Your voting guide for the midterms in greater Austin Craig, who has worked in Kitchen's office for five years, would move much more deliberately but would champion and, most likely, bring to fruition the small-area planning that Kitchen's side of the Code Wars has sought for decades opening the door for a mapless code scenario that can fix problems with Austin's regulatory regime in general without provoking protests from angry property owners. HD47: Vikki Goodwin Election Day guide to the key races that California and San Francisco Bay Area residents will vote on in the Nov. 8 midterm election. Velsquez and Daniela Silva clearly not only agree with each other but like each other, so does it matter which one wins? Who Will Be the New Council Voice for District 9? Information is power. This is the court that Brandy Mueller is yielding after 12 years to run for the 403rd, but it will likely remain focused on youthful offenders (17- to 21-year-olds) of whom there are currently more than 1,000 in the Travis County system to help them avoid being damaged for life by a permanent record. Janet Dudding is the actual accountant among the three candidates in the Dem primary. We hope that if elected she reaches for solutions appropriate to the scale of our emergency and acts with the urgency D9 residents need. Just input your address below and youll see a list of candidates and propositions that will appear on your ballot, along with information about each of them. The debate from the Rio Grande Valley took place as ORourke continues to trail in the polls. Is he still the favorite? AUSTIN, Texas. The personal pre-voting for the elections on November 2nd will take place from Monday, October 18th to Friday, October . Friday, Feb. 18 will be the last day to apply for mail-in ballots. News Sports Hookem.com Austin360 Opinion Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals Subscribe Austin American-Statesman 0:00 1:53 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. Six people are vying to be the next mayor of Austin. Branscum and Zapata have made the best impression on us as the Democratic choice for this likely doomed contest against incumbent Rep. Chip Roy, R-Dripping Springs, in November. Texas agencies requesting millions of dollars for new vehicles In her first two terms, Zwiener has bloomed as a leader of the Dem caucus, co-founded the LGBTQ Caucus, staked a big claim in environmental legislation, and generally impressed the heck out of us. (Despite some misleading literature from her campaign, we did not endorse her before.) 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. The Chronicle Editorial Board makes these recommendations. Submit yours now at austinchronicle.com/opinion. Eric Goodman's Austin FC column, other soccer news, All questions answered (satisfaction not guaranteed). All information on this webpage is specific to the 2021 City of Austin Special Election and the Campaign Finance Filing Requirements. 6 judge whose Project Engage has kept hundreds of youthful offenders out of jail is the best prepared candidate to move up to the felony bench and continue that work. Travis Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2: Randall Slagle, Williamson County Judge: Blane Conklin An Old Austin survivor who's also lived in D9 her whole life, Guerrero has put in decades of volunteer service in leadership roles on city boards and commissions and with a broad array of community causes, and would walk into City Hall with all that knowledge and a powerful coalition already behind her. The Chronicle welcomes opinion pieces on any topic from the community. State Board of Education, District 5: Rebecca Bell-Metereau, 3rd Court of Appeals, P4: Rosa Lopez Theofanis, Travis County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2: Randall Slagle, Hays Commissioner Pct. The ballot must be returned by the same representative before 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. The Austin Chronicle: Chronicle Endorsements for the May 7 State and Local Election; The Austin-American Statesman: Austin voters should relax pot laws, outlaw no-knock raids; Guides (as they become available) League of Women Voters Austin Area Voters Guide; Why should I vote? Make sure voters know what they're getting. Texas election voter guide: 2022 midterm races, candidates, dates 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. Can't keep up with happenings around town? So we invited the run-off finishers back for a more leisurely conversation. Texans will decide eight proposed amendments to the state Constitution on Nov. 2. Filing in the Republican or Democratic 2020 primary. Also on the ballot: a $2.44 billion bond package for Austin schools, the largest in district history. Born and raised in East Austin, Velsquez's pride in his community has shone throughout his campaign. Candidate Scrubs Suspected Coup Planner From His Timeline. She's done a great job, and none of her opponents really pass the credibility threshold. 2023 Legislative Session. HD51: Lulu Flores 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. 