ELECTION CENTRAL

November 2024 General Election

Election day: Tuesday, November 5

In-person early voting: Monday, October 21, through Friday, November 1

Last day to register to vote: Monday, October 7

Last day to apply for ballot by mail: Friday, October 25

If you have not mailed your ballot by election day, we recommend that you hand-deliver it to the clerk’s office.

Additional Election Info:

Travis County: elections.traviscountytx.gov or 512/238-VOTE (8683)

Williamson County: wilcotx.gov/185/Elections or 512/943-1630

Hays County: hayscountytx.com/departments/elections/current-year-election or 512/393-7779

Mike Siegel Prevails Over Gary Bledsoe in Low-Turnout Runoff
Mike Siegel Prevails Over Gary Bledsoe in Low-Turnout Runoff
73% fewer votes cast in the runoff than the general election

Dec. 19, 2024

Fernando de Urioste Wins At-Large Austin ISD Seat
Fernando de Urioste Wins At-Large Austin ISD Seat
AISD gets union-preferred trustee

Dec. 19, 2024

UT Expert Remains “Bullish” on U.S. Democracy as Trump Heads to the White House
UT Expert Remains “Bullish” on U.S. Democracy as Trump Heads to the White House
Professor says unity can be worse than polarization

Dec. 5, 2024

District 7 Runoff Is a Battle Between Austin’s New and Old Political Generations
District 7 Runoff Is a Battle Between Austin’s New and Old Political Generations
Mike Siegel and Gary Bledsoe face off Dec. 14

Dec. 5, 2024

<i>Chronicle</i> Endorsements for the Travis County Runoff Election
Chronicle Endorsements for the Travis County Runoff Election
Who we like for the City Council District 7 and AISD at-large Position 8 races

Nov. 27, 2024

As Austin’s Democratic Congressmen Return to Washington, They’re Ringing Alarm Bells
As Austin’s Democratic Congressmen Return to Washington, They’re Ringing Alarm Bells
Doggett describes “first step forward in the march to fascism”

Nov. 21, 2024

With Election Results Made Official, Kirk Watson Narrowly Reelected as Mayor Without Runoff
With Election Results Made Official, Kirk Watson Narrowly Reelected as Mayor Without Runoff
Clock ticks on recount request from Carmen Llanes Pulido

Nov. 21, 2024

Point Austin: Afterthoughts on a National Disaster
Point Austin: Afterthoughts on a National Disaster
Some bitter reflections on the country we’re now living in

Nov. 18, 2024

Kirk Watson Narrowly Reelected as Mayor Without Runoff
Kirk Watson Narrowly Reelected as Mayor Without Runoff
But challenger Carmen Llanes Pulido has not conceded

Nov. 15, 2024

City Council Girds for a Second Trump Administration
City Council Girds for a Second Trump Administration
Threats to undocumented immigrants are a major concern

Nov. 14, 2024

That Sinking Feeling
That Sinking Feeling
Watching something die at the Travis County Dems election night watch party

Nov. 7, 2024

With Most Ballots Counted, Another Term for Mayor Watson Looks Likely
With Most Ballots Counted, Another Term for Mayor Watson Looks Likely
In second place, Carmen Llanes Pulido is still hopeful

Nov. 7, 2024

After Another Election, City Council Remains Staunchly Pro-Housing
After Another Election, City Council Remains Staunchly Pro-Housing
But outcome in D7 contest remains undecided

Nov. 7, 2024

Austin ISD’s New Board Is Mostly Decided, With One Runoff to Go
Austin ISD’s New Board Is Mostly Decided, With One Runoff to Go
Two former teachers will face off in December

Nov. 7, 2024

Voters Approve Tax Increases to Fund Public Schools, Day Care for Low-Income Families
Voters Approve Tax Increases to Fund Public Schools, Day Care for Low-Income Families
The two Prop A’s pass easily

Nov. 7, 2024

Brace for Impact: Trump Is Coming to Austin Tomorrow
Brace for Impact: Trump Is Coming to Austin Tomorrow
Noted insurrectionist in town for Joe Rogan taping

Oct. 24, 2024

<i>Chronicle</i> Endorsements for the Nov. 2024 General Election
Chronicle Endorsements for the Nov. 2024 General Election
All our endorsements collected on one easy-to-print page

