If approved, the bond would add two new campuses to South Austin and expand workforce development programs. We can help. 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. The debate from the Rio Grande Valley took place as ORourke continues to trail in the polls. Mayor: Celia Israel Jay Kleberg does, and he has that love, and has shown it to Texans as a conservationist and environmentalist for a long time (offsetting the right-wing tilt of his prominent family, owners of the King Ranch), and has the sustainability to put up a credible challenge in November. Representation matters but so does showing up. Council District 3: Jos Velsquez The Austin Chronicle only endorses in contested races. Early voting in Texas for the Nov. 2 election begins Monday, Oct. 18 and runs through through Friday, Oct. 29. Voters in Manor and Lago Vista are deciding whether to ax CapMetro. What's going on in the districts surrounding Austin? Many of her peers have no doubt helped Watson fill his campaign purse to bursting. We can help. "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. 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. Someone Should Do Something. These are the candidates. You can mail in your ballot or hand deliver the sealed envelope to the county elections office. 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. Copyright 1981-2023 Austin Chronicle Corp. All rights reserved. Day one of early voting in Travis County was quite impressive. Submit yours now at austinchronicle.com/opinion. Every other statewide executive position is also on the ballot. We feel Hernandez is the best prepared to take on that role and even expand it beyond Mueller's already admirable achievements. 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. Mayor: Celia Israel. The next day, the judge who had presided over the trial set Gray's bond at $70,000. 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 very first thing Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson spotted when she peered into the tiny cab of her place of job's most effective state automobile was once the guide window crank. The League of Women Voters has put together a detailed guide to voting by mail for Central Texas voters here. ACC Prop A: FOR. 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. District 9 (dual): Ben Leffler, Linda Guerrero 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. 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. According to The Texas Tribune, the voter must designate a representative to submit the application and doctor's note in person to the countys early voting clerk before 5 p.m. on Election Day. 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Email her at mcharpentier@kut.org. 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. Please contact Elections@austintexas.gov for any election related questions. We strongly recommend that RRISD voters vote for the Access Education slate: Place 1: Estevan Jesus Chuy Zrate. Wilco County Clerk: Erica Smith Early voting:Here's what you need to cast your ballot in Central Texas. 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 . 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. Hear directly from the candidates as they make their case for why they should be the next councilmembers. Governor raceNRA, anti-Abbott groups spend big in the Texas governor race, Attorney general race:Abortion emerges as key issue in Texas attorney general race for Ken Paxton, Rochelle Garza. May 2021 City of Austin propositions voter guide There will be eight propositions on the May 1 City of Austin ballot. All rights reserved. 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. 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. Information will continually be updated as we approach the January 2022 Election. 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. 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. SD25: Robert Walsh, House District 20: Raul Camacho You cannot, however, use your cellphone or another electronic device at the polling site. 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. When is the election? Can't keep up with happenings around town? Theofanis impressed us particularly with not only her command of, but her love for, the quirky world of appellate law, the things that make serving on this intermediate bench such an important role as a bulwark for Central Texans and their values against the hostile state government and its compliant high courts. 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.". Georgia senators opposed a bill to allow Buckhead to break off from Atlanta, a controversial effort that top business . We offer detailed reasons behind our Editorial Board endorsements in the general election in this annotated version; this version is for. Here you go.). Not only were we wrong, but she's gone the distance again and again, leading confidently from a progressive place despite representing one of the purple Council districts west of MoPac, and scoring wins like the $460 million active transportation bond that went with Project Connect in 2020. It's Election Day. Candidates addressed priority issues such as transportation, housing and policing during a forum hosted by KUT and the Austin Monitor. District 4: Kathryn Whitley Chu Wilco JP Pct. At-Large Place 9: Arati Singh There is no currently active politician whose career has been more interwoven with the Chronicle's advocacy journalism than Brigid Shea, the hero of the Save Our Springs movement and a highly productive disruptor at City Hall in the 1990s. Here's what's in it. One of those people is Celia Israel, who got noticed as she worked in the movements that would eventually make Watson's mayoralty possible. 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). Round Rock ISDCandidates to participate in election forum at Kalahari Resorts. HD50: James Talarico The mayor elected in this cycle will serve a two-year term, as opposed to four years. Locally, Austin voters will chose a new mayor and select candidates for five additional City Council seats. For more information, including polling locations, visit the Travis County Clerk's website. You may notice that none of these endorsements have changed from our general election endorsements. Do you know who your Austin City Council member is? We can help. Velsquez and Daniela Silva clearly not only agree with each other but like each other, so does it matter which one wins? Sure, its 2019 and the Constitution is still relevant, but I do think we need . The Chronicle welcomes opinion pieces on any topic from the community. Starting near the top is the marquee race of this election cycle: Republican Gov. Information is power. Election Ticker: As First Ballots Cast, Is Turnout Surging, Lagging, or Both? 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. ), 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. 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. You didn't need us to tell you that. In order to be a candidate a person must: Be a U.S. Citizen; AUSTIN, Texas - The November 2021 election will take place on Tuesday, November 2nd. The Chronicle team slashed the normal slate of categories from the usual 50 to a trim 20. But here in this century, there is a lot more to be done to create a just and sustainable Travis County, even on climate. For this new civil court, we will go through the usual exercise of electing a Democrat to replace the appointed Republican Cleve Doty and we wish Eiserloh, who is now a familiar face and name all over town from her 2020 campaign for county attorney (where we endorsed her and then co-endorsed in the run-off), the best of success on this 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. Early voting starts Monday and continues through Nov. 4. 