Engagement Opportunities for Austin Students

A guide to getting involved and making your voice heard

"...tomato soup that is Republican-dominated Texas. Democratic activity and voter turnout is higher here than in surrounding areas, so..."

Aug. 18, 2022 Chronolog Post by Katherine McNevins

Austin Freshmen Survive in Unflipped House as the County Sees a Dem Landslide

The blueberry abides (barely)

"...In spite of record voter turnout, the Texas House did not manage to flip...."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Opinion: The Importance of Feeling Heard

How do we motivate people to vote? By showing them their elected leaders are listening.

"...by adhering to moneyed access than listening to actual voters. While we might not have a one-to-one representative democracy,..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Column by Sandra Nicolas

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...– identified other reform focuses, including campaign finance and voter turnout, that it hopes to address with charter amendments,..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature

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