Support the Chronicle, One click gets you all the newsletters listed below, Breaking news, arts coverage, and daily events. A one-stop voter guide for everything you need to know about the upcoming elections and voting in Texas - from KVUE in Austin, Texas Austin Community College has a $770 million bond on the ballot this election. Tom Sizemore, 'Saving Private Ryan' actor, dies at 61. Find that here. Court of Criminal Appeals, P5: No Endorsement Election day: Tuesday, December 13 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. Supreme Court, P9: Julia Maldonado Voters will chart the future of their local community, and of Texas as a whole, on a ballot packed with important races and big-ticket propositions. Just because it is 2019, doesn't mean we can't still get into the swing of things in the election. Name: AJ Marino School: St. Charles East, senior Sport: Wrestling Why he was selected: St. Charles East senior AJ Marino, who won the final match at the Class 3A team state dual tournament Feb. 25 to vault the Saints to the first team title in program history, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week. Watson was mayor of the city from 1997 to 2001 and is focused on tackling the rising cost of living, homelessness, public safety and transportation. Coupled with the long, hard hours he has put in meeting with organizers, business owners, and advocates inside and outside the district, we feel Velsquez is best positioned to navigate the complex challenges facing D3, the vanguard of gentrification in Austin both north and south of the river. So we invited the run-off finishers back for a more leisurely conversation. Click here. HD47: Vikki Goodwin Railroad Commissioner: Luke Warford District 5 (dual): Ryan Alter, Ken Craig. The last day a candidate may file is Monday, August 19, 2024 at 5 p.m. (Despite some misleading literature from her campaign, we did not endorse her before.) This is an especially important election for RRISD. The ballot must be returned by the same representative before 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. Can't keep up with happenings around town? Eric Goodman's Austin FC column, other soccer news, All questions answered (satisfaction not guaranteed). From city proposals to city council members, voters have the opportunity to determine the fate of several local races in just under a month. Austin ISD Prop A, B, C: FOR, Trustee Place 6: Steve Jackobs TROUBLESOME EX. 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But what do Latino voters want? Information will continually be updated as we approach the 2021 Election. HD50: James Talarico Lockhart ISD schools are bursting at the seams. Support the free press, so we can support Austin. Yet Alter also has years of experience as Kirk Watsons aide in the Lege, so he knows how to negotiate and play hardball, which we generally like to hear. The most important reason to vote, however, is the protection of the Constitution of the United States. First, make sure youre registered. Attorney General: Rochelle Garza Usually, Travis County voters are pretty good about taking seriously their responsibility to elect good judges at all levels. We can help. A total of 5,009 people went to the polls Monday, a . Place 3: Amber Feller. Just input your address below and youll see a list of candidates and propositions that will appear on your ballot, along with information about each of them. This time, her opponents simply do not have the range to think about succeeding her. A general election runoff was scheduled for December 13, 2022. This guide details all propositions to provide general summaries for additional context as well as Chamber Board positions on the items. (Austin Westphal/News Staff) The filing location is the Office of the City Clerk, 301 W. Second St., Suite 2030, Austin, Texas 78701; Fax number (512) 974-2374. Early Voting Information for the March 2022 Primary, Answers to Your Questions About Voting by Mail. District 6: Andrew Gonzalez Below is your Republican guide: 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. Submit yours now at austinchronicle.com/opinion. Leander Voted to Keep Cap Metro, but Will Manor and Lago Vista? Note we said "new" rather than "next" we envision the trio of Casar, Lloyd Doggett, and Joaquin Castro superheroically strafing their bumbling GOP colleagues daily while also leading toward better workers' rights and wages, and health care for all. Alters made much of his detailed and prescriptive housing plan, which Bazan has subtly turned negative on him, positioning herself as a peer wholl lead through relationships rather than as an expert. 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. It's a job that requires an enormous amount of political savvy at the moment, and Limon-Mercado, former chair of the county Democratic Party and the head of Planned Parenthood's Texas political arm, has plenty of that as well as demonstrated competence as an administrator. 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. Answers to Your Questions About Voting by Mail in Travis County, Your Local Lawmakers Enter the 88th Lege Arena. 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 Election Day is Tuesday, March 1, and early voting for the primaries runs from Monday, Feb. 14, through Friday, Feb. 25. Pflugerville ISD has eight props on the ballot. Here's what you need to know. But here in this century, there is a lot more to be done to create a just and sustainable Travis County, even on climate. Five Highlights From the League of Women Voters Mayor Forum, Election Ticker: Money, Mayors, and Musgraves, All-Woman Western Swing Trio Tells Texas Republicans Its OK to Vote for Beto, Election Ticker: Tidbits From the Campaign Trail, Youth Keep Up With Kandidates Personally and Politically. Here you go.). Find the Chronicles endorsements (with detailed explanations) here. Please contact Elections@austintexas.gov with any election related questions. The team also jettisoned the genre categories (except for best Hip Hop) in favor of 2020-centric awards like Best Livestreaming Artist and Best 2020-Themed Song. 