Voting Turnout Bad, But How Bad?

Finding precedents for an unprecedented election

"...Comparing election turnout, year on year, is part statistics, part voodoo. It's..."

Dec. 10, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Early Not-Voting Turnout

Voters head to polls in tiny, tiny droves

"...Chris Riley's Place 1). The nine days of early voting that ended Tuesday only brought 17,947 people to the..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Travis County Voting Boom Means Extra Booths

Elections division meets demand with semi-permanent mobile location

"...Early voting turnout isn't just high; it's so high that the..."

Oct. 31, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Early Voting Low, Election Day Energized

Crunching some numbers in Travis County elections

"...far, the county and campaigns have been indicating extraordinary turnout for election day, which is good news after a..."

March 1, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Early Voting: Here Comes the Avalanche

First day totals almost five times that of 2004 primary

"...year's Democratic presidential race would produce an equally huge turnout at the polls: "I feel like we're running ahead..."

Feb. 20, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Early Turnout Low As Always

Council elections tracking close to 2008 numbers

"...After four days of early voting, turnout in the May 12 council elections has staggered..."

May 4, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Early Voting Results: Day Three

Turnout holds steady and should break 10% today

"...With three days down and nine to go, early voting turnout in Travis County is remaining pretty static. After..."

Oct. 25, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Early Voting Shows Massive Leap

Texas counties broke records Monday. Is it energy, or early burnout?

"...It's hard to draw any conclusions from early voting turnout. However, the numbers from day one of the..."

Oct. 25, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Primary Run-Off Results: Early Voting Day Two

Travis County break the magical 1% mark. Champagne for everyone!

"...Early voting in the July 31 primary run-off continues on the..."

July 25, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Low Turnout, the Fight for Voting Rights, and More Election News

Keep marching on

"...Voting rights are still under threat in Texas, with the..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Primary Update: GOP Winning Turnout Race

First four days show weak voter interest

"...Early voting in the Republican and Democratic party May 29 primaries..."

May 18, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

As Early Voting Ends, Here's What We're Watching in Austin's Nov. 2 Election

Proposition A PACs finance reports and what's on the ballot for outlying areas

"...Early Voting: Could Be Worse..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison and Austin Sanders

Early Voting Starts Strong in Travis

Turnout nearly double previous gubernatorial election

"...Congratulate yourself, Travis County – turnout in the first two days of early voting was..."

Oct. 20, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Opinion: We Must Not Turn Back the Clock on Voting Rights

Parties should be competing to win more votes, not working to keep voting down

"...anti-voter bill. While this action halted the assault on voting rights temporarily, Gov. Greg Abbott has already threatened to..."

June 18, 2021 Column by Tom Lopach

Shade/Tovo Run-Off Sees Somewhat Improved Turnout

A rarity: run-off early voting better than general election, so far

"...Yesterday's day one early voting totals are in for the last remaining city of..."

June 7, 2011 News Post by Ramon Martinez

Tales From Early Voting and More Before the July 14 Election

Last-minute jostling before election day

"...Dispatches From Early Voting..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Mega Voting Sites Open Until 9pm

Travis County clerk hopes to squeeze in several thousand more voters before Election Day

"...Unlike most of the other early voting locations, which close at 7pm, Travis County's two "mega..."

Oct. 29, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Today Is Last Day of Early Voting

Do it now, avoid Election Day crowds

"...really, really prefer that you not wait. She expects turnout for this election to be huge (I believe "tsunami"..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Cash and Ballots: The Latest on Campaign Finances, Turnout

With low turnout so far, only one Prop is pulling significant donations

"...our election wrap-up next week.  – Austin Sanders Early Voting Totals Spell Trouble for Voter Engagement..."

May 5, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Early Voting Not High Water

At 5.6%, EV turnout not exactly a flood

"...According to figures released Friday night, the turnout for the early voting period for the Nov. 5..."

Nov. 2, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Election Day One: Turnout Low, Slow

Little sign of unified election day boost

"...it would boost participation. With the first day early voting totals in, it seems those hopes may have been..."

Oct. 20, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

High (Relative) Turnout in Early Voting as Election Day Approaches

Confusion over mail ballots lingers

"...returns, Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir estimates a final turnout of about 15% – not overwhelming, but high for..."

July 7, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Travis County Early Voting Results: Day Seven

Turnout strong and rising before weekend lull

"...Early voting in Travis County remains strong, but down from 2008...."

Oct. 29, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Primary Run-Off Results: Early Voting Day Four

Can we break three percent by close of business?

"...tick, tick. The clock is running down on early voting for the July 31 primary run-offs. After four days,..."

July 27, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Last Day of Early Voting

Turnout low, strongest in West Lake Hills

"...(Tuesday, May 10) is the last day of early voting for municipal elections in Texas. Most polls open at..."

May 10, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Primary Run-Off Results: Final Early Voting Results

Five days of early voting yields paltry results.

"...there's an election on? After five days of early voting in the July 31 primary run-offs, turnout in Travis..."

July 28, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD, ACC Early Voting Results (UPDATED)

Villareal, Cowan leading with knife-edge margins

"...Early voting results in for both ACC and AISD elections in..."

June 12, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Early Voting: Day One Results

Less than half a percent of voters make it to the ballot box

"...County continues its long tradition of sub par election turnout with less than half a percent of registered voters..."

Oct. 22, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Early Voting, First Results

Breaking news on the constitutional amendment election

"...sessions of legislative debate, all those days of early voting, all those hours of voting today, and where did..."

Nov. 3, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Early birds fly right: Voting trends spell trouble for Mitchell

"...who vote cast their ballots during the 17-day early voting period preceding each election. And almost invariably, these voters..."

May 16, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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