From Congress to land commissioner, here are our picks
ELECTION CENTRAL
May 2022 Primary Run-Off Elections
Election day: Tuesday, May 24
In-person early voting: Monday-Friday, May 16-May 20
Voter Registration
Last day to register to vote: Monday, April 25
If you're not yet registered to vote (find out at votetravis.com), Travis County voters can register in person at any Travis County Tax Office (locations here).
If you’ve moved within Travis County or changed your name since you registered to vote, update your voter registration at txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/sos/SOSACManager.
Ballot by Mail
Last day to to request a ballot by mail (received, not postmarked): Friday, May 13
To vote by mail, you must first apply for a ballot. The Travis County Elections Division only sends out applications or ballots on specific request from a voter. Download a ballot application here; for more info on vote-by-mail, visit the Travis County Clerk's Office elections webpage. You may also request a ballot application online at the Texas Secretary of State's website and an application will be mailed to you.
You may submit your application by mail, email, fax, or in person. If you submit your application by fax or email, it must also be sent by mail and received in the County Clerk's office within four business days of your electronic submission (see email, fax, and mailing address below). If you submit your application in person, you must deliver it in person before the first day of early voting, May 16, at the County Clerk’s Office at 5501 Airport Blvd.
Email: ebbm@traviscountytx.gov Fax: 512/854-3969
Mail: Travis County Clerk – Elections Division
PO Box 149325
Austin, TX 78714-9325
Deadline to turn in your completed ballot: May 24, postmarked; May 25, received
May 12, 2022
May 2022 Local Election
Pro-legalization and pro-freedom folks see eye to eye on the May 7 ballot
April 28, 2022
Drama outside of town
April 28, 2022
Early Voting April 25-May 3 • Election Day May 7
April 21, 2022
Yup. The May 7 local election and the May 24 primary run-off
April 21, 2022
March 2022 Joint Primary Election
Tiny landslides in Travis County and beyond
March 3, 2022
Throwing darts at the ballot
March 3, 2022
Nail-Biters, needles moved, and a successor for Dana DeBeauvoir
March 3, 2022
Wild punches, campaign cash, and early voting insights
Feb. 27, 2022
Elizabeth Warren stumps for Casar, a growing progressive coalition in D.C., and affordable housing
Feb. 24, 2022
Priorities include economic incentives for small farms, rural health care, and internet access
Feb. 24, 2022
Blue team candidates want a greener land office
Feb. 24, 2022
Limon-Mercado, Lockhart vying to be county’s next elections official
Feb. 17, 2022
All our endorsements collected on one easy-to-print page
Feb. 10, 2022
Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us
Feb. 10, 2022
In this week's issue: March primary coverage, Endorsements, and what to do for Valentine's Day
Feb. 10, 2022
A lively crowd seeks the open House District 51 seat
Feb. 10, 2022
Talarico, Alcorta Lay Out Progressive Agendas for HD 50
Feb. 10, 2022
Shades of blue, red, and brown
Feb. 10, 2022
Bluer district creates opportunity to push board leftward
Feb. 10, 2022
Congressional candidate requests Austin DSA withdraws endorsement over Casar's views on Israel
Feb. 10, 2022
This compact new district encompasses almost all of Austin west of I-35
Feb. 3, 2022
What's going on in the districts surrounding Austin?
Feb. 3, 2022
Primary contest between Margaret Gómez, Susanna Ledesma-Woody heats up
Jan. 27, 2022
LISTEN: The Austin Chronicle Show on KOOP Community Radio
Nov. 19, 2021
In the battle for Texas' attention, Dowd and Mackowiak each amble toward the center
Nov. 11, 2021
Off to the races with Greg Casar, Eddie Rodriguez, and Jose "Chito" Vela
Nov. 11, 2021
The 2022 primaries are months away, but these Travis County commissioners are already drawing competition in their reelection bids
July 8, 2021
January 2022 Special Election
Israel kicks off quest to make history in mayoral race, plus more news
Jan. 13, 2022
Special election decides who will complete Greg Casar's term at City Hall