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 personal pre-voting for the elections on November 2nd will take place from Monday, October 18th to Friday, October . Wilco JP Pct. Land Commissioner: Jay Kleberg Can't keep up with happenings around town? Of the four urbanists in the first round, Qadri seemed to us to be the least knowledgeable and engaged with actual land use politics, let alone the broader spectrum of City Hall business. This is the court that Brandy Mueller is yielding after 12 years to run for the 403rd, but it will likely remain focused on youthful offenders (17- to 21-year-olds) of whom there are currently more than 1,000 in the Travis County system to help them avoid being damaged for life by a permanent record. Austin ISD Prop A, B, C: FOR. In a perfect world. Hays Commissioner Pct. Zwiener who upset Bell-Metereau four years ago to claim the Dem nomination and then win this Hays County seat has also benefited from the new map with a district now firmly anchored in the Buda/Kyle suburbs (i.e., far-far South Austin) and in the college community in San Marcos. Sure, its 2019 and the Constitution is still relevant, but I do think we need . She devoted herself to helping D3 residents during Winter Storm Uri and no doubt has bright prospects as a leader in Austin elected or otherwise. Janet Dudding is the actual accountant among the three candidates in the Dem primary. Voters must have a certified doctor's note confirming the illness. Here's what they're all about. Eric Goodman's Austin FC column, other soccer news, All questions answered (satisfaction not guaranteed). Talarico, elected at the same time as Zwiener, has impressed the heck out of everybody as the House's youngest (32) member, including Republicans who the Capitol crew thought would treat him better in redistricting. Many counties have voting centers that allow early in-person voting, and ballot drop-off, in the month before election day. Can't keep up with happenings around town? HD136: John Bucy, 455th District Judge: Laurie Eiserloh During the 60-minute event, the candidates stuck to the talking points that have so far dominated this election season. Hays Commissioner Pct. The League of Women Voters has put together a detailed guide to voting by mail for Central Texas voters here. For more information, including polling locations, visit the Travis County Clerk's website. 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Celia Israel on being herself on the mayoral trail, Duo leads in funds, reputations, and housing plans, Filling Kathie Tovo's shoes (with houses? Submit yours now at austinchronicle.com/opinion. Jinny Suh, director of Immunize Texas, is also a strong choice. Heres what you need to know to vote in Travis County. It's currently held by Council Member Ann Kitchen. Two proposed amendments one regarding religious . STAND ALONE NARRATIVE. Do you know who your Austin City Council member is? We offer here the considered opinion of our Editorial Board in most of the contested races on the Democratic primary ballot (Republican voters, you're on your own; may the odds be ever in your favor). Council District 1: Natasha Harper-Madison . Grumet:Grumet: Here's what Austin got from the 2018 affordable housing bond. District 6: Andrew Gonzales. 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. Texas 2022 Primary Voter Guide: May 24 runoff election Texas Runoff Election Voter Guide A roundup of the candidates and key state and local primary races that your vote will decide in. To qualify for the emergency ballot, the sickness or disability must originate on or after Oct. 27. Mayor: Celia Israel. But thats not because we didnt reconsider them. We hope that facing a legit primary challenge from Bob Libal former head of Grassroots Leadership, running to Shea's left on criminal justice, economic development, and the built environment will help Shea take her service to the next level. Read The Austin Chronicle's coverage of the campaign trail at our Elections hub. As a self-described urbanist, he represents a real change in direction after eight years of Kathie Tovo, and Linda Guerrero entered this race to provide a more status-quo alternative. Early voting starts Monday and continues through Nov. 4. District 3: Jos Velsquez. She's done a great job, and none of her opponents really pass the credibility threshold. All rights reserved. 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. 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. Mar 2, 2023. In support of informed voting, the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board interviewed candidates in more than 60 races to make the following recommendations in contested Harris County races. Austin residents face decisions on eight propositions when they vote in the May 1 election. Speaking of local legends, this is the race to succeed Dana DeBeauvoir, who may be Texas' most famous election official and thus a target of state leadership. 