But what do Latino voters want? 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. Lots of action this cycle, as redistricting has changed the political map in ways that mostly work to Austin progressives' benefit. Copyright 1981-2023 Austin Chronicle Corp. All rights reserved. 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. Our analysis of the just-begun 88th Texas Legislature. Early Voting Is Off and Running. If elected, we hope Leffler will be able to listen to the diverse array of voices in D9 and not just hear them. * Editors note, Friday, Oct. 28, 6:25pm: An updated list of recommended candidates to elect in Round Rock ISD has now been added. Voters can go to any polling place in the county. Support the Chronicle, One click gets you all the newsletters listed below, Breaking news, arts coverage, and daily events. The Austin Chronicle only endorses in contested races. District 6: Andrew Gonzales. Grumet:Grumet: Here's what Austin got from the 2018 affordable housing bond. He got shit done when his ways were prepared by like-minded Austin voters, volunteers, activists, advocates, entrepreneurs, city employees, state and UT employees, elected officials just a whole bunch of people who had defined this baby big city as a place where nature, culture, and technology were all in balance and made everyone money. The Chronicle Editorial Board makes these recommendations. Find more November 2022 General Election coverage and voting information at our Elections hub. 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. Can't keep up with happenings around town? Here who's on the ballot in November's midterm election: Austin mayoral debate:5 things we learned from the candidates, District 1 race:Austin City Council incumbent Harper-Madison aims for second term, District 3 raceRunoff likely in District 3 election as six candidates battle for open seat, District 5 raceAustin City Council seat up for grabs with Ann Kitchen leaving office, District 8 raceAustin City Council incumbent Paige Ellis facing three challengers, District 9 race:Big field of Austin City Council candidates focused on city's housing policies. 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. 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. We offer detailed reasons behind our Editorial Board endorsements in the general election in this annotated version; this version is for. By Amy Wenk. On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, polling locations will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Current board president. That seat may be up for election in November. Please contact [email protected] for any election related questions. We can help. City Clerk November 2022 Election All information on this webpage is specific to the November 2022 City of Austin Election and the Campaign Finance Filing Requirements. Travis County residents will see a mix of statewide and local races on their ballot. 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. Is he still the favorite? Curbside voting is available for people with disabilities including hearing, vision and mobility impairments. 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. Just because it is 2019, doesn't mean we can't still get into the swing of things in the election. Heres a map of Election Day locations. While her opponent Clint Small, whose father and grandfather both served on the school board, demonstrates an obvious love for and deep understanding of the district, Chu's grasp of the multifaceted issues pushing teachers out of AISD the biggest problem the district faces is invaluable. 2021 May Election Calendar / Calendario Electoral de Mayo 2021 Austin Music Experience | All Austin musicians and artists | KUTX HD2, Texas Music Experience | Listen anytime at tmx.fm | KUTX HD3, A service of the Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas at Austin, Meet the six candidates vying to be Austin's next mayor, Here's where candidates for Austin mayor stand on three big issues. 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. District 3: Jos Velsquez. HD136: John Bucy, 455th District Judge: Laurie Eiserloh 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. 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. (Austin Westphal/News Staff) The Houston Chronicle politics team's interactive guide to the candidates and key state and local races that Texas voters will decide in the March 1 primary election. A total of 5,009 people went to the polls Monday, a very solid turnout. HD48: Donna Howard District 5 (dual): Ryan Alter, Ken Craig. Sunday, January 30, 2022 Last Day to Register to Vote in Primary Election. Incumbent Geronimo Rodriguez, a highly regarded community leader who has spent most of his tenure as board president, understands AISD's mechanisms as only a hardworking insider can. District 9: Linda Guerrero. 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. Place 6: Tiffanie Harrison. 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. Legal documents to use in absence of an ID, Any other device that can record sound or capture images. How much money can he spend, how fast? Born and raised in East Austin, Velsquez's pride in his community has shone throughout his campaign. 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. Got something to say? All information on this webpage is specific to the 2021 City of Austin Special Election and the Campaign Finance Filing Requirements. The deadline to apply to vote by mail is Oct. 28. An Old Austin survivor who's also lived in D9 her whole life, Guerrero has put in decades of volunteer service in leadership roles on city boards and commissions and with a broad array of community causes, and would walk into City Hall with all that knowledge and a powerful coalition already behind her. What you can and cant bring to the polls. Wilco County Clerk: Erica Smith People who were here then still remember what it felt like to be a winner. The 2022 Texas primary election is Tuesday, March 1. Support the Chronicle, Pro-policing GOP-aligned campaigners crash into citys fiscal reality on Election Day, Spoiler alert: Good has triumphed over evil, With early voting underway, campaigns for, against Proposition A heat up, November 2021 Statewide General Election and City of Austin Special Election, A closer look at Austin's growing number of homicides, City seeks voters OK of Lakeshore Blvd. 