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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Election 2024

Government junior Guiliana Sodaro helps put a wristband on a UT student at Voterpalooza on Oct. 25, 2024.

Voterpalooza celebrates start of early voting, informs students how to vote

Laura Rivera, Senior News Reporter October 27, 2024

Students received election information and advice on Oct. 25 at the Turtle Pond during Voterpalooza, an event that celebrated the start of early voting earlier that week. Nonpartisan student organization...

Drawn for Rep. Colin Allred and Sen. Ted Cruz are nearing the end of their campaigns, this illustration was published on Oct. 24, 2024.

Texas Senate race: A look at the candidates

Matthew Gomez, Senior News Reporter October 24, 2024

Rep. Colin Allred and Sen. Ted Cruz are both nearing the end of their campaigns for a Texas seat in the U.S. Senate as early voting began in Texas on Oct. 21. The Daily Texan reached out to both campaigns...

Students wait in line to early vote at the Texas Union on Oct. 22, 2024.

Travis County early voting kicks off

Matthew Gomez, Senior News Reporter October 24, 2024

Early voting reached record-breaking numbers in its first days in Travis County.  Over 145,000 people have voted in Travis County since early voting began on Oct. 21, according to the Travis County...

From top left to bottom left, Elle Grinnell, Kelsey Green, Trenton Mosby and Kaitlyn Koba, leaders of Black student organizations.

Black student organizations register voters, promote civic engagement ahead of election

Naina Srivastava, Senior News Reporter October 22, 2024

When incoming freshmen attended the Black Student Alliance’s annual Black Welcome Week in August, they left as registered voters. Over the following months, the BSA continued to register students...

The Texan’s guide to voting: What students need to know

The Texan’s guide to voting: What students need to know

Riley Walsh, General News Reporter October 21, 2024

Early voting for the 2024 Travis County elections began Monday and will continue until Nov. 1.  Students can vote on campus at the Texas Union, the LBJ School of Public Affairs or at the Travis...

The Texan’s guide to voting: What local positions are on Austin’s ballot and who is on Texas’ ballot

The Texan’s guide to voting: What local positions are on Austin’s ballot and who is on Texas’ ballot

Riley Walsh and Matthew Gomez October 21, 2024

In addition to the Presidential and Texas Senate races, Travis County and Austin residents will vote on a wide range of positions this election season. The Daily Texan compiled candidate information for...

As Texas starts early voting, some UT students are choosing to cast an absentee ballot by mail. This was originally published on Oct. 21, 2024.

UT students navigate absentee voting process, weighing in on local issues

Catharine Li, General News Reporter October 21, 2024

As Texas starts early voting on Monday, some UT students are choosing to cast an absentee ballot by mail. Many want to weigh in on local issues ranging from state legislative races to local propositions.  Adithi...

This was published in the Texan’s recap of the presidential and vice presidential debate, mayoral forum and senate debate on Oct. 21, 2024.

The Texan’s recap of the presidential and vice presidential debate, mayoral forum and senate debate

Erika Pernis, Senior News Reporter October 21, 2024

Presidential Debate Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke about their stances on the economy and immigration during the Sept. 10 presidential debate. ABC News anchors...

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