The two most challenging races for us to deliberate this cycle were probably the two commissioner contests. To see wait times at these locations, go here. Our progressive community has never really had this much power to lift the SBOE's heavily conservative (racist, homophobic) hand from the necks of Texas children, and we think the incumbent is best positioned to use it. Shes also your go-to pick if youre looking for a young millennial activist to fill the Greg Casar slot, rather than providing Chito Vela with a natural ally. The city also held a special general election for the District 4 seat on the city council on January 25, 2022. We can help. His campaign coalition of labor unions, Democratic clubs, elected officials, and prominent community leaders will hopefully form a foundation for organizing to address not only housing and affordability, but transportation and public safety challenges in D3. Election Day is Tuesday, March 1, and early voting for the primaries runs from Monday, Feb. 14, through Friday, Feb. 25. By Amy Wenk. Support the free press, so we can support Austin. Here on the criminal side of the docket, Livingston's counterpart and fellow courthouse titan Brenda Kennedy is also retiring, and we think Mueller the innovative Court at Law No. The League of Women Voters Austin Area is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots civic organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. Trustee District 1: Candace Hunter. TX-10: Linda Nuno Click here. Not all of the bills are bad! Council District 1: Natasha Harper-Madison. I married a man who has four kids with his ex, they never married ( the initial plan was to get married, but the elder bro. 1: KT Musselman We can help. To find voting locations and sample ballots, visitvotetravis.com(Travis County),wilco.org/elections(Williamson County),hayscountytx.com/departments/elections(Hays County) orbastropvotes.org(Bastrop County). Registered and eligible Austinites may vote at any early voting location. You cannot, however, use your cellphone or another electronic device at the polling site. Wilco JP Pct. Copyright 1981-2023 Austin Chronicle Corp. All rights reserved. Follow her on Twitter @marisacharp. Can't keep up with happenings around town? District 3: Jos Velsquez. Chronicle Endorsements for the Propositions on the November Ballot November 2021 Statewide General Election and City of Austin Special Election Oct. 14, 2021 What You Need and Where to. Now more than ever, we need your support to continue supplying Austin with independent, free press. Here is his Q&A with Jacob Bartelson. austin chronicle voting guide 2021 endorsements Posted at May 21, 2021 Chronicle Endorsements for the May 1 City of Austin Special Election. That seat may be up for election. Got something to say? Vela's item passed 10-1, with Mayor Kirk Watson quietly voting no; as a state senator, he was the I-35 project's key champion. Voters 70 or older can bring a photo ID that has been expired for any length of time. Find the Chronicles endorsements (with detailed explanations) here. and More Reproductive FAQs, Its Official: Some People (Including Kirk Watson) Will Be on the Ballot, Gov. Hays can hopefully fix the mess Miller and the Lege have made of cannabis regulation while also picking up where the last Democrat to hold the office, Jim Hightower, left off to make the still-vital Texas ag industries more sustainable and equitable. Please contact Elections@austintexas.gov for any election related questions. If real news is important to you, please consider making a donation of $5, $10 or whatever you can afford, to help keep our journalism on stands. Three at-large seats on the Austin Community College Board of Trustees are up for election: Proposition A The $770 million bond would provide funding for new construction, campus upgrades and student support services, such as child care and student health services. Railroad Commissioner: Luke Warford There is absolutely no reason to replace him. Matt Worthington, Cody Arn, and Cynthia Valadez-Mata are also strong choices in this race. Proposition A The $199.28 million package focuses on renovations and capital maintenance, including building a new elementary school, the expansion of Sycamore Springs Middle school, and land purchases for future school facilities. The deadline to apply to vote by mail is Oct. 28. May 2021 City of Austin propositions voter guide There will be eight propositions on the May 1 City of Austin ballot. Find that here. Instead, he's moving down the street (and across the Travis County line) to represent the somewhat less suburban (and less Anglo) North Austin neighborhoods in the seat held by retiring Rep. Celia Israel, now running for mayor. The Chronicle welcomes opinion pieces on any topic from the community. SD14: Sarah Eckhardt Support the Chronicle, What you need to stay home and vote in Texas, One click gets you all the newsletters listed below, Breaking