The mayor elected in this cycle will serve a two-year term, as opposed to four years. Representation matters but so does showing up. 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. Runoff elections can take place between the top candidates if no one reaches a 50% majority of the vote. Working all day? Alter, a longtime Lege staffer (including for Kirk Watson), has the most fully developed housing plan (called Housing Now) of any candidate in any Council race; he'll be able to walk into City Hall with a mandate to immediately seek support for big changes. Legal documents to use in absence of an ID, Any other device that can record sound or capture images. 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. Copyright 1981-2023 Austin Chronicle Corp. All rights reserved. In order to be a candidate a person must: Be a U.S. Citizen; The city of Austin, Texas, held regular general elections for mayor and city council on November 8, 2022.The filing deadline for this election was August 22, 2022. As we told readers then, it was not to shame him but to goad him to do better as the leader and defender of a big and diverse community, not a superhero who all by himself would build a political house big enough to hold the new Austin. A general election runoff was scheduled for December 13, 2022. Just because it is 2019, doesn't mean we can't still get into the swing of things in the election. 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. You can bring voting-day essentials like: You can't have materials regarding a candidate or political party within 100 feet or inside a polling center, and you cant use these items within that perimeter: There will be markers signaling the 100-feet perimeter. We were also impressed with Daniela Silva, who demonstrated a deep knowledge of Austin's housing issues and compassion for our unhoused neighbors. Greg Casar, DSA, and Palestine: Will It Matter? Austin American-Statesman 0:00 1:53 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. But you can find out what exactly will be on your ballot and decide who or what youre voting for ahead of time. 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. We also took notice when Guerrero told us shes not Tovos clone and about her pretty good ideas for soft density that she thinks are common sense, but which some D9 homeowners clearly dont like. Usually, Travis County voters are pretty good about taking seriously their responsibility to elect good judges at all levels. Wilco Commissioner Pct. This seven-candidate field (we talked to six) to succeed retiring Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, now running for Congress, is amazingly qualified, and we thought this would be for sure a double or even triple endorsement. SD25: Robert Walsh, House District 20: Raul Camacho Curbside voting is available for people with disabilities including hearing, vision and mobility impairments. But it's time for a change out here, and Del Valle ISD Trustee Ledesma-Woody is the most credible advocate for the people and places in outer Southeast Travis County now ground zero for the next decade's chapter of Austin's endless boom that's run for this seat in a while. Place 3: Amber Feller. We think Velsquez has more of the kind of experience that will serve a council member in good stead, and more credibility with the local powers on the ground in the heart of Tejano East Austin who have genuine power in a district where so many people dont vote unless theyre specifically asked to. Key Dates Oct. 5 Last day to register to vote Oct. 13 First day of early voting Oct. 23 Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) Oct. 30 Last day of early voting Nov. 3. The story is bizarre read more and will surely be amusing on TV, but Judge Catherine Mauzy is living it right now, y'all, and needs your support. At-Large Place 9: Arati Singh Do you know who your Austin City Council member is? 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. Six people are vying to be the next mayor of Austin. Marisa Charpentier is KUT's assistant digital editor. No, we do not. TX-37: Lloyd Doggett, Governor: Beto ORourke 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. Her opponent Tanisa Jeffers is also right that we could restore CCL5 to its former status as a mental-health-focused court (which doesn't exclude DWIs for those with substance use disorders), but we think Espiritu is better prepared to do that than Jeffers is to reform DWI adjudication. The man behind "Fix the Damn Grid" has been running for this job now for eight years, coming quite close to unseating carnival barker Dan Patrick in 2018 and never breaking stride since. 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. Both candidates would be fine judges, but we think the shoes of Lora Livingston, the county's longest-serving civil judge and administrator for that side of the docket, would be best filled by Lyttle, whose diverse background in medicine as well as law, and in immigration and business matters as well as family law, make her an asset to the bench. 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. Mar 2, 2023. 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). Current board secretary. If elected, we hope Leffler will be able to listen to the diverse array of voices in D9 and not just hear them. Copyright 1981-2023 Austin Chronicle Corp. All rights reserved. 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This $2.4 billion-with-a-B bond package is AISD's Project Connect, an expensive retrofit to bring district facilities up to where they need to be in the 21st century, a direction AISD first began pursuing with its 2017 bond program, with better-than-expected results. 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. 