Election Guides
Did you know? The Texas primary election is on March 1st (and early voting begins February 14th).
And there is a lot on the ballot this year, across all three branches (legislative, executive, judicial) and at all levels of government (federal, state, county).
Panicking a bit because you have no idea what a county clerk even does (let along who to vote for)? What about a justice of the peace?
We’ve got you covered with our latest round of easy-to-read election guides below!
You can also find these guides on our Instagram page – @The_Austin_Common.
One quick tip – You might want to find your sample ballot at VoteTravis.com before diving into these guides. Many of the local races are divided into districts, which means that only parts of the county can vote in them. By getting your personalized sample ballot, you’ll be able to know exactly which districts you live in.
Primary Elections 101
The basics of what primary election are and what you can expect to see on your ballot. Read this guide first.
Travis County Commissioner Precinct 2
Everything you need to know about one of the most important local races on your ballot this election - the Travis County Commissioner Precinct 2 Democratic primary. (For people who live in central/west Travis County.)
Travis County Commissioner Precinct 4
Everything you need to know about one of the most important local races on your ballot this election - the Travis County Commissioner Precinct 4 Democratic primary. (For people who live in southeast Travis County.)
Your Guide To The Texas Primaries: Travis County Edition
Get more of an in-depth look at the candidates running in the Travis County Commissioner races (Precinct 2 & 4) with this podcast episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour.
Texas House District 51
Everything you need to know about one of the most important state-level races on your ballot this election cycle - the Democratic primary for Texas House District 51.
Judicial Elections 101
Everything you need to know about all of those local (county-level) judicial races on your ballot. We've also included interviews with all of the judicial candidates running in this guide.
Your Guide To The Texas Primaries: Texas Legislature Edition
Get more of an in-depth look at the candidates running in the Texas House District 51 Democratic primary with this episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour.
If You're Voting In The Travis County Democratic Primary
A list of everything that will be on your ballot if you're voting in the Travis County Democratic primary election.
If You're Voting In The Travis County Republican Primary
A list of everything that will be on your ballot if you're voting in the Travis County Republican primary election.
The basics of what primary election are and what you can expect to see on your ballot. Read this guide first.
Everything you need to know about one of the most important local races on your ballot this election – the Travis County Commissioner Precinct 2 Democratic primary. (For people who live in central/west Travis County.)
Everything you need to know about one of the most important local races on your ballot this election – the Travis County Commissioner Precinct 2 Democratic primary. (For people who live in southeast Travis County.)
Get more of an in-depth look at the candidates running in the Travis County Commissioner races (Precinct 2 & 4) with this podcast episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour.
Everything you need to know about one of the most important state-level races on your ballot this election cycle – the Democratic primary for Texas House District 51.
Everything you need to know about all of those local (county-level) judicial races on your ballot. We’ve also included interviews with all of the judicial candidates running in this guide.
Get more of an in-depth look at the candidates running in the Texas House District 51 Democratic primary with this episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour.
A list of everything that will be on your ballot if you’re voting in the Travis County Democratic primary election.
A list of everything that will be on your ballot if you’re voting in the Travis County Republican primary election.