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. This was an easy choice for us, as Singh's only actively campaigning opponent, Heather Toolin, strikes us as a stalking horse for the know-nothing right-wing bullshit that's being dumped upon school boards across Texas. The ballot must be returned by the same representative before 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. 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. Eric Goodman's Austin FC column, other soccer news, All questions answered (satisfaction not guaranteed). 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. Candidate Scrubs Suspected Coup Planner From His Timeline. Austin ISD Prop A, B, C: FOR, Trustee Place 6: Steve Jackobs and More Reproductive FAQs, Its Official: Some People (Including Kirk Watson) Will Be on the Ballot, Gov. Place 3: Amber Feller. Find more November 2022 General Election coverage and voting information at our Elections hub. 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. Not all of the bills are bad! The last day a candidate may file is Monday, August 19, 2024 at 5 p.m. Austin Community College has a $770 million bond on the ballot this election. Support the free press, so we can support Austin. Go check yourselves and let Malhotra use her actual expertise on this bench. Can't keep up with happenings around town? When we met with the candidates back in October, we invited her and Kirk Watson (and Jennifer Virden, who did not respond) in and had time to get answers from each to most of the questions that were going to steer our endorsement. 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). 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. Polling is open until February 1st and can be done via their official website. You'll need to show ID if you go in person. Do we really understand why anyone is running against Lloyd in this late-career race to finally represent his lifelong neighbors in Austin? Current board vice president. 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. District 6: Andrew Gonzales. Make sure your county's elections office receives your ballot on or before Election Day. Three of the four candidates participated in a live forum hosted by KUT and the Austin Monitor. Many counties have voting centers that allow early in-person voting, and ballot drop-off, in the month before election day. Dont wear clothing or accessories that support any candidate running in the election, a political party or a measure appearing on the ballot. Railroad Commissioner: Luke Warford Early voting begins Oct. 24 and. Janet Dudding is the actual accountant among the three candidates in the Dem primary. Right now this is primarily seen as the DWI court, and Espiritu may be the best-regarded DWI defense lawyer in the county. will be away from your county on Election Day and during early voting; are confined in jail, but eligible to vote; or. Make sure to bring a photo ID. [1] [2] In the recall election, 55% of voters supported his removal, successfully removing him . 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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. Daily News - The Austin Chronicle. Austin is now working to house 3,000 people over the next three years. 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. And we have to admit that in the last two years incumbent Margaret Gmez has done more to reflect the Chronicle's values on important issues than ever before in her extremely long career. 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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? Here is his Q&A with Jacob Bartelson. District 5 (dual): Ryan Alter, Ken Craig 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. Submit yours now at austinchronicle.com/opinion. 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. Mar 2, 2023. 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. 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. 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. Support the Chronicle, One click gets you all the newsletters listed below, Breaking news, arts coverage, and daily events. 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. Combined with the 2,471 mail-in ballots received, that makes . This is an especially important election for RRISD. Election Day guide to the key races that California and San Francisco Bay Area residents will vote on in the Nov. 8 midterm election. A Special Session on Guns? Court of Criminal Appeals, P5: No Endorsement All information on this webpage is specific to the January 2022 City of Austin Special Election and the Campaign Finance Filing Requirements. A ballot measure passed in May 2021 moved Austin's mayoral race to align with presidential elections in an effort to increase voter turnout. 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. Austin voters' overwhelming approval in 2012 of both November elections and the 10-1 district system changed the dynamics of Council run-offs, which formerly saw steady or increased turnout as. The Editorial Board recommends Jenny Lam, Kevine Boggess, Michelle Parker and Alida Fisher Our editorial CCSF Board of Trustees Four of the seven. * Editors note, Friday, Oct. 28, 6:25pm: An updated list of recommended candidates to elect in Round Rock ISD has now been added. The presiding election judge will decide if the priority is granted. Travis County will let you vote until 9 p.m. on certain days during early voting. 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. She's done a great job, and none of her opponents really pass the credibility threshold. TX-35: Greg Casar 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. austin chronicle voting guide 2021 endorsements Posted at May 21, 2021 Chronicle Endorsements for the May 1 City of Austin Special Election. We can help. TX-37: Lloyd Doggett, Governor: Beto ORourke Here's what you need to know. 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'd love to hear from you too! AUSTIN, Texas. 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. 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. Six people are vying to be the next mayor of Austin. Bottom (left to right): Lesley Briones (D), Jesse F. McClure . Can't keep up with happenings around town? 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. 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. Who Will Be the New Council Voice for District 9? 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. Now more than ever, we need your support to continue supplying Austin with independent, free press. Austin ISD Prop A, B, C: FOR. The Chronicle welcomes opinion pieces on any topic from the community. Proposition B $275 million for a high school that would be expected to open in 2026. You can print out your own personalized ballot at VoteTravis.com. 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. Filing in the Republican or Democratic 2020 primary. Just because it is 2019, doesn't mean we can't still get into the swing of things in the election. 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. There is absolutely no reason to replace him. SD14: Sarah Eckhardt SD24: Kathy Jones-Hospod 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. The Nov. 8 election is a big one. Here's what you need to cast your ballot in Central Texas. This guide details all propositions to provide general summaries for additional context as well as Chamber Board positions on the items. 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. Please contact Elections@austintexas.gov with any election related questions. The Austin Chronicle only endorses in contested races.
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