Election Guides
Want to learn about what’s going to be on your ballot? Not quite sure where to start? Don’t have time to spend hours watching debate footage?
You’ve come to the right place. Each week, we publish election guides with basic information about City of Austin & Travis County elections, as well as tips on how to vote during a pandemic. You can also find these guides on our Instagram page – @The_Austin_Common.
Basics of what’s included in Prop A, which could bring a $7.1 billion public transportation system (Project Connect) to Austin.
City of Austin Elections
Overview of Austin City Council races & propositions A & B.
Prop A (part 1)
Basics of what's included in Prop A, which could bring a $7.1 billion public transportation system (Project Connect) to Austin.
Arguments for and against Prop A and a list of organizations supporting & opposing it.
Basics of what’s included in Prop B, which could bring $460 million in bike lanes, sidewalks, & road safety improvements to Austin.
Prop A (Part 2)
Arguments for and against Prop A and a list of organizations supporting & opposing it.
Prop B
Basics of what's included in Prop B, which could bring $460 million in bike lanes, sidewalks, & road safety improvements to Austin.
Info about who’s running to represent District 2 (southeast Austin) on Austin City Council. Includes endorsements, positions on key issues, etc.
Info about who’s running to represent District 10 (west Austin) on Austin City Council. Includes endorsements, positions on key issues, etc.
City Council - District 2
Info about who's running to represent District 2 (southeast Austin) on Austin City Council. Includes endorsements, positions on key issues, etc.
City Council - District 10
Info about who's running to represent District 10 (west Austin) on Austin City Council. Includes endorsements, positions on key issues, etc.
Info about who’s running to represent District 6 (northwest Austin) on Austin City Council. Includes endorsements, positions on key issues, etc.
Info about who’s running to represent District 7 (central Austin) on Austin City Council. Includes endorsements, positions on key issues, etc.
City Council - District 6
Info about who's running to represent District 6 (northwest Austin) on Austin City Council. Includes endorsements, positions on key issues, etc.
City Council - District 7
Info about who's running to represent District 7 (central Austin) on Austin City Council. Includes endorsements, positions on key issues, etc.
Info about who’s running to represent District 4 (northeast Austin) on Austin City Council. Includes endorsements, positions on key issues, etc.
Overview of all the elections in Travis County – District Attorney, County Commissioner, Sheriff, Constable, Tax Assessor- Collector.
City Council - District 4
Info about who's running to represent District 4 (northeast Austin) on Austin City Council. Includes endorsements, positions on key issues, etc.
Travis County Elections
Overview of all the elections in Travis County - District Attorney, County Commissioner, Sheriff, Constable, Tax Assessor- Collector.
General tips, advice, & what to expect in order to cast a safe ballot on Election Day.
How To Vote By Mail
Info about how to vote by mail in Texas, how to apply, & who qualifies.
How To Vote Early
General tips, advice, & what to expect in order to cast a safe ballot on Election Day.