From KEYE, November 4, 2008...
Williamson County election officials say hundreds of voters may have voted in the wrong races today. Election officials are still trying to figure out how it happened.
Here's what we know so far. When nearly 600 Williamson County voters checked in Tuesday morning, new computer software assigned them the wrong ballot. So, let's say you live in Round Rock, the computer would give you a ballot meant for Georgetown voters.
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Overwhelming waits for some Wilco early voters
From News 8 Austin, October 30, 2008...
Early voters continue to break records as they head to the ballots, and the lines kept getting longer and the parking lot fuller at one polling place in Williamson County.
The Cedar Park Public Library has been the busiest polling location in Williamson County. Election volunteers have processed 130 to 140 voters per hour. Voters reported hour-long waits and they want to know why the process hasn't improved as the number of voters continues to climb.
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Early voters continue to break records as they head to the ballots, and the lines kept getting longer and the parking lot fuller at one polling place in Williamson County.
The Cedar Park Public Library has been the busiest polling location in Williamson County. Election volunteers have processed 130 to 140 voters per hour. Voters reported hour-long waits and they want to know why the process hasn't improved as the number of voters continues to climb.
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WilCo Gets Wires Crossed
From Austin Chronicle, October 30, 2008...
Three thousand Williamson County voters need to double-check where they will vote on Election Day after the county's Elections Department gave them the wrong location. After staff made a database error, WilCo residents across nine precincts were sent notification postcards with incorrect info on them: Some put them in the wrong precinct, and others had the wrong polling location.
Voters may early vote at any polling location but must vote at their assigned precinct location Nov. 4. The Elections Department is sending out corrected cards. Check www.wilcogov.org/elections for a complete list of polling locations.
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Three thousand Williamson County voters need to double-check where they will vote on Election Day after the county's Elections Department gave them the wrong location. After staff made a database error, WilCo residents across nine precincts were sent notification postcards with incorrect info on them: Some put them in the wrong precinct, and others had the wrong polling location.
Voters may early vote at any polling location but must vote at their assigned precinct location Nov. 4. The Elections Department is sending out corrected cards. Check www.wilcogov.org/elections for a complete list of polling locations.
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Lone Star Cab to offer free rides to polls for seniors
From Austin Business Journal, October 31, 2008...
The city of Austin will partner with Austin-based Lone Star Cab Co. to offer free taxicab rides on Election Day for Austin seniors, ages 60 and above, and to voters who are mobility impaired regardless of age. The rides will be to and from voting locations on Nov. 4 from 7 a.m. to 7 pm.
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The city of Austin will partner with Austin-based Lone Star Cab Co. to offer free taxicab rides on Election Day for Austin seniors, ages 60 and above, and to voters who are mobility impaired regardless of age. The rides will be to and from voting locations on Nov. 4 from 7 a.m. to 7 pm.
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Monday, September 22, 2008
Lawsuit Contends McCain/Obama Should Be Off Texas Ballot
From KEYE, September 19, 2008...
Libertarian Party presidential nominee Bob Barr is filing a lawsuit trying to get the names of John McCain and Barack Obama removed from the election ballot in Texas.
Barr says Thursday he had filed the lawsuit seeking to remove the names of the Republican and Democratic presidential nominees because he said they missed the official filing deadline to be on the November 4 general election ballot.
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Libertarian Party presidential nominee Bob Barr is filing a lawsuit trying to get the names of John McCain and Barack Obama removed from the election ballot in Texas.
Barr says Thursday he had filed the lawsuit seeking to remove the names of the Republican and Democratic presidential nominees because he said they missed the official filing deadline to be on the November 4 general election ballot.
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
October 6 is last day to register to vote
From Wilcounty Line, September 10, 2008...
The November 4 General Election is right around the corner with several important dates to remember. September 5 if the first day you can apply to receive a Ballot by Mail and October 28 is the date all requests must be received.
October 6 is the last day to register to vote. Forms [for Williamson County residents] must be received in the Elections Office, 301 S.E. Inner Loop, Suite 104, Georgetown, Texas 78626, by 5 p.m. on October 6 or postmarked no later than October 6, 2008. Early voting will be October 20 to 31.
For more information, visit the Elections website.
The November 4 General Election is right around the corner with several important dates to remember. September 5 if the first day you can apply to receive a Ballot by Mail and October 28 is the date all requests must be received.
October 6 is the last day to register to vote. Forms [for Williamson County residents] must be received in the Elections Office, 301 S.E. Inner Loop, Suite 104, Georgetown, Texas 78626, by 5 p.m. on October 6 or postmarked no later than October 6, 2008. Early voting will be October 20 to 31.
For more information, visit the Elections website.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Uncounted votes remain in Liberty Hill
From statesman.com, May 14, 2008...
The race for Liberty Hill mayor and Place 1 alderman could hang on four ballots that haven't been counted.
When all the votes were counted Saturday, Mayor Connie Fuller had one more vote than political newcomer Carl Cook, and incumbent Alderman Jack Harkrider had two more than challenger Monty Bill Price.
