Incumbent Brigid Shea came out on top in the race for Travis County commissioner Precinct 2, and two candidates for the Precinct 4 spot are headed to a runoff. Unofficial results leave Shea with slightly more than 57% of the vote. Since no Republican candidates ran, Shea has effectively secured reelection for a fourth term. […]
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Travis County 2026 primary election results: Ledesma-Woody, Morales head to commissioners race runoff
Unofficial voting results show incumbent Brigid Shea has won the race for Travis County commissioner Precinct 2. George Morales and Susanna Ledesma-Woody will head to a runoff for the Precinct 4 seat. Shea, who has held the Precinct 2 position for a decade, finished with more than 57% of the vote. Civil rights attorney Amanda […]
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Austin Democrats Goodwin, Eckhardt lead in race for lieutenant governor and state comptroller
Two Austin Democrats are hoping to change Texas politics after a record-breaking turnout in the party’s primary election. Sarah Eckhardt will move forward to the November general election after securing a win during the primary election Tuesday night. State Rep. Vikki Goodwin, who has represented District 47 in Southwest Travis County for several years, was in a […]
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What to know about county offices on Texas’ March 3 primary ballot
Early voting began on Tuesday. Here’s a look at what the officials elected to several local offices oversee.
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What Austinites need to know before voting in the Texas March 3 primary elections
This detailed guide shows what will be on the ballot, mail-in voting information, voter registration requirements, important dates to know and much more.
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James Talarico reports raising nearly $7 million, continuing cash influx to U.S. Senate bid
His primary opponent U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, said in a statement every quarter last year was a record one for her as a fundraiser, but did not say how much she had hauled.