Election Day is fast approaching, y’all. Here’s everything you need to know before heading out to the polls:
📅 Early Voting Is in Full Swing
Early voting started on Monday and runs through Halloween. The Travis County Clerk has a list of early voting sites here.
Voting sites are open at the following times:
- Through Oct. 25: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Oct. 26: Noon to 6 p.m.
- Oct. 27-29: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Oct. 30-31: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at some sites
You can vote at any location in Travis County where a “Vote Here/Aqui” sign is displayed. If you plan to vote by mail, you have until Oct. 24 to request a ballot.
If you’re not sure that you’re registered to vote, you can check online!
🗳️ Election Day Is Nov. 4
If you don’t vote during early voting, your next chance will be on Election Day on Nov. 4. Polling sites are all over Travis County. A list and a map of sites can be found online.
Voting starts at 7 a.m. on Election Day and lasts until 7 p.m. You can vote anywhere with a “Vote Here/Aqui” sign.
📝 What’s on the Ballot
It can be easy to become apathetic about an election that doesn’t include big races. But this year’s election has a lot that will directly affect your life. Here’s a breakdown:
- Austin voters will decide whether or not to raise property taxes to help foot the city’s $6.3 billion budget. The tax hike is called Proposition Q and is expected to raise $110 million if passed. We heard the arguments from both sides on City Cast Austin:
- You’ll see 17 proposed amendments to the Texas constitution on your ballot, too.
- Amendments include: A ban on death taxes, a ban on capital gains taxes, and a measure to let judges deny bail to people accused of some serious crimes.
- Check out this voter guide for a detailed list of all of the amendments.