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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. No, we do not. Austin election: Guide to Prop A to H in May 1 election You can find early voting locations in your area on the Vote Texas website two days before the first day of early. 2: Brigid Lester If you're still on the fence about the upcoming presidential race, I've made a few recommendations for you. Starting near the top is the marquee race of this election cycle: Republican Gov. We can help. Florida College Students Protest DeSantis Legislation on Gender Dont wear clothing or accessories that support any candidate running in the election, a political party or a measure appearing on the ballot. HD45: Erin Zwiener The last day a candidate may file is Monday, August 19, 2024 at 5 p.m. Travis County Judge: Andy Brown TX-17: Mary Jo Woods Since she and Ryan Alter also largely agree on goals, we asked them about change and influence how do you intend to get more housing and child care and climate action or whichever priorities you want to champion? His campaign coalition of labor unions, Democratic clubs, elected officials, and prominent community leaders will hopefully form a foundation for organizing to address not only housing and affordability, but transportation and public safety challenges in D3. Travis County residents will see a mix of statewide and local races on their ballot. Election Day is Nov. 8. For more information, including polling locations, visit the Travis County Clerk's website. Someday, one of those movies will be made about Judge Madeleine Connor, the exception to Travis County's good judgment that proves the rule. This is an interesting one. Submit yours now at austinchronicle.com/opinion. 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. STAND ALONE NARRATIVE. 2022 Voter Guide | Houston Austin Dallas-Fort Worth San Antonio HD136: John Bucy, 455th District Judge: Laurie Eiserloh Voters in Manor and Lago Vista are deciding whether to ax CapMetro. Californians are voting on seven. Love, Poverty And War: Journeys And Essays [PDF] [5qkamljh8p80] So that's good, and she's right that DWI is an area that hasn't yet been impacted that much by justice reform. Greg Casar, DSA, and Palestine: Will It Matter? Hays Commissioner Pct. Contact Us Email: lwvaustin@lwvaustin.org Phone 512-451-6710 LWV Austin Area 3908 Avenue B, Austin, TX 78751 Support the free press, so we can support Austin. Six candidates are running to represent the district in Southeast Austin. City of Austin Prop A: FOR, Trustee District 1: Candace Hunter If elected, we hope Leffler will be able to listen to the diverse array of voices in D9 and not just hear them. Support the Chronicle, What you need to stay home and vote in Texas, One click gets you all the newsletters listed below, Breaking news, arts coverage, and daily events. Information will continually be updated as we approach the January 2022 Election. Voters Guide - League of Women Voters Austin Area - lwvaustin.org Texas constitutional amendment election on Nov. 2: What you need to Voting locations will be open Monday-Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m. Where: Early voting locations include Austin City Hall, the Eanes ISD administration building. 2022 election: Houston Chronicle Editorial Board's endorsements 2023 ELECTION Mayoral candidates Paul Vallas, former Chicago Public Schools CEO, and Brandon Johnson, Cook County commissioner, will be facing each other in a runoff election scheduled for April 4. 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. Guerrero has not yet found her rhythm as a politician, but she's definitely done the homework. Land Commissioner: Jay Kleberg Support the free press, so we can support Austin. Having taught in AISD until last year, Chu has the most recent experience in its classrooms and deep convictions about the working conditions teachers deserve. Round Rock ISDCandidates to participate in election forum at Kalahari Resorts. The Austin Chronicle only endorses in contested races. If approved, the bond would add two new campuses to South Austin and expand workforce development programs. 866-462-8784 or 512-474-5171. Legitimate poll watcher or voting intimidation wheres the line? Council District 3: Jos Velsquez Find more November 2022 General Election coverage and voting information at our Elections hub. Eric Goodman's Austin FC column, other soccer news, All questions answered (satisfaction not guaranteed). But what do Latino voters want? Five seats on the Austin ISD school board are up for election. This $2.4 billion-with-a-B bond package is AISD's Project Connect, an expensive retrofit to bring district facilities up to where they need to be in the 21st century, a direction AISD first began pursuing with its 2017 bond program, with better-than-expected results. Republican Guide to the Austin May Election Propositions (A-H) 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. Proposition B $275 million for a high school that would be expected to open in 2026. 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. 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