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Swing Vote
Kevin Costner’s new comedy may be timely, but that doesn’t make it funny or worthwhile.
"...election, as well as the proximity of the 2008 vote. That may make Swing Vote timely, but that doesn’t..."

Aug. 1, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

County to Ike Evacuees: Register to Vote Now!
Storm victims don't need to be in home county to register, or they may register here
"...Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir and Tax Assessor-Collector (and Voter Registrar) Nelda Wells Spears issued a plea today for..."

Sept. 30, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: Why Vote?
Because not everyone can
"...14] creates an unconstitutional burden on the right to vote, has an impermissible discriminatory effect against Hispanics and African-Americans,..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Column by Michael King

REV UP the Vote
A local campaign aims to boost the disability vote
"...that year, only a quarter of those with disabilities voted in the general election – far less than those..."

July 15, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

SXSW Interactive: The Latino Millennial Vote
Maria Teresa Kumar and America Ferrera discuss the Latino vote
"...Tuesday’s panel, Swipe Right or Left: The Latino Millennial Vote...."

March 15, 2016 SXSW Post by Mac McCann

Leffingwell Proposes Rail/Comp Bond Vote in 2012
Change to city attorney's office, single-member districts also
"...is calling for a combined rail and comp bond vote in 2012...."

June 16, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Make Sure You're Registered to Vote
And make sure your address is correct
"...Are you registered to vote? Are you sure? If you've moved since the last..."

Sept. 24, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Increased Pressure for “Vote-by-Mail”
Mail vote would expand franchise and public safety – but not without problems
"...– including universal – use of voting by mail. Vote-by-mail would make voting both safer and more convenient for..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Notes on Kamp: Reining in the Vote
Winning elections is so much easier when there are so few voters!
"...willing to argue with a straight face that Texas' Voter ID law isn't specifically designed to harass and intimidate..."

March 18, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

Finally, a Roll Call Vote
This morning the Dem delegates voted in Denver, but does it count?
"...Boyd Richie announced a change to the Roll Call Vote process at this morning's Delegate Breakfast. After receiving our..."

Aug. 27, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Steve Rivas

Vote-By-Mail Applications Available
Election is Nov. 6; early voting runs Oct. 22-Nov. 2
"...Travis County is accepting applications to vote early by mail for the Nov. 6 election. Because,..."

Oct. 15, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Getting Out Austin’s LGBTQIA Vote With Pride at the Polls
We're here, we're queer, and we vote
"...might be here and queer, but did everybody here vote? "You can't only have the celebrating part, you have..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Shock the Vote Says "Don't Forget"
Short films from new ATX community group show the horror of not voting
"...a determined effort to exercise their constitutional right to vote. Now Shock the Vote is asking: Exactly what would..."

Oct. 14, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Will Vote-by-Mail Happen by July?
Legal battle clouds election planning timeline
"...needs to know by May 1 whether all local voters will be allowed to vote by mail. On Friday,..."

April 23, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Texas Vote-by-Mail Hearing Concludes
Judge indicates he will grant temporary injunction for VBM
"...Today's hearing in the 201st District Court*[correction below] concluded..."

April 15, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Go Vote RIGHT NOW
Early voting starts today; take advantage and avoid long Election Day lines
"...the print issue, she is pleading with people to vote early and avoid what could be a tremendous and..."

Oct. 20, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Texas Supreme Court Puts Vote-by-Mail on Hold
Court stays expansion of “disability” voting – Ken Paxton celebrates
"...brief order blocking a lower court ruling that all voters can vote by mail, pending the Court’s further review...."

May 18, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Judge Sulak Issues Vote-by-Mail Injunction
Enables mail ballots for all voters to vote by mail
"...201st District Court,*[correction below] issued a temporary injunction enabling vote-by-mail in Travis County and, in principle, all Texas voters..."

April 17, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Superfónicos & Julie Oliver Get the Vote Out
Election Confession pairs U.S. House hopeful with Latin funk outfit
"...In an effort to encourage the younger demographic to vote and foster a dialog deeper than the repetitive stump..."

Oct. 29, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SBOE Evades an Initial Vote on Social Studies Books
Right-wing claims books too pro-Islam, promote Communist values
"...While they were expected to take a preliminary vote on contentious social studies books Tuesday, State Board of..."

Nov. 19, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Still Time to Vote!
Hit the bricks for today’s primary runoffs
"...If you didn’t manage to early vote last week – and judging from the pathetic numbers..."

May 27, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Faster Than Sound: Don’t DM Me, Vote in the Austin Music Poll!
The Austin Music Poll is open all month. Go vote – online!
"...professionals helped determine the multiple-choice nominees, now online at vote.austinchronicle.com or by mail-in ballot until Feb. 1...."

Jan. 15, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Democrats Take Vote-by-Mail to Supreme Court
TDP and voters request Supremes to lift stay on VBM for all
"...The Texas Democratic Party and three under-65 voters filed motions to the U.S. Supreme Court today, requesting..."

June 16, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Texas Vote-by-Mail Hearing Continues in 353rd Court
Morning testimony from Glen Maxey and medical experts
"...The state lawsuit addressing Vote-by-Mail filed by the Texas Democratic Party is in noon..."

April 15, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Austin Will Vote on CodeNEXT Petition in November
Ruling forces quasi-referendum on land use rewrite
"...Austinites will vote on the CodeNEXT petition during the November election. This..."

July 16, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

SBOE Member Wants to “Deny Hispanics” Vote on Racist Mexican-American Textbooks
Education watchdog reveals e-mail exchange after public info request
"...Bradley, R-Beaumont, wants to “deny the Hispanics a record vote” in November when the SBOE decides whether or not..."

Sept. 21, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Vote 4 X
Our very own Kate X has been nominated for an AGLCC award: GOTV!
"...Now, it’s no secret that The Gay Place’s very..."

Dec. 16, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Last Chance to Register To Vote
How to make sure you can elect the president
"...today is the last day you can register to vote in the November 6 presidential elections - and everything..."

Oct. 9, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Don't Vote on Election Day!
Do yourself (and everyone else) a favor this year: Vote early
"...one of those old-school types who always saves your vote for Election Day, Travis Co. Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir begs..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Attorney General Ken Paxton Impeached in Landslide 121-23 Vote
House has suspended the A.G. over suspected bribery, abuse of office
"...thought the Texas House of Representatives was preparing to vote against the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton...."

May 27, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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