But two provisional ballots and two overseas ballots have not been counted.
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The race for Liberty Hill mayor and Place 1 alderman could hang on four ballots that haven't been counted.
When all the votes were counted Saturday, Mayor Connie Fuller had one more vote than political newcomer Carl Cook, and incumbent Alderman Jack Harkrider had two more than challenger Monty Bill Price.
But two provisional ballots and two overseas ballots have not been counted.
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Thursday, April 17, 2008
Teacher, Accountant Competing for District 6 on Georgetown City Council
From statesman.com April 17, 2008...
An accountant and a high school teacher are competing in the May 10 election for the District 6 position on the Georgetown City Council.
Both say their training makes them the best candidate to help guide a city projected to grow from 47,000 residents now to more than 84,000 by 2015.
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An accountant and a high school teacher are competing in the May 10 election for the District 6 position on the Georgetown City Council.
Both say their training makes them the best candidate to help guide a city projected to grow from 47,000 residents now to more than 84,000 by 2015.
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Friday, April 11, 2008
Two Retirees Square Off in Georgetown Mayoral Race
From statesman.com April 10, 2008...
Two retirees with extensive backgrounds in supervisory positions and community service are running for mayor of Georgetown in the May 10 elections.
Both George Garver and Doug Smith see managing growth as a major priority for the city. They both favor building new roads and streets and support attracting more business to the downtown square.
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Two retirees with extensive backgrounds in supervisory positions and community service are running for mayor of Georgetown in the May 10 elections.
Both George Garver and Doug Smith see managing growth as a major priority for the city. They both favor building new roads and streets and support attracting more business to the downtown square.
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Nearly 60 Applicants Line Up For Five Seats On PEC board
From stetsman.com April 10, 2008...
An unprecedented number of applicants — 59 at last count — are vying for five seats on the Pedernales Electric Cooperative board in the annual June election. More applicants might emerge in mail postmarked by last Monday's filing deadline.
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An unprecedented number of applicants — 59 at last count — are vying for five seats on the Pedernales Electric Cooperative board in the annual June election. More applicants might emerge in mail postmarked by last Monday's filing deadline.
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Texas Primary Could Be A Big Deal After All
From KXAN.com February 4, 2008...
The Texas presidential primary could turn out to be pivotal after all. The primary had been written off as inconsequential.
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The Texas presidential primary could turn out to be pivotal after all. The primary had been written off as inconsequential.
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Obama, Clinton To Debate In Texas
From KXAN.com February 7, 2008...
Houston -- Barack Obama agreed Thursday to debate Hillary Rodham Clinton in Texas before the state's March 4 primary.
The primary has become newly key with both presidential candidates trying to pull ahead in the race for the Democratic nomination.
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Houston -- Barack Obama agreed Thursday to debate Hillary Rodham Clinton in Texas before the state's March 4 primary.
The primary has become newly key with both presidential candidates trying to pull ahead in the race for the Democratic nomination.
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Texas' Arcane Delegate System Suddenly Comes Into Play
From Rockford Register Star February 13, 2008...
Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton is looking to Latino voters in Texas to help her wrest the nomination from Barack Obama, but Texas' complicated delegate apportioning system doesn't necessarily favor Hispanic regions of the state.
Of the state's 228 Democratic presidential delegates, 126 will be awarded based on voting in the March 4 primary. But most of the remaining 102 are allocated in a caucus system leading up to the state convention in June, making Texas the only state with a twin primary-caucus system.
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Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton is looking to Latino voters in Texas to help her wrest the nomination from Barack Obama, but Texas' complicated delegate apportioning system doesn't necessarily favor Hispanic regions of the state.
Of the state's 228 Democratic presidential delegates, 126 will be awarded based on voting in the March 4 primary. But most of the remaining 102 are allocated in a caucus system leading up to the state convention in June, making Texas the only state with a twin primary-caucus system.
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Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Primary Changes TAKS Schedule
From the statesman.com January 23, 2008...
Testing dates for the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills, originally scheduled for March 4 to 6, have been moved back a day to allow schools across the state to serve as polling places for the March 4 primaries and maintain test security. The exit-level social studies exam, originally scheduled for March 7, will be given March 3.
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Testing dates for the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills, originally scheduled for March 4 to 6, have been moved back a day to allow schools across the state to serve as polling places for the March 4 primaries and maintain test security. The exit-level social studies exam, originally scheduled for March 7, will be given March 3.
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More for Voters Than Primaries This Spring
From the statesman.com January 24, 2008...
Although most election discourse focuses on the primaries right now, it's almost time to bring the May city elections into the discussion.
In Williamson County, several city council elections and at least three mayoral races will be held in May — including two races in the county's biggest cities, where the current mayors say they won't seek another term.
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Although most election discourse focuses on the primaries right now, it's almost time to bring the May city elections into the discussion.
In Williamson County, several city council elections and at least three mayoral races will be held in May — including two races in the county's biggest cities, where the current mayors say they won't seek another term.
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