news, arts coverage, and daily events. In November, a blue-wave election in Hays County swept out the prosecutors who had tried to convict Gray. While incumbent Council members Natasha Harper-Madison (District 1) and Paige Ellis (District 8) won reelection, the rest of the contests weren't as clear. Texans will decide eight proposed amendments to the state Constitution on Nov. 2. Implicit in all of our endorsements is our general presumption that unseating an incumbent is a higher bar to clear than staking a claim for an open seat. In a perfect world they'd also share space on the dais, but we must choose. Now more than ever, we need your support to continue supplying Austin with independent, free press. District 8: Paige Ellis. Information is power. If you had trouble getting an ID and dont have one, here are some alternatives: If you use one of these, youll have to sign a form that says you had a reasonable impediment to getting an ID. Dont wear clothing or accessories that support any candidate running in the election, a political party or a measure appearing on the ballot. You can bring voting-day essentials like: Photo IDs Legal documents to use in absence of an ID Sample ballots Handwritten notes You can't have materials regarding a candidate or political party within 100 feet or inside a polling center, and you can't use these items within that perimeter: Cellphones Tablets Laptops Cameras NRA, anti-Abbott groups spend big in the Texas governor race, Abortion emerges as key issue in Texas attorney general race for Ken Paxton, Rochelle Garza, Austin City Council incumbent Harper-Madison aims for second term, Runoff likely in District 3 election as six candidates battle for open seat, Austin City Council seat up for grabs with Ann Kitchen leaving office, Austin City Council incumbent Paige Ellis facing three challengers, Big field of Austin City Council candidates focused on city's housing policies, Grumet: Here's what Austin got from the 2018 affordable housing bond. She'll have a few more degrees of freedom to operate than has Steve Adler, and she should use them to do things as bold as she says Austin needs to be and which she herself needs to keep being. The May 7 local election and the May 24 primary run-off, Tiny landslides in Travis County and beyond, Nail-Biters, needles moved, and a successor for Dana DeBeauvoir, Texas primary first out the starting gate, Wild punches, campaign cash, and early voting insights, Elizabeth Warren stumps for Casar, a growing progressive coalition in D.C., and affordable housing, Priorities include economic incentives for small farms, rural health care, and internet access, Blue team candidates want a greener land office, Limon-Mercado, Lockhart vying to be countys next elections official, Progressive star stumps for Casar, Cisneros campaigns, Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us, In this week's issue: March primary coverage, Endorsements, and what to do for Valentine's Day, A lively crowd seeks the open House District 51 seat, Talarico, Alcorta Lay Out Progressive Agendas for HD 50, Bluer district creates opportunity to push board leftward, Congressional candidate requests Austin DSA withdraws endorsement over Casar's views on Israel, This compact new district encompasses almost all of Austin west of I-35. Born and raised in East Austin, Velsquez's pride in his community has shone throughout his campaign. Travis County residents will see a mix of statewide and local races on their ballot. Contact Us Email: lwvaustin@lwvaustin.org Phone 512-451-6710 LWV Austin Area 3908 Avenue B, Austin, TX 78751 The two not only spout know-nothing MAGAnational bullshit but also have tried to get the superintendent fired and the district taken over by the state. Five seats on the Austin school district's Board of Trustees are up for election: How to sell a $2.44B school bond?Make sure voters know what they're getting. The Editorial Board recommends Jenny Lam, Kevine Boggess, Michelle Parker and Alida Fisher Our editorial CCSF Board of Trustees Four of the seven. countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov/departments/elections, hayscountytx.com/departments/elections/current-year-election, Voters Decide Final Three Austin City Council Members, Kirk Watson Pulled in Suburban Voters and Outraised Opponent Celia Israel, Kirk Watson Wins Austin's Mayoral Race By Fewer Than 900 Votes, Election Ticker: Of Recounts and Run-Offs, Mayor's Race, Districts 3, 5, and 9 All Headed to Run-Off, Community Organizing Defines Eastside Races, Strong Student Support Buoys Qadri in D9 Race, Local Candidates Find Victory in Statewide Races, Hays County Dems Romp as San Marcos Legalizes Weed, Former AISD Educators Sweep District Trustee Races, Round Rock Crushes Far-Right Candidates Running for School Board, City, AISD, ACC All Win Approval for Major Investments, Travis County Midterm Elections Live Blog, Round Rock (ISD) Just Don't Stop: The Affair of the Forged Letter, Low Turnout, the Fight for Voting Rights, and More Election News, Hays D.A. Ag Commissioner: Susan Hays 866-462-8784 or 512-474-5171. When filling out a mail-in ballot, use black or blue ink and follow the instructions to deliver it on time. TROUBLESOME EX. Submit yours now at austinchronicle.com/opinion. Here's what they're all about. Sabino "Pio Renteria," who currently represents the district, has reached his term limit. Deadline to turn in your completed ballot: December 13, postmarked; December 14, received - Staff Reporter, Atlanta Business Chronicle. First, make sure youre registered. Election Day is Nov. 8. Voting locations will be open Monday-Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m. Where: Early voting locations include Austin City Hall, the Eanes ISD administration building. Velsquez and Daniela Silva clearly not only agree with each other but like each other, so does it matter which one wins? Please contact Elections@austintexas.gov for any election related questions. Copyright 1981-2023 Austin Chronicle Corp. All rights reserved. are expecting to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day. But what do Latino voters want? Eric Goodman's Austin FC column, other soccer news, All questions answered (satisfaction not guaranteed). Even though they're judges, the JPs in Travis County are more like specialized hyperlocal problem-solvers, being the courts of first instance for both truancy cases and evictions. We blew this call four years ago, thinking Ellis couldn't possibly go the distance against the seasoned Southwest activists in the race. TX-37: Lloyd Doggett, Governor: Beto ORourke The field is set in Austin's mayor's race and in five additional City Council races with seven candidates now officially competing to succeed Mayor Steve Adler. Email address is elections@austintexas.gov. The governor is up for election, Austinites are choosing a new mayor, and there are some notable bonds on the ballot, including one to fund affordable housing projects in Austin. Mar 2, 2023. District 6: Andrew Gonzales. But you can find out what exactly will be on your ballot and decide who or what youre voting for ahead of time. TX-17: Mary Jo Woods Yet she offered nuanced and pragmatic approaches to the problems the district faces now without wavering on her values: "I'm not big on compromise for this one reason: That's how we got here, [and] we haven't even moved the needle for these children.". 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Eric Goodman's Austin FC column, other soccer news, All questions answered (satisfaction not guaranteed). Sunday, January 30, 2022 Last Day to Register to Vote in Primary Election. If real news is important to you, please consider making a donation of $5, $10 or whatever you can afford, to help keep our journalism on stands. Our land use policy and practice is still weak, obsolete, and broken, not just creating suboptimal outcomes as in the Nineties but imposing immediate and grievous costs on people who literally cannot find a place to live. HD46: Sheryl Cole Californians are voting on seven. Eric Goodman's Austin FC column, other soccer news, All questions answered (satisfaction not guaranteed). Here you go.). Watch: Abbott and O'Rourke debate in only matchup ahead of November election, Hundreds of volunteers will fan out on San Marcos waterways Saturday to clean up trash, UTEP hosting Borderland Chopin Festival honoring a poet of the piano, Hoping to retain staff, Austin gives police officers a 4% raise, Detrs del proceso 'desordenado' para elegir al prximo responsable del metro ligero de Austin, Watch: Where candidates running for Austin City Council District 1 stand on three big issues, Submit your questions and join us for forums with the candidates running for Austin City Council, Immigration, guns and abortion dominate Abbott, ORourke debate in the Rio Grande Valley. Five seats on the Austin ISD school board are up for election. Here's what's in it. But people who came to Austin in this century year after year, decade after decade, from everywhere, doubling the metro area look at Israel now and hear her speak, and see and hear their own feelings about Austin today, and about our nation and our identities today, reflected back at them feelings of righteousness and belonging and fear, of urgency and need and gritty commitment, articulated by voices not heard before. We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate. AUSTIN, Texas - The November 2021 election will take place on Tuesday, November 2nd. In the mayors race, that reconsideration was internal and brief; nothing about how the Nov. 8 election turned out, nor about the campaign thats unfolded since, made us rethink our support for Israel and for the reasons we laid out before. Election day: Tuesday, December 13 Greg Casar, DSA, and Palestine: Will It Matter?
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