4: Jose Orta Dont wear clothing or accessories that support any candidate running in the election, a political party or a measure appearing on the ballot. The Austin Chronicle's Austin Music Awards honor the local music community by recognizing Austin artists and industry leaders. We hope that if elected she reaches for solutions appropriate to the scale of our emergency and acts with the urgency D9 residents need. The list did not belong on our Endorsements page, and does not stand up to the standards weve set for ourselves in issuing endorsements, and for these reasons, weve removed the list from this page. Voters in Northeast Austin have two great choices in this race, as Roxanne Evans and Candace Hunter each have a robust understanding of the challenges the district faces. Hays, former chair of the Dallas County Democratic Party and co-founder and legal director for Jane's Due Process (which provides legal support for minors seeking to bypass parental consent for abortion care), pivoted to cannabis law when she moved back to Austin a couple years ago, and boy, could Texas use a highly competent, dedicated, and ethical lawyer in this post, rather than rodeo clown Sid Miller, whose friends and allies wasted no time trying to sell access to his office and the hemp licenses it now issues. 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. Remember when this was a job where one needed to love Texas' lands, and not just political power and prospective Alamo profits and guns? District 9: Linda Guerrero. Incumbent Trustees Danielle Weston and Mary Bone and their supporters have wreaked havoc on a board that otherwise reflects the diverse mixed-income school district that includes a large chunk of North Austin. She is justly proud of being a local pioneer in climate action while many of her enviro colleagues were still focused on naturalist conservation efforts. Let us be real and acknowledge that neither Watson nor Israel has as tight and powerful a grasp of the tools arrayed at City Hall as we hoped we'd see in this race. For his trouble, he attracted a risible vanity challenge from Bush-era talking head Matthew Dowd, then a less risible but still issue-free challenge from Texas Democratic Party Vice Chair Carla Brailey and state Rep. Michelle Beckley either of whom would be credible alternatives if they'd begun running eight years ago rather than eight weeks. In a perfect world they'd also share space on the dais, but we must choose. That includes: People may wear things representing former candidates, presidents or any political figure that is not a part of the election. By Amy Wenk. Lieutenant Governor: Mike Collier In-person early voting: Thursday, December 1, through Friday, December 9 Sabino "Pio Renteria," who currently represents the district, has reached his term limit. Five seats on the Austin ISD school board are up for election. 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. are expecting to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day. The Austin Chronicle: Chronicle Endorsements for the May 7 State and Local Election; The Austin-American Statesman: Austin voters should relax pot laws, outlaw no-knock raids; Guides (as they become available) League of Women Voters Austin Area Voters Guide; Why should I vote? Community Impact Newspaper has compiled a guide to the November 2022 elections in Texas with information such as candidate Q&As, sample ballots and election results. Voters can apply for an emergency ballot due to sickness or disability, between the last day of early voting on Nov. 4 and 5 p.m. on Election Day. Can't keep up with happenings around town? We can help. We wish we were exaggerating. Support the free press, so we can support Austin. Heres what we learned. 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. Council District 9: Linda Guerrero. 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. When is the election? Visit austinchronicle.com/austin-music-awards to see winners. This year, Texans will be casting their votes to choose candidates for some major positions, including the governor, lieutenant . Leffler grew up working-class in Central Austin neighborhoods of the kind that now make D9 living so desirably out of reach; he has worked within the city bureaucracy and in a Council office; and he offers a compelling vision on how to ease Austin's housing crisis. We blew this call four years ago, thinking Ellis couldn't possibly go the distance against the seasoned Southwest activists in the race. Early voting begins Oct. 24 and. 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. TX-21: Claudia Zapata Copyright 1981-2023 Austin Chronicle Corp. All rights reserved. We trust their judgment regarding Eldridge, who deserves to serve despite attempts in two cycles now to use one of the minor contretemps that gets blown into scandal in this town to take her out. We feel Hernandez is the best prepared to take on that role and even expand it beyond Mueller's already admirable achievements. Voters can go to any polling place in the county. Mayor: Celia Israel Election Day guide to the key races that California and San Francisco Bay Area residents will vote on in the Nov. 8 midterm election. Early voting begins Oct. 24 and runs until Nov. 4. Got a tip? 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. Travis County Clerk: Dyana Limon-Mercado Eric Goodman's Austin FC column, other soccer news, All questions answered (satisfaction not guaranteed). Place 6: Tiffanie Harrison. The eight propositions (A-H) will be voted on by the residents of Austin during the May 1st 2021 special election that the Austin city council approved during the Feb. 9th council meeting. Information is power. 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. Election Day is Nov. 8. But Flores, who was narrowly upset by Rodriguez 20 years ago and has been making her mark as a community and civic leader ever since, rose to the top in our deliberations (which included ranked-choice voting among the Ed Board). Strategic Planning and Decision-Making for Public and. Candidates to participate in election forum at Kalahari Resorts, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. of his ex took the money his contribution, meant for the wedding and gave it to some else, which he . 