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Travis County

Summary

Early voting is officially open in Travis County, and even though it's an off-year election, your vote still shapes local policy. Check your polling location and get out there to make sure your voice is heard.

At a glance

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Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

While voting is free, the decisions made on these ballots directly influence how your local tax dollars are spent on city services.

✅Who benefits

Every resident who wants a say in how their neighborhood and city are run benefits from casting a ballot.

⚠️Who could be affected

No groups negatively affected

Mentions & discussions (14)

KUT 90.5 NPR AustinOct 28, 2026

13 candidates are running for Austin ISD's board. Here's what they would do if the state takes over

KUT News asked candidates why they decided to run, their priorities if they were to remain on the AISD board and their plans if a board of managers is appointed by the state. Here’s what they told us.

KUT 90.5 NPR AustinOct 26, 2026

Candidates for Hays County judge focus on water conservation, improving roads in appeals to voters

The candidates include former Hays County Judge Liz Gajdos, current Precinct 2 Commissioner Michelle Gutierrez Cohen and construction industry strategist Geoffrey Tahuahua.

KUT 90.5 NPR AustinOct 23, 2026

Water, public safety and road improvements take center stage in Hays County commissioners races

Hays County is electing new commissioners for Precincts 2 and 4. Their influence will shape the future of how Hays County manages its aquifers, budget and growth.

Austin ChronicleOct 22, 2026

Paranoia Spreads as Election Officials Prepare for Federal Intervention in Midterm Elections

“I think this is an environment where, if you’re not paranoid, you’re kind of crazy.” David Axelrod, the architect of Barack Obama’s 2008 and 2012 presidential runs, offered this assessment during a Sept. 29 si...

Austin ChronicleOct 22, 2026

The Road to Open the Polls

It’s the first week of early voting for a decisively high-stakes midterm election. Nearly 41,000 Austin-area voters cast a ballot on Monday. The Travis County Elections Division reports they’ll open a record 20...

Austin ChronicleOct 22, 2026

The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: Oct. 15-21

Amazon’s Dog’s Head Plans: More information regarding the development of an Amazon robotics manufacturing plant on the East Austin land known as Dog’s Head has been revealed. According to state filings, constru...

KUTOct 19, 2026

What Austin voters should know about Prop I and the other local propositions on the ballot

What Austin voters should know about Prop I and the other local propositions on the ballot KUT

Community Impact NewspaperOct 19, 2026

Early voting begins Oct. 19. Here’s what Travis County voters should know.

Early voting begins Oct. 19. Here’s what Travis County voters should know. Community Impact Newspaper

Austin ChronicleOct 15, 2026

Chronicle Endorsements for the November 3 Midterm Elections

In the nonpartisan local races – City Council, ACC, and AISD – we’ve spelled out our reasons for our endorsements. In statewide races, we’re going to make this easy: Vote Democrat. Full stop. Even for cand...

Austin ChronicleOct 15, 2026

City Leaders, Organizations Rally Against Save Austin Now’s Proposition I

As voters peer at Proposition I on the ballot this November, they may wonder, “Doesn’t the city already conduct efficiency audits?”  And the answer is yes, Austin has two audit frameworks. The first is the...

KUTOct 14, 2026

Early voting has begun. Here's what you need to know to vote in Travis County

Early voting has begun. Here's what you need to know to vote in Travis County KUT

KUTOct 14, 2026

Austin-area voter guide for the Nov. 3 election

Austin-area voter guide for the Nov. 3 election KUT

Austin American-StatesmanFeb 17, 2026

Voting early? Here's where and when to vote in the Austin area

Voting early? Here's where and when to vote in the Austin area Austin American-Statesman

KUTOct 20, 2025

It's Election Day. Here's what you need to know to vote in Travis County.

It's Election Day. Here's what you need to know to vote in Travis County. KUT

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