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. Information is power. Go here to verify your registration. PublishedOctober 19, 2022 at 2:15 PM CDT, If you found this reporting valuable, pleaseconsider. 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. Supreme Court, P5: Amanda Reichek 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. 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. STAND ALONE NARRATIVE. Now more than ever, we need your support to continue supplying Austin with independent, free press. Grumet:Grumet: Here's what Austin got from the 2018 affordable housing bond. Travis County residents will see a mix of statewide and local races on their ballot. If youre in line by 7 p.m. on Election Day, you cannot be denied a ballot. 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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. 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. We hope that if elected she reaches for solutions appropriate to the scale of our emergency and acts with the urgency D9 residents need. 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Her opponent Andrew Hairston is also very qualified and credible, and if this is Williams' last campaign, as she has suggested it might be, we encourage him to run for this seat again in the future. The League of Women Voters has put together a detailed guide to voting by mail for Central Texas voters here. 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. Supreme Court, Place 3: Erin Nowell The $350 million bond would go to acquiring land and building new homes, as well as repairing existing homes that would likely be demolished but for the bond's assistance. Guerrero has not yet found her rhythm as a politician, but she's definitely done the homework. 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But thats not because we didnt reconsider them. We know Zo is sincere and has the right values, but those are not a substitute for actual experience. Travis County has extended voting hours at five polling centers on the Saturday and final day of early voting. Travis County: countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov/departments/elections or 512/238-VOTE (8683), Williamson County: wilco.org/departments/election or 512/943-1630, Hays County: hayscountytx.com/departments/elections/current-year-election or 512/393-7779. State Board of Education, District 5: Rebecca Bell-Metereau, 3rd Court of Appeals, P4: Rosa Lopez Theofanis, Travis County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2: Randall Slagle, Hays Commissioner Pct. Hays County? Submit yours now at austinchronicle.com/opinion. 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. It was a great parade for him to get in front of, and Watson's Green Machine era was the high point of Austin's 20th-century prosperity and influence. District 9 (dual): Ben Leffler, Linda Guerrero. Do we really understand why anyone is running against Lloyd in this late-career race to finally represent his lifelong neighbors in Austin? Video! 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. (She's even a Chronicle "Best of Austin" winner!) Supreme Court, P9: Julia Maldonado Information will continually be updated as we approach the 2021 Election. Your Complete Guide for Voting in the Primaries- Reform Austin Elections Your Complete Guide for Voting in the Primaries By Staff - February 17, 2022 Early voting started on Feb. 14 and will continue until Friday, Feb. 25 for the March primaries in Texas. The two frontrunners have made history as current Mayor Lori Lightfoot - who is the first Black woman and openly gay mayor - conceded the race shortly. 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 a Feb. 20 post on the Council message board, Watson wrote, "I . November 2021 General and Special Elections, Information is power. It was held on June 7, 2022, concurrent with the 2022 statewide primary elections. Williams got some bad press in the national media regarding the latter, but she convinced us that she views housing as a civil rights issue and has acted carefully in that role. Singh championed a consent-centered revision of AISD's sex education curriculum that also sought to help LGBTQIA+ students, and led the board in developing accountability metrics for AISD police to reduce violence against Black and Hispanic students. Make sure your county's elections office receives your ballot on or before Election Day. 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. Voters can submit ballots by mail or vote in person early or come to the polls on Election Day.. Support the free press, so we can support Austin. You can print out your own personalized ballot at VoteTravis.com. Submit yours now at austinchronicle.com/opinion. 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. The filing location is the Office of the City Clerk, 301 W. Second St., Suite 2030, Austin, Texas 78701; Fax number (512) 974-2374. Here you go.). Voters may also apply for an emergency ballot due to a death in their immediate family that occurred on or after the fifth day before Election Day and causes them to be absent from their home county that day. After running four times in 10 years to finally land this seat on the board that tries to edit everybody's textbooks, Bell-Metereau has been rewarded in redistricting with an easily defendable Democratic district including all of Austin. 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. We talk to our reps about their priorities going into the new session, One click gets you all the newsletters listed below, Breaking news, arts coverage, and daily events. Here is his Q&A with Jacob Bartelson. 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