Comprehensive Guide to Texas Elections 2024: Key Dates, Candidates, and Results
Texas Elections 2024: Detailed Overview
Key Dates and Deadlines
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Early Voting: Early voting began on Monday, October 21, 2024, and ended on Friday, November 1, 2024.
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Election Day: The main election day was Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
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Runoff Election: If necessary, a runoff election is scheduled for December 14, 2024.
Candidates
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U.S. Senate: Ted Cruz (R) has declared victory over Democrat Colin Allred.
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Presidential Race: Texas is expected to vote Republican, continuing its streak since 1976.
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Local Government: - Austin Mayor: Carmen D. Llanes Pulido, Jeffery L. Bowen, Doug Greco, Kirk Watson, and Kathie Tovo.
- Austin City Council: Various candidates for Districts 2, 4, 6, 7, and 10.
- Travis County District Attorney: José Garza (D) and Daniel W Betts (R).
- County Commissioner: Jeffrey Travillion (D) and Ann Howard (D).
- County Sheriff: Sally Hernandez (D).
- County Attorney: Delia Garza (D).
- County Tax Assessor-Collector: Celia Israel (D).
Election Results
- Unofficial Results: Early voting results started coming in around 7 p.m. on Election Day, with more results trickling in throughout the evening. These results are considered unofficial until they are canvassed by local officials.
- Statewide and Federal Offices: Detailed results for the President, U.S. Senate, and other statewide races are available through various news outlets and election coverage platforms.
Uncontested Races
- Travis County Sheriff: Sally Hernandez (D).
- County Attorney: Delia Garza (D).
- Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 1: Jeffrey Travillion (D).
- Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 3: Ann Howard (D).
- County Tax Assessor-Collector: Celia Israel (D).
- Various Judicial Positions: Multiple judges and justices of the peace.
Additional Information
- Write-In Candidates: Candidates can file as write-in candidates by submitting a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy with the Secretary of State or their county.
- Candidate Filing: Candidates seeking the nomination of the Democratic or Republican Party must file a candidate application and a filing fee or petition.