Elections 101
Elections 101

Election Guides

Want to learn about what’s going to be on your ballot? Confused by all the propositions?

 

You’ve come to the right place. Below, you’ll find info on all of the local propositions that will be on your ballot in November 2021. You can also find these guides on our Instagram page –  @The_Austin_Common

Everything you need to know about Prop A, which is about the size of Austin’s police force (and how much we want to pay for it).

Everything you need to know about Prop B, which is about a land swap that if approved, could increase the amount of parkland in Austin.

Everything you need to know about early voting, including polling locations & ballot info.

Hear directly from supporters and opponents of Prop A & get a deep dive on some of the myths that have been swirling around online.

Learn the basics of what will be on your ballot from this recording of an Instagram Live video with Austin Common Editor-In-Chief Amy Stansbury.

Learn more about the properties involved in the parkland land swap if Prop B passes.

Get a quick video recap of what will be on your ballot.

Learn how to get your sample ballot, research the issues, and find your nearest polling location.

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Prop A

Everything you need to know about Prop A, which is about the size of Austin's police force (and how much we want to pay for it).

Prop B - 1

Prop B

Everything you need to know about Prop B, which is about a land swap that if approved, could increase the amount of parkland in Austin.

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Early Voting Info

Everything you need to know about early voting, including polling locations & ballot info.

Episode 24

Elections 101: The Podcast

Hear directly from supporters and opponents of Prop A & get a deep dive on some of the myths that have been swirling around online.

Elections 101 Video

Elections 101: The Video

Learn the basics of what will be on your ballot from this recording of an Instagram Live video with Austin Common Editor-In-Chief Amy Stansbury.

Prop B - Reel

Prop B: Instagram Reel

Learn more about the properties involved in the parkland land swap if Prop B passes.

November 2021 Election Reel

Election Recap: IG Reel

Get a quick video recap of what will be on your ballot.

Voter Checklist - Reel

Voter Checklist: IG Reel

Learn how to get your sample ballot, research the issues, and find your nearest polling location.