Oct. 18, 2024

Endorsements for the November 2024 General Election
Endorsements for the November 2024 General Election
Mayor, City Council, propositions, and more endorsements from our editorial board

Oct. 17, 2024

The Austin Chronic: A Chat With the State Rep Candidate Who Ripped a Bong in Her Campaign Ad
The Austin Chronic: A Chat With the State Rep Candidate Who Ripped a Bong in Her Campaign Ad
Hill Country candidate Sally Duval wants you to vote for freedom and logic

Oct. 17, 2024

After a Uniquely Short and Turbulent Term, Watson Is the Mayoral Candidate to Beat
After a Uniquely Short and Turbulent Term, Watson Is the Mayoral Candidate to Beat
Four opponents make their cases against the incumbent

Oct. 10, 2024

ACC Board of Trustees Candidates Are Thinking About Affordability
ACC Board of Trustees Candidates Are Thinking About Affordability
Candidates discuss priorities for Austin’s community college system

Oct. 10, 2024

Council Is More Housing Density-Friendly. Will the New D10 Member Follow?
Council Is More Housing Density-Friendly. Will the New D10 Member Follow?
West side race could bolster a pro-housing majority

Oct. 3, 2024

Labor Unions Split on Mayoral Race
Labor Unions Split on Mayoral Race
Why Watson lost out on the Central Labor Council endorsement

Oct. 3, 2024

Council District 4 Rematch Finds Candidates Still Split on Housing Policy
Council District 4 Rematch Finds Candidates Still Split on Housing Policy
On other issues, including policing, they mostly agree

Sept. 19, 2024

In Council District 2, Fuentes Talks Buying Houses and Preventing Flooding
In Council District 2, Fuentes Talks Buying Houses and Preventing Flooding
And her challenger is conservative

Sept. 19, 2024

Point Austin: Doug Greco’s Campaign Odyssey Turns to Federal Court
Point Austin: Doug Greco’s Campaign Odyssey Turns to Federal Court
Mayoral candidate sues for more outside cash in campaigns

Sept. 19, 2024

In Crowded District 7 Race, Candidates’ Similarities Outweigh Differences
In Crowded District 7 Race, Candidates’ Similarities Outweigh Differences
Candidates talk environment, housing options, and public safety

Sept. 12, 2024

Stacey Abrams TribFest Panel Gives Texans a Therapy Session on Voter Suppression
Stacey Abrams TribFest Panel Gives Texans a Therapy Session on Voter Suppression
Voting is medicine, Abrams says

Sept. 12, 2024

In Austin’s Most Conservative District, Will the City’s Sole Republican Council Member Keep Her Seat?
In Austin’s Most Conservative District, Will the City’s Sole Republican Council Member Keep Her Seat?
Dem challenger hopeful that Kamala Harris momentum will turn tide

Sept. 5, 2024

City Council Countdown: Meet the Candidates
City Council Countdown: Meet the Candidates
Here’s one minute of information on each race

Aug. 29, 2024

Opinion: Affordable Childcare Now – A Community Call to Action for Travis County
Opinion: Affordable Childcare Now – A Community Call to Action for Travis County
Dr. Libby Doggett makes the case for Travis County CARES, a November ballot measure that would provide high quality, affordable child care and afterschool programs for working families

June 27, 2024

Community Organizer Doug Greco Challenges Kirk Watson
Community Organizer Doug Greco Challenges Kirk Watson
Mayor’s race shaping up to be Watson vs. three other liberals

June 20, 2024

Kirk Watson Wants Four More Years
Kirk Watson Wants Four More Years
Mayor makes it official, announces 2024 re-election campaign

April 10, 2024

How Austin’s Mayoral Race Is Shaping Up So Far
How Austin’s Mayoral Race Is Shaping Up So Far
Mayor Kirk Watson continues to bide his time

Feb. 1, 2024

Longtime City Council Member Kathie Tovo Announces Run for Mayor
Longtime City Council Member Kathie Tovo Announces Run for Mayor
Mayor Kirk Watson has not yet announced his re-election bid

Jan. 18, 2024

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year
With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year
Ready to rumble?

Jan. 4, 2024

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