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But you can find out what exactly will be on your ballot and decide who or what youre voting for ahead of time. Austins next mayor will serve two years, not the usual four, As midterm elections near, Republicans try to make gains with Latinos in Texas Rio Grande Valley, Former Texas state Sen. Kirk Watson running for Austin mayor, government document showing your name and an address, such as your voter registration certificate. As regular Chronicle readers can surmise, there has been a wide spectrum of views on the Editorial Board regarding Casar's performance and agenda on the Austin City Council. The Chronicle Editorial Board makes these recommendations. The ID should be up to date or can be expired up to four years. Candidates addressed priority issues such as transportation, housing and policing during a forum hosted by KUT and the Austin Monitor. SD21: Judith Zaffirini Sharon Navarro, a professor of political science at the University of Texas at San Antonio, said the messages Republicans are using to target Latino voters about immigration and the economy seem to be working. 1: KT Musselman Austin American-Statesman is the number one source for Austin and Texas breaking news, politics and business. The two most challenging races for us to deliberate this cycle were probably the two commissioner contests. Submit yours now at austinchronicle.com/opinion. 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. If elected, we hope Leffler will be able to listen to the diverse array of voices in D9 and not just hear them. Georgia senators opposed a bill to allow Buckhead to break off from Atlanta, a controversial effort that top business . land swap proposed by Oracle, A "bad law that will actually hurt public safety overall", Ballot initiative centered on APD staffing finds friends and foes, One click gets you all the newsletters listed below, Breaking news, arts coverage, and daily events. Laurie hosts the afternoon music show on KUTX from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and is the producer and voice of the Austin Music Minute, which shines the spotlight on live music shows around town six days a week. Guerrero may be the better all-around option of these two. Round Rock ISDCandidates to participate in election forum at Kalahari Resorts. A note to readers: Bold and uncensored, The Austin Chronicle has been Austin's independent news source for over 40 years, expressing the community's political and environmental concerns and . Copyright 1981-2023 Austin Chronicle Corp. All rights reserved. At-Large Place 9: Arati Singh. Can't keep up with happenings around town? AUSTIN, Texas - The November 2021 election will take place on Tuesday, November 2nd. OK, y'all are starting to tick us off, defense bar, for continuing to go after Malhotra for being an advocate for survivors of intimate partner violence, the focus of this misdemeanor specialty court. A note to readers: Bold and uncensored, The Austin Chronicle has been Austins independent news source for over 40 years, expressing the communitys political and environmental concerns and supporting its active cultural scene. Information is power. Legitimate poll watcher or voting intimidation wheres the line? Election Ticker: As First Ballots Cast, Is Turnout Surging, Lagging, or Both? If you're still on the fence about the upcoming presidential race, I've made a few recommendations for you. The Chronicle regrets the error; more in the Oct. 28 edition of Austin at Large.. Find more November 2022 General Election coverage and voting information at our Elections hub. We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate. This is where some of you may have wanted us to make a change, but weve now met twice with Zohaib Qadri and still arent convinced. CCA, P6: Robert Johnson, State Board of Education, District 5: Rebecca Bell Metereau Proposition B $275 million for a high school that would be expected to open in 2026. 1-minute voter guide to the top statewide races Five questions with Austin mayoral candidate Jennifer Virden Five questions with Austin mayoral candidate Kirk Watson Five questions with Austin mayoral candidate Celia Israel Austin bonds on November ballots total more than $3B Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Austin. You cannot, however, use your cellphone or another electronic device at the polling site. To see wait times at these locations, go here. One of those people is Celia Israel, who got noticed as she worked in the movements that would eventually make Watson's mayoralty possible. - Staff Reporter, Atlanta Business Chronicle. For ongoing coverage, visit austinchronicle.com/elections, where you can also find a streamlined, unannotated version of our endorsements. District 3: Jos Velsquez. Travis County residents will see a mix of statewide and local races on their ballot. Voters in Manor and Lago Vista are deciding whether to ax CapMetro. Submit yours now at austinchronicle.com/opinion. December 2022 City of Austin Runoff Election: Voter Resource In November, Austin voters turned out to cast ballots in the mayoral and City Council elections. 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. A note to readers: Bold and uncensored, The Austin Chronicle has been Austins independent news source for over 40 years, expressing the communitys political and environmental concerns and supporting its active cultural scene. Support the Chronicle, One click gets you all the newsletters listed below, Breaking news, arts coverage, and daily events. A ballot measure passed in May 2021 moved Austin's mayoral race to align with presidential elections in an effort to increase voter turnout. 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. Then, hit Look Me Up and on the right, hit View My Ballot. You can mark it up and take it with you to the polls. Make sure voters know what they're getting.
