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Shock the Vote Invites You to a Shocking Halloween Party
Drive-in double-bill of Halloween treats
"...down your Halloween night? New community group Shock the Vote has summoned the spirits of the season to put..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fifth Circuit Extends Its Vote-By-Mail Order
Panel Says State Will Likely Prevail Against VBM Expansion
"...Judge Fred Biery, who had expanded the right to vote by mail in Texas...."

June 5, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Federal Judge Legalizes Vote-by-Mail
U.S. District Judge Fred Biery allows universal vote by mail
"...Paxton's own opinions, Judge Biery ruled that all Texas voters are currently "disabled" under state election law, and therefore..."

May 19, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Texas Democrats File Second Vote-by-Mail Suit
Federal lawsuit follows earlier state filing for emergency action
"...Abbott and several election officials, to allow all Texas voters to vote by mail under current pandemic conditions, in..."

April 7, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Adler to Vote "Against" Prop. 1
Mayor announces opposition to TNC proposition on Monday
"...the tenets of Proposition 1. “I believe such a vote puts Austin and the rideshare companies constructively back at..."

April 25, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Property Tax Vote Set For Tuesday
County may challenge commercial property tax roll
"...Travis County Commissioners are scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether to challenge this year’s commercial property..."

June 9, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

Texas House to Vote on Beer Bills Today
Texas Senate has passed them. House must pass for governor to sign.
"...After having been voted out of the Texas Senate and out of committee..."

May 17, 2013 Food Post by Ivy Le

Last Day to Register to Vote
Deadline for March primaries is today
"...If you want to vote in the March primaries and you're not registered, today..."

Feb. 1, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Get Registered to Vote by Monday
Oct. 5 deadline for Nov. 3 amendments election
"...If you are not currently registered to vote and want to participate in the Nov. 3 state..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Drafthouse And Buffalo Tree Want You to Register to Vote!
Special drive at Slaughter Lane next week
"...election this year, and making sure you're registered to vote is the first step in protecting your constitutional rights...."

Sept. 9, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Council to Vote on "Anti-Eviction Ordinance"
Ordinance allows 60-day grace period for rent payment during pandemic
"...City Council will vote on an “anti-eviction ordinance” at its meeting on Thursday,..."

March 23, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Will Austin Vote on CodeNEXT?
Petition filed with City Clerk. But is it legal?
"...put CodeNEXT on the November 2018 ballot for public vote was officially filed with the City Clerk on Thursday..."

March 29, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Public Notice: Think Globally, Vote Locally
Why your country is depending on you to vote no on Prop 1
"...flowing into this campaign, to try to convince Austin voters that this is about freedom for consumers, rather than..."

May 6, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

November Calling: PACs Form on Rail Vote
Groups organizing for and against potential bond proposition
"...As November’s expected vote on a transportation bond nears, Austinites are beginning to..."

April 8, 2014 News Post by Mac McCann

Early City Vote Mixed
Most props & bonds passing -- but not all
"...The Travis County early vote mostly reflects support for the City of Austin Charter..."

Nov. 6, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Fam Planning for County Uninsured Up for Vote
Senate dumps abortion-care coverage ban amendment, but what about Austin?
"...Senators on Dec. 8 voted down an amendment to the health care reform bill..."

Dec. 9, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

How Are We Going to Vote?
While the U.S. moves toward voting by mail, Texas digs in its heels
"...vary in specific regulations) already allow "no-excuse" requests to vote by mail. According to the nonprofit National Vote at..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Reasons to Vote
John Leguizamo on why it's important to make your voice heard
"...But the most important weapon you have is your vote...."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature by John Leguizamo

Vote
"...Oct. 20. Self, get out there and cast your vote. Vote vote vote vote vote vote vote vote vote..."

Oct. 18, 2008 Postmarks

Make Your Vote Count – Twice!
A primer on Democratic precinct conventions
"...We've all heard the ballot-stuffing joke: "Vote early; vote often." Well, in this election, it's no..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

One Vote
From Alaska to Kentucky, the clear importance of voting
"...all strongly agree on one thing: The ability to vote in this country is a precious thing, one to..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Movie Review by Steve Davis

We Have an Issue: Time to Vote for Your Favorite Local People and Places in The Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin Awards
Show your appreciation for the good work folks are doing
"...ballot every year, dropping some categories that are low vote-getters or outdated, while adding other categories, sometimes on a..."

March 31, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Block the Vote
If you can't beat 'em, disenfranchise 'em
"...the thousands who have been disenfranchised because of Texas' Voter ID law. Fixing What Wasn't Broke..."

April 22, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

How Austin Is Marking the Centennial of Women Winning the Vote
In 1920, women won the right to vote. In 2020, Austin is marking that victory in various ways. Here’s how.
"...meaning U.S. women have finally won the right to vote...."

Aug. 14, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Some People Will Vote Republican
"...Dear Editor, Some people will vote Republican. They think the economy is recovering too slowly,..."

Oct. 15, 2012 Postmarks

How Safe Is Your E-Vote?
Proponents of electronic voting promise no repeat of Florida in 2000, but critics say it could be even worse
"...chads, allegations of fraud, and butterfly ballots making Jews vote for Pat Buchanan. Surely, we were told, in our..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Q&A Hole: Why Would Someone – Why Would AnyoneVote for Trump?
With Leslie Bonnell, Arcie Cola, Lashonda Lester, Tim Doyle, and more
"...now you’ll find – either before or after you’ve voted, right? – you’ll find, below, those responses to the..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Texas Supreme Court Issues Ambiguous Decision on Vote-By-Mail
Rules COVID-19 risk not a “disability" – leaves VBM decision to voters
"...“physical condition” under the law – but left to voters to decide whether in-person voting represents a “likelihood of..."

May 28, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Vote Your Brain
In a crazy political year, the choices for sane voters should be obvious
"...for the presidency, and that roughly 40% of likely voters seem determined to ignore the obvious. PBS commentator Amy..."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Column by Michael King

A Vote and a Sandwich
Registration deadline is Monday, Oct. 6
"...With less than two weeks before voter registration ends for the November 2014 election, 645,418 Travis..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

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