Elections
First-ever opportunity to elect appraisal board members
Right now local voters are of course focused on the Super Tuesday primary elections of March 5th, but another election two months later should...
They’re off and running for council
As in horse racing, the bugler has sounded, “Call to the Post” for the Austin City Council campaigns that are now officially underway.
A well...
District 10 Council candidates jump in early
With 2024 being a presidential election year—maybe a rerun of the 2020 election between Joe Biden and Donald Trump—we should be expecting record-breaking turnout...
Progressives challenge Democrat incumbents for control of commissioners court
Primary election to shape Travis County's five-member governing body
Two long-time members of the Travis County Commissioners Court face progressive challengers this year in the...
Longshot candidates crowd District 4 field
Background on council candidates Isa Boonto, Amanda Rios, and Ramesses II Setepenre
Just two candidates filed to oppose Council Member Greg Casar when he ran...
Vela leads the District 4 pack in council race
The insider's pick, Jose “Chito” Vela III, has more money, more endorsements, and far more experience in government
In an animated 85-minute telephone interview with...
District 4 candidate is ‘green’ in more ways than one
Jade Lovera runs as outsider in special council election
District 4 council candidate Jade Lovera is running a color-coordinated, green-themed campaign that matches the meaning...
Moderate campaigns for D4 council seat
Schiera stakes out middle ground on policing, zoning
Melinda Schiera, a neighborhood leader, mother, and digital marketing analyst, is fighting for a place on Austin...
