Local Election Guides
Elections are a powerful thing. It might sound cliche, but they really are one of the best ways to make your voice be heard and create a positive impact on this world.
But they also can be really confusing! With so many names on the ballot and the craziness that comes with a 24-hour news cycle, it can be hard to figure out what you’re even supposed to pay attention to.
At The Austin Common, we’re dedicated to actually explaining the news and giving you the tools you need to cast an informed ballot by Election Day, with a special focus on local elections. After all, these are the races that can have the biggest impact on your everyday life… and they’re often the ones that get ignored.
So, calling all first-time voters, sometimes voters, overwhelmed/busy voters, and disenchanted-with-national-elections-voters, these resources are for you!
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Current Election
Election Day is on March 3rd
Important dates:
Early voting starts on February 17th and lasts through February 27th.
You can find your sample ballot and a list of polling locations in Travis County here.
Keep scrolling to find our guides on some of the most important local races you’ll see on your primary ballot this year.
Check out our Guides...
This guide gives you all the basics – what’s a county commissioner and who’s on the ballot for the Precinct 2 election (in central/western Travis County).
Listen to in-depth interviews with the candidates running for county commissioner in Precinct 2 – Brigid Shea, Rick Astray-Caneda III, Amanda Marzullo, and Reese Ricci Armstrong.
This guide gives you all the basics – what’s a county commissioner and who’s on the ballot for the Precinct 4 election (in eastern Travis County).
Listen to in-depth interviews with the candidates running for county commissioner in Precinct 4 – George Morales III, Ofelia Maldonado Zapata, Susanna Ledesma-Woody, Gavino Fernandez Jr.
A quick explanation about one of the most important local races you’ll see on your ballot this year.
Precinct 2 Guide
This guide gives you all the basics - what's a county commissioner and who's on the ballot for the Precinct 2 election (in central/western Travis County).
Precinct 2 Podcast
Listen to in-depth interviews with the candidates running for county commissioner in Precinct 2 - Brigid Shea, Rick Astray-Caneda III, Amanda Marzullo, and Reese Ricci Armstrong.
Precinct 4 Guide
This guide gives you all the basics - what's a county commissioner and who's on the ballot for the Precinct 4 election (in eastern Travis County).
Precinct 4 Podcast
Listen to in-depth interviews with the candidates running for county commissioner in Precinct 4 - George Morales III, Ofelia Maldonado Zapata, Susanna Ledesma-Woody, Gavino Fernandez Jr.
What's a primary?
A quick explanation about what this election is all about!
What's a county commissioner?
A quick explanation about one of the most important local races you'll see on your ballot this year.