Primary elections are here! Early voting lasts from February 14th to February 25th and Election Day is on March 1st. 

Primary elections are super important because they allow you to shape the priorities, tactics, and even the diversity of the political party you align with. But unfortunately, they also usually suffer from low voter turnout and voting in them can be confusing because there are a lot of names and positions on the ballot. 

But don’t worry… because that’s why we’re here!

 Below, you’ll find guides that go over all the basics and break down some of the lesser known (but still really important) local races that you’ll see on your ballot this election cycle. 

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.