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. When is the election? Voters must have a certified doctor's note confirming the illness. - Staff Reporter, Atlanta Business Chronicle. The ID should be up to date or can be expired up to four years. Support the free press, so we can support Austin. First, make sure youre registered. One of those people is Celia Israel, who got noticed as she worked in the movements that would eventually make Watson's mayoralty possible. All three choices are good for voters in the contest for the nomination to, in all likelihood, flip the last GOP-held seat on the 3rd Court. We knew Silva was good from the first round and shouted her out in our earlier endorsement, but we feel like we slept on Stephanie Bazan. Now more than ever, we need your support to continue supplying Austin with independent, free press. Six people are vying to be the next mayor of Austin. This guide details all propositions to provide general summaries for additional context as well as Chamber Board positions on the items. It's currently held by Council Member Ann Kitchen. The Chronicle welcomes opinion pieces on any topic from the community. The most important reason to vote, however, is the protection of the Constitution of the United States. Matt Worthington, Cody Arn, and Cynthia Valadez-Mata are also strong choices in this race. Craig, who has worked in Kitchen's office for five years, would move much more deliberately but would champion and, most likely, bring to fruition the small-area planning that Kitchen's side of the Code Wars has sought for decades opening the door for a mapless code scenario that can fix problems with Austin's regulatory regime in general without provoking protests from angry property owners. Now more than ever, we need your support to continue supplying Austin with independent, free press. Branscum and Zapata have made the best impression on us as the Democratic choice for this likely doomed contest against incumbent Rep. Chip Roy, R-Dripping Springs, in November. Janet Dudding is the actual accountant among the three candidates in the Dem primary. Friday, Feb. 18 will be the last day to apply for mail-in ballots. 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. Click here. Lieutenant Governor: Mike Collier 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. Just scroll down and enter your name and birthday. We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate. Heres how it would impact schools if voters approve it. Council District 1: Natasha Harper-Madison Where candidates running for Austin City Council District 1 stand on three big issues, Watch: Where candidates running for Austin City Council District 3 stand on three big issues, Watch: Where candidates running for Austin City Council District 5 stand on three big issues, Watch: Where candidates running for Austin City Council District 8 stand on three big issues, Watch: Where candidates running for Austin City Council District 9 stand on three big issues. Hays Commissioner Pct. 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. But Silva probably has more credibility with more of the southside portion of D3, which is largely East Riverside and Oltorf west to St. Eds lots of young people, lots of diversity, lots of renters. 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. You'll need to show ID if you go in person. We hope that if elected she reaches for solutions appropriate to the scale of our emergency and acts with the urgency D9 residents need. Last year, two-thirds of voters supported Proposition D, which moves the citys mayoral elections to the same year as presidential elections. 4: Stacy Hackenberg, Hays County Judge: Ruben Becerra 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. Find the Chronicles endorsements (with detailed explanations) here. But here in this century, there is a lot more to be done to create a just and sustainable Travis County, even on climate. The filing location is the Office of the City Clerk, 301 W. Second St., Suite 2030, Austin, Texas 78701; Fax number (512) 974-2374. 2023 ELECTION Mayoral candidates Paul Vallas, former Chicago Public Schools CEO, and Brandon Johnson, Cook County commissioner, will be facing each other in a runoff election scheduled for April 4. Working all day? Mayor: Celia Israel. SD21: Judith Zaffirini The top four vote-getters citywide win the seats. We've endorsed both Israel and Kirk Watson before, including when he was first elected mayor, but not when he was reelected (with 84%, against Leslie Cochran and others) in 2000. If they, as we suspect, end up in a run-off (civil rights super-lawyer Lee Merritt is the third possibility here) while Paxton also ends up in a run-off, we'll have a new frame of reference to revisit this race. 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. Wilco JP Pct. 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 . Wilco Commissioner Pct. Leander Voted to Keep Cap Metro, but Will Manor and Lago Vista? But we also know what rape culture looks and smells like. We can help. Can't keep up with happenings around town? Email address is [email protected]. This is an especially important election for RRISD. If you're still on the fence about the upcoming presidential race, I've made a few recommendations for you. If you need help casting your ballot you are permitted to bring someone with you, including a translator. 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You may notice that none of these endorsements have changed from our general election endorsements. District 8: Paige Ellis. Got something to say? Early Voting Information for the March 2022 Primary, Answers to Your Questions About Voting by Mail. Chu has quite simply reinvented what JP 5 the precinct that covers the central city and, by extension, the Capitol does and can do as a front-line defender of justice in Travis County. You cannot, however, use your cellphone or another electronic device at the polling site. Velsquez and Daniela Silva clearly not only agree with each other but like each other, so does it matter which one wins? 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. TX-37: Lloyd Doggett, Governor: Beto ORourke 4: Susan Cook Everybody wants the Latino vote in Texas. Sabino "Pio Renteria," who currently represents the district, has reached his term limit. [1] [2] In the recall election, 55% of voters supported his removal, successfully removing him . Six candidates are running to represent the district in Southeast Austin. We wonder how much or how little Talarico will need to adapt to his new district next session and beyond. Austin Community College has a $770 million bond on the ballot this election. Someone Should Do Something. 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. The Austin Chronicle only endorses in contested races. 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. What's going on in the districts surrounding Austin? 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. Posted on 03/29/2021 by Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce 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 HD47: Vikki Goodwin 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, Texas. 866-462-8784 or 512-474-5171. The Austin Chronicle's Austin Music Awards honor the local music community by recognizing Austin artists and industry leaders. Can't keep up with happenings around town? How is our attorney general being a dick this time? Austin American-Statesman is the number one source for Austin and Texas breaking news, politics and business. Also on the ballot: a $2.44 billion bond package for Austin schools, the largest in district history. SD25: Robert Walsh, House District 20: Raul Camacho 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. Voters in Manor and Lago Vista are deciding whether to ax CapMetro. Eric Goodman's Austin FC column, other soccer news, All questions answered (satisfaction not guaranteed). Still and despite our admiration for all that state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez has done for Austin and Texas we agreed easily that Casar is the best choice to be Austin and San Antonio's new voice in Congress. He wants to move urgently to enact land use reforms to increase Austin's housing supply, but commits to seeking input from renters and homeowners in houses, four-plexes, dorms, and skyscrapers and takes a pragmatic stakeholder-centered approach. These are the candidates. Voters can submit ballots by mail or vote in person early or come to the polls on Election Day.. Support the Chronicle, Zo Qadri, Ryan Alter, Jos Velsquez secure wins, Entering the era of Mayor Kirk Watson 3.0, New Council comes into focus in run-off election, Early voting runs Dec. 1-9 ; election day is Dec. 13, Endorsements, recounts, and money, money, money, Zo Qadri and Linda Guerrero go into overtime, On a wet, cloudy night, Greg Casar enjoys clear triumph, Manor officials would have preferred Uber, Abbott secures reelection, mayoral race goes to run-off, Election shenanigans erupt on Facebook over weekend, What to know about the voting experience youre entitled to. HD49: Gina Hinojosa Austin is now working to house 3,000 people over the next three years. If youre in line by 7 p.m. on Election Day, you cannot be denied a ballot. District 9 (dual): Ben Leffler, Linda Guerrero Runoff elections can take place between the top candidates if no one reaches a 50% majority of the vote. "I haven't used these in years," she exclaimed, rotating the squeaking take care of of the 1998 Ford Ranger and chuckling because the window scudded open. We offer detailed reasons behind our Editorial Board endorsements in the general election in this annotated version; this version is for voters looking to take a printed, streamlined copy to the ballot box. You can print out your own personalized ballot at VoteTravis.com. of his ex took the money his contribution, meant for the wedding and gave it to some else, which he . 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Find out who your representative is and whether that seat will be on the ballot this fall. Austin ISD has a big bond on the ballot. Trustee District 1: Candace Hunter. PublishedOctober 19, 2022 at 2:15 PM CDT, If you found this reporting valuable, pleaseconsider. Lockhart ISD schools are bursting at the seams. Do you know who your Austin City Council member is? Current board secretary. Email her at [email protected]. Do we really understand why anyone is running against Lloyd in this late-career race to finally represent his lifelong neighbors in Austin? 2023 Legislative Session. 1: KT Musselman A sample ballot showing all of this year's contests in Harris County can be found. District 6: Andrew Gonzalez Two proposed amendments one regarding religious . Remember when this was a job where one needed to love Texas' lands, and not just political power and prospective Alamo profits and guns? 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. 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. We get it, justice reform means decarceration and restorative justice for everybody. ), What the $350 million housing bond entails, Get caught up on the big issues facing Austin and its neighbors, Applications to be on the ballot are open, Updated: While feds investigate border initiative, he goes all in. Land Commissioner: Jay Kleberg Voters can ask an election officer to bring a ballot to their parked car in the designated